...discover how Octavian’s bold actions affected the population of Roman civilization. Octavius won power over the people by fighting in many wars and gaining in rank, especially in the Battle of Actium, which with victory solidified his role as a leader. He had only to gain the affection and trust of the people, so he maintained Roman traditions and befriended the Senate. Because of this tact, Octavian gained more influence over the government and people. Octavian strongly advocated for expansionism and, with the support of the senate and his army, conquered most of the countries around the mediterranean sea. Not only was Octavian a warrior, but an excellent diplomat as well. Though, as a result of his great influence over the people, Octavian was renamed as Augustus Caesar and became the first emperor in Rome. Octavian had developed a new means of government that satisfied himself and the people of Rome, and with this new empire, Octavian paved the way for later rulers to build up the might of Rome. Early Life: Gaius Octavius, who would later be known as Caesar Augustus, came...
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...Roman Life 44BC by Mack Pierce Volume 8 Issue 10 War is over Yesterday Antony and Octavius armies defeated Cassius and Brutus armies on the island of Sardinia, in the town of Philippi. It appears that Cassis and Brutus are both died. It seems that both of them commit suicide, both funerals are schedule for in five days. There has been little outcry from the people of Rome about their death. This possible because of Octavius gracious act to offer any one from Brutus and Cassis armies to join his army. Sardinia is where the battle was. Sardinia is where the battle was. Will Rome ever return to gory? Rome has been in distress sense Caesars death the economy has been in a decline people are in chaos fight each other hopefully with the war over peace will be restored. Victim’s body has been identified Roman food to try Roman food to try Two weeks ago a man later identified as Cinna the poet was attack and brutally murder. The body was burned so bad it took weeks to identified. An anonym’s tip has help to arrest mob of people that attack Cinna. There was 40 arrest all yesterday all current in jail await sentencing. All 40 may face up to 65 years in imprisonment. The family of Cinna the poet is happy to hear “the monster that killed their baby is now locked up.” Said the poet mother today at 3 pm. Crossword Time Across 1. Wins war over Brutus 3. Best student 4. Wrote Julius Caesar ...
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...the group of five men who undertook the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio narrator · None climax · Cassius’s death (V.iii), upon ordering his servant, Pindarus, to stab him, marks the point at which it becomes clear that the murdered Caesar has been avenged, and that Cassius, Brutus, and the other conspirators have lost in their attempt to keep Rome a republic rather than an empire. Ironically, the conspirators’ defeat is not yet as certain as Cassius believes, but his death helps bring about defeat for his side. protagonists · Brutus and Cassius antagonists · Antony and Octavius setting (time) · 44 b.c. setting (place) · Ancient Rome, toward the end of the Roman republic point of view · The play sustains no single point of view; however, the audience acquires the most insight into Brutus’s mind over the course of the action falling action · Titinius’ realization that Cassius has died wrongly assuming defeat; Titinius’ suicide; Brutus’s discovery of the two corpses; the final struggle between Brutus’s men and the troops of Antony and Octavius; Brutus’s self-impalement on his sword upon recognizing that his side is doomed; the discovery of Brutus’s body by Antony and Octavius tense · Present foreshadowing · The play is full of omens, including lightning and thunder, the walking dead, and lions stalking through the city (I.iii). Additionally, the Soothsayer warns Caesar to beware the Ides of March (I.ii);...
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...Katie Shepard Mrs. Faulkenberry LA II 10.25.16 If There Wasn’t A Julius Caesar I believe if Brutus wasn’t in the story, it wouldn’t be called Julius Caesar, it would be called something like Mark Antony. Julius Caesar is one of the main characters, if he wasn’t in the story and basically the ruler, it would probably be Brutus or maybe even Antony. Julius Caesar plays one of the most important roles, in this play. But to me, the play is better off without him. I think Antony would be a better leader, he would have more control in everyone, but he also would help everyone out, and have more respect towards others. Caesar was stabbed by multiple conspirators, but Cassius was the first to stab, and Brutus was the very last to stab. Caesar seems to abuse everything he has, he abused all his powers away, he no longer has them. This is why people don’t want to get along with him, he accuses them of everything and he also doesn’t care about their actions or any part of...
