Julius Caesar is one of the most important figures in history. From his early life to his death he has always had a interesting life. He known for his accomplishments in his military career and his political achievements. From his victory in Gaul to his ability to make allies with Egypt. He was able to do all this with a poor family and little power. His speeches were known to be very inspiring and convincing. He also had the love of the people due to his speeches and that gained him a large fellowing
The character of Brutus in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is by far the most complex. As a prominent hero, his death at the end is truly a tragedy. However, were it not for his fatal flaw, the overall outcome of the play may have ended more favorably for Brutus, Cassius, Caesar, and the other citizens of Rome. Throughout the work, Brutus’ flaw is evident and drives the plot in a direction that determines the story’s ending. Were Brutus marked by different moral values or a less respectable position
last words of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, directed at one of his many assassins, previously a trusted friend, the line conveys utter heartbreak and betrayal. However these were not originally Shakespeare’s words, rather his adaptation. Suetonius recorded Julius Caesar’s shocking last words as, “What! Art thou, too, one of them? Thou, my son!” Possibly Caesar’s testament is even more poignant, elucidating a painfully intimate connection. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar has been repeatedly performed
In the beginning of the play Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, Antony is a secondary character and is not relevant. After Caesar’s death his true personality is revealed and it shows in his actions and speeches. Mark Antony is Caesar’s right hand man. The conspirators decide to spare his life because he persuades them into believing that he is on their side. He portrays what is means to have be confident in the choices of others and maintain his devotion when the majority opinion swayed. Throughout
Julius Caesar was one of the most impactful men in Roman History who would rise to fame through an obsession to be the supreme leader of Rome and have a lasting legacy. Gaining this Godlike legacy was no easy task especially for a boy who was born in a time of turmoil in 100 B.C. Caesar was birthed into an aristocratic family with his father as a member of the senate. It would seem through his father he would have an easy rise to power, but his wealth was ripped away and he became a common citizen
Caesar was not a man that was easy to win over, so Cleopatra had to use her knowledge and charisma to succeed. Cleopatra concluded that a man as powerful as Caesar could return her to the throne of Egypt so she formulated a plan to seduce Caesar and was successful. Once Caesar was victorious in the Alexandrian War, he restored Cleopatra to her position as queen of Egypt. What Cleopatra
started Pax Romana, he had many great reforms and he was a great leader who led by example. All these reasons make him a significant part of our history and someone who deserves a memorial. Augustus had many accomplishments which changed the future of Rome and one of his biggest accomplishments has been Pax Romana. Pax Romana has been a key point in our history so far. In this time Augustus had managed to rebuild 82 temples using our money and even his own. This has helped our people closer to the
Young, vibrant, and determined, Augustus Caesar accumulated immense power and adulation by restoring Rome to its former glory. Augustus, formerly known as Octavian, was the adopted son of Julius Caesar, who later became the First Emperor of Rome. He originally shared rule with Mark Antony, however, their collaboration proved ineffective. Augustus’ pursuit for power and authority resulted after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium and becoming the First Emperor of Rome (Cohen). Res Gestae Divi
the span to the point that they were pivotal in politics (Bingham). Without the support of the Praetorian Guard, a newly elected emperor would never last in their reign and with the support of the praetorian guard, an Emperor like Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, would surely thrive. With the praetorian guards support, he was able to work with the Senate and became one of the emperors who advocated for expanding the Roman territories, and eventually acquired Britain in A.D 43, along with
Julius Caesar and Malcolm X were influential men in their own rights. While they lived millennia apart and in extremely dissimilar societies, their lives have several parallels. Pundits and scholars of history concur that both defined and influenced the respective histories of their time and were loved or loathed in equal measure by those that their lives touched. Malcolm X was an African American Muslim minister and human rights, activist. To his admirers he was a courageous advocate for the rights