Marcus Junius Brutus was the son of Marcus Junius Brutus the Elder and Servilia Caepionis. His father was killed by Pompey the Great in dubious circumstances after he had taken part in the rebellion of Lepidus; his mother was the half-sister of Cato the Younger‚ and later became Julius Caesar’s mistress.[2] Some sources refer to the possibility of Caesar being his real father‚[3] but this is unlikely since Caesar was 15 at the time of Brutus’ birth. Brutus’ uncle‚ Quintus Servilius Caepio‚ adopted
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Pompey * Julia * Cornelia * Marcus Brutus * Antony * Cassius * Octavius * Casca * Calpurnia * Portia * Flavius * Cicero * Lepidus * Murellus
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Act 1 Scene 1 Two Roman tribunes‚ Flavius and Murellus‚ see the common people parading in the streets instead of working in their shops. They demand to know why the men are not working. A cobbler informs them that the people are celebrating Caesar’s victory. Murellus is infuriated by this information‚ and calls the workers‚ "you blocks‚ you stones" (1.1.34). He then tells them that Caesar has not defeated an enemy‚ but rather that Ceasar has killed the sons of Pompey the Great. Pompey previously
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In some of his writings‚ Cicero wrote: ‘I hate the Queen’ and this bold statement from such an influential figure in Roman society could both persuade others to dislike Cleopatra but also suggest that other powerful figures did not like Cleopatra’s position in Rome at this time
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His overconfidence is shown many times. Brutus shows his over confidence when talks about Cicero. On the day Ides of March‚ Brutus was discussing with other conspirator about if Cicero should go with them. Although other conspirator want Cicero to join them‚ Brutus don’t agree with that‚ he said‚ “O‚ name him not. Let us not break with him‚/For he will never follow anything”(II.i.156-157). Later‚ when Cassius is talking
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<center><b>Contrasting Characters</b></center> <br> <br>In Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus and Cassius are contrasting characters. They differ in the way they perceive Antony as a threat to the assassination plot‚ their dominance in personality‚ and their moral fiber. In Julius Caesar‚ Brutus is the more naïve‚ dominant and noble character‚ while Cassius is the more perceptive‚ submissive‚ and manipulative person. <br> <br>Brutus and Cassius are very different in the way they perceive
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Julius Caesar Act I Words‚ Words‚ Words* Questions and answers have been provided for you. Your job is to cite the lines from the play that corroborate the answers to the questions. Be sure to use the exact language in the line format presented. Line numbers are not necessary. READING CHECK 1. What actions do the tribunes Flavius and Marullus take to restrain popular support of Caesar? They drive the commoners from the streets to keep them from celebrating Caesar’s triumph‚ and they remove decorations
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Julius Caesar Exam Revie Act 1 Scene 1 Loyalty ! What To Know:! • A tribune is an appointed officer in Rome to protect the rights of communists. They were more on Pompey’s side.! • Flavius and Marullus are both tribunes. ! • A cobbler is a person who fixes shoes for a living ! Summary:! - The citizens have taken a day off to celebrate Caesar’s success & welcome Caesar to Rome - 2 tribunes‚ Flavius and Marullus‚ are angry because the citizens are celebrating (they see it
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Evil – the duality of man I do not believe that the term “evil” is a word that can be used as a characteristic. I believe that “evil” is merely the label that society places upon those who are different in a specific way. It is only in our evolved “moral” society‚ that people are placed in groups depending on their so called traits‚ e.g. evil/good. In my opinion‚ everyone is a blank sheet. It is not their speeches‚ it is not their actions and it is not their personalities that colours them. It is
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George Urakhchin English per. 2 5/7/2006 Full Sentence Outline: Julius Caesar I. Introduction A. The background of the assassination of Julius Caesar is given here. 1. According to Shakespeare‚ Julius Caesar was assassinated by the crime of Tyrannicide. a. Tyrannicide is the act of becoming a tyrant. b. At that time‚ Rome was a democracy ran by the Senate. c. The assassinators‚ according to Shakespeare‚ did their crime to preserve the nation’s democratic rule. B. The quick outline of
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