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...popularity with the commoners, who have abandoned their work to celebrate Caesar's triumphant return. Caesar seems headed toward absolute power, which is a big no-no in the Roman Republic. Meanwhile, the festival of the Lupercal (a big party where people run around in goatskin g-strings in the middle of February) is in full swing. Caesar is chilling at the festival with his entourage when a soothsayer runs up and says "beware the Ides of March" (meaning, "hey, watch your back on March 15"). Caesar looks at the soothsayer and is all "whatever man." While Caesar parties with his fans, Brutus and Cassius huddle together and talk trash about him. Cassius is all bent out of shape because he thinks Caesar is running around acting like a king. Without coming right out and saying so directly, Cassius (who has been plotting against Caesar with a group of conspirators) suggests that maybe Brutus should lead Rome. Brutus says he gets what Cassius is saying, but he is also good friends with Caesar, so he needs a little time to think about things before he makes any...
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...Julius Caesar Scrapbook Brutus By Carleigh Gifford For Mr. Young English Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 Act 1 Dear Diary, Caesar has returned from his victorious battle against Pompei. All of the commoners of Rome welcome Caesar back with great joy because they love him. On the other hand, I heard that the tribunes were very unhappy that Caesar was back and that they were destroying all of the decorations that were made to honour him. When Caesar entered with all of his friends, he was warned by the soothsayer to beware of the ides of March. After hearing the crowd go wild, Casca informed Cassius and I that Caesar was offered the crown three times and refused it all three times. This confused me a little bit because I know how much Caesar wanted to be emperor of Rome. I want to put some thought into my decision to make sure I do the right thing. This evening, the weather was very strange and violent. Everyone thought that it was a bad sign, but Cassius truly believed that it was to scare off Caesar and that no one else should take it as seriously. I can’t sleep, because I can’t get what Cassius had said to me, off my mind. Is killing Caesar really for the good of Rome? Brutus Act 2 Dear Diary, Today I have decided to agree with Cassius that killing Caesar would be the right thing to do. I’m only agreeing to this because I truly believe that murdering Caesar would be for the good of Rome. If the conspirators and I don’t kill him...
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...spirit? Brutus was evil for killing Caesar because he believed Cassius, who said Caesar corrupted the republic, even though Caesar was “supposedly” his friend. Brutus even had a guilty conscience of killing Caesar. 2. Do a search for information on the “Battle of Philippi.” • The Battle of Philippi started after the assassination of Caesar. • The Battle of Philippi took place in the year of 42 BC. • Cassius built a transverse dam to stop Antony from breaking Cassius’s and Brutus’s armies apart. • Cassius killed himself because he lost the battle. • Brutus defeated Octavius’s army. • There were two different battles at the Battle of Philippi. • The entire Battle of Philippi lasted...
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...in Rome. Caesar was made Dictator and Consol after he chased Pompey and his forces out of Rome in an attempt to obtain ultimate power. Caesar’s ultimate goal was to become Rome’s first king and he remained focus on this goal until his death in 44BC. His death was as a result of fate and his refusal to acknowledge the many signs and omens that foreshadowed his fall. Brutus a very good friend of Caesar also took part in his assassination. Brutus feared that Caesar would become a tyrant and harm the people of Rome. In an attempt to ‘save’ the people Brutus helped Cassius to take Caesar’s life. After Caesar’s death he is avenged by his loyal servant Antony who skillfully manipulates his way into the band of conspirators. Later, after winning the love of the people Antony pursues and conquers Brutus’ and Cassius’ forces. Refusing to be taken back to Rome in shame Brutus and Cassius kill themselves in a similar yet ‘completely’ different way. The play is not just a tragedy because of the death of numerous characters but also because of Brutus’ reasons for becoming apart of the conspiracy. It is the fact that Brutus falls because of his love for his country and its people that also make the play Julius...
