Julius Caesar

When a person is betrayed by someone he or she loves, something profound happens in the heart of the betrayed person. It is not simply that someone has “let you down,” or “double-crossed you. ” Rather, the betrayer has done an action or taken special information and used it to harm you. The betrayer has […]

During Julius Caesar, in one of the most famous scenes Shakespeare wrote, Antony influences the audience, soon turning the mourning crowd into a rioting mob. Antony persuades the Romans in his speech through Ethos, Logos, & Pathos. Antony’s speech undermines the conspirators even while it appears deferential to them. Antony uses Ethos to catch the […]

Cassius and Brutus, two partners in crime, literally. They were successful in killing Julius Caesar, however, were they justified? In the eyes of many, they were not, yet, their reasoning was substantial. The reason Cassius and Brutus were justified in the killing of Julius Caesar is the fact that they did to benefit the Roman […]

1. What hope of Octavius and Antony is answered? What does this say about Brutus? B and C have come to Philippi and their hopes have been answered. Also, they are coming down the valley — not taking the high ground. It implies B made a poor choice leaving Sardis. 2. What does Cassius mean by the following statement?”Flatterers! Now, Brutus, thank yourself;/This tongue had […]