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...Julius Caesar was born on the thirteenth day of the month Quintilis in the year of 100 BC. His full name was Gaius Julius Caesar, the same as his father's. Gaius was his given name and Julius was his surname. He was a strong political and military leader who changed the history of the Roman world. Until he was assassinated he was said to be the most famous leader in history. When he was young, Caesar lived through one of the worst decades in the history of Rome. The city was assaulted and captured by Roman armies twice. First, in eighty-seven BC by the leaders of the populares. Cinna was killed the year that Caesar married Cornelia.Marius' enemy Sulla, leader of the optimates, carried out the attack. On each occasion the massacre of political opponents was followed by the confiscation of their property.. record that Caesar had recently returned from a long military campaign that sent him to the far reaches of the Roman Empire. the conspirators convinced the Senate to offer Caesar the crown. The conspirators then placed a crown on a statue of Caesar that was quickly torn down by Caesar’s friends. “Then, a few days later, as he was riding through the streets of Rome, a crowd of people who had been led on by the Aristocrats hailed him as KingThe final offer of the crown occurred before a large crowd of Romans, when a crown was placed on Caesar’s head he took it off and said Mark Antony was the one who offered the crown to Caesar. He did not do it to harm Caesar but out of respect...
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...ENG-2D0 14 November 2012 Julius Caesar Essay “A leader is someone who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way.” Cassius is a better judge of character, Brutus makes mistakes, and Cassius is a better general. These reasons help explain why Cassius is a better leader than Brutus. First of all, Cassius is a better judge of character. When Brutus gives Mark Antony permission to speak at Julius Caesar’s funeral, Cassius says, Brutus, a word with you You know not what you do; do not Consent That Antony speak in his funeral. Know you how much the people may be moved By that which he will utter? (III, i, 232-234) This quote suggests that Cassius does not trust Antony. He knows that Antony is going to manipulate the mob against the conspirators. Overall, he judges Antony’s character well. On the other hand, Brutus makes mistakes. One of the most crucial mistakes he makes is when he lets Antony speak at the funeral, even though Cassius warns him not to. When Cassius tells Brutus not to let Antony speak at the funeral, Brutus replies, What Antony shall speak, I will protest He speaks by leave and by permission, And that we are contented Caesar shall Have all true rites and lawful ceremonies. It shall advantage us more than do us wrong. (III, i, 238-242) The quote suggests that Brutus lets Antony speak at the funeral, thinking that it will do the conspirators well. However, letting Antony speak, was his worst mistake by far. This was the turning...
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...AUGUSTUS CAESAR (27BC-14AD) Augustus Caesar of Rome was born with the given name Gaius Octavius. He took the name Gaius Julius Caesar after the death of his great uncle and adoptive father Julius Caesar. Caesar made Octavia the heir and willed his properties to him. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/IA2JWkCTthXSjr1Ak5E8Qts3npV2n4moOnu54fhpyHvvYChyYaKxcbkecGT0ZEXPWTl9mNIVv9PBzVkXljJruWII6ArN_Tp6xNMKu51rzXYlYrluveffi70i5Jxk03NobFo1qy0 Marcus Antonius also called Mark Anthony was Julius Caesar’s top lieutenant. Mark Anthony, Caesar Octavian, and another Roman General, Marcus Lepidus, formed the second Triumvirate. Mark Anthony took Caesar’s possession of his papers and assets and expected that he himself would be the principal heir. He refused to hand over Caesar’s funds, forcing Octavian to pay the late dictators bequest to the Roman populace. In 40 B.C, Anthony married Octavia, Octavian’s sister, and later left her for Queen Cleopatra in Egypt. When Anthony gave Roman provinces to his children by Cleopatra, Octavian declared war on Anthony. This is because, his children with Cleopatra were non-Roman citizens. The Roman Navy under Agrippa defeated the combined fleets of Antony and Cleopatra, and within a year, both had committed suicide. This battled was called the battle of Actium. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gAkpU4UmLut4Di5t-pI0QwJyfQPqzr2ZzPQ4kUJXG_mtgP8oQAUyLK1J9aXgDE_Oug21-ZroDJxuKa5eazldunLqpTtClGUEhG-A_DHhnSTWTlkdKLmkKiOoQfnyaWQvahRi77whttps://lh5.googleusercontent...
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...Mark Antony was Caesar’s friend in both the play and in history. During Caesar’s first year long dictatorship in real life, Antony was second in command, so they were pretty close. Just like in the play, Antony was very good with his words and the way he spoke. Historically speaking, after Caesar was killed, Octavian (Octavius in the play), was at first his rival. They fought each other before they became the second triumvirate with Lepidus. They all split up the land between each other in real-life, Octavian had the west, Antony had the east, and Lepidus had Africa. Antony then defeated his friends assassins in Philippi, just like in the play. Mark Antony was very loyal to Caesar. I think that the moral of him is that it is good to be loyal...
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...Cassius and Brutus. Both characters committed suicide in these scenes, but the way they each did it exposed their morals. Without the use of dramatic effect, the play would not have been as effective in developing its major concepts. Julius Caesar consistently provoked the question of whether fate or free will controls our lives. Ultimately the plot determined that fate and free will do not work individually, but in conjunction. In Act 5 Scene 3 after Cassius sends Titinius off to discover whose tents have been set on fire and Pindarus to watch uphill he declares,” This day I breathed first. Time is come round, / And where I did begin, there shall I end. / My life is run his compass.” (5.3.24-26). Cassius expresses that he will die on his birthday because his life has made a complete circle. Here the reader may infer that Cassius is just listening to his inner wisdom that he will die today. However, Cassius took it upon himself to ask Pindarus to stab him with his sword after being misinformed that Titinius has been captured by their opposing force. His actions are a complete contradiction because initially Cassius believed he was going to die because of his fate, but then committed suicide which is an act of free will. Cassius’ decision shows that he is a coward because he was too afraid to be killed the opposing army. In Act 5 Scene 5 Brutus asked his old friend Volumnius to assist him in his suicide by holding his sword so he can run directly into it. Brutus reveals...
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...In Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the tragic hero is Brutus. Although the play is named after Caesar, Marcus Junius Brutus the Younger is the main character. The literary work focuses on the emotions, actions, and decisions made by Marcus Junius Brutus the Younger. Brutus is the best friend of Titular character, Julius Caesar. Gaius Julius Caesar is a member of the first Triumvirate of Rome, a form of government that is run by three people. Traditionally, a tragic hero is a character in a literary work who is usually of noble birth or who has notable ancestry. The character that is the tragic hero also has another distinguishing characteristic. The tragic hero has to have...
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...Shakespeare described him as a “General, Statesman, Dictator – the most famous Roman of them all” (“Julius Caesar”). Julius Caesar’s political statute, his military leadership, and his tragic assassination all reflected his desire to make a change in his country and his perseverance to achieve his goal. One area of Julius Caesar’s life where he persevered to make a change in Rome was his political statute. Julius Caesar was born in one hundred B.C. (“Portrait”). He was born into a patrician family (Crew). His father was a great politician and taught Julius as much as he could. Julius Caesar’s first job was a speaker in the Roman courts. He was very successful and eventually was elected to the office of praetor, or commanding officer of the army, which was the second ranked political office of his time (Crew). He was so popular among his peers that he was elected in his first election, which was a rarity in those days (Crew). Caesar changed history because of his many political talents. His perseverance and versatile talents made him liked and heard by people in power (“Portrait”). He was known for being a great persuasive speaker. He was a published writer who used this ability to brag about his accomplishments (“Portrait”). As a...
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