In fact, aspirations for power and glory leads him to neglect and dismiss his fears and threats. ... So let it be with Caesar" to reflects his view of Caesar as noble and good. ... Caesar has brought prosperity to Rome. Note however, that Antony's perception of Caesar is based heavily on his position as Caesar's friend. ... Cassius' fear of Caesar is suggested in the figurative language "and bear the palm alone" as this suggests Caesar's level of power. ...

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In "Julius Caesar," words as a tool of verbal and emotional powerplay are a persuasive force, capable of altering the actions of individuals. ... Cassius refers to the time when Caesar suffered from an epileptic fit, with the implication that power and physical strength are synonymous and this Caesar did not deserve to be treated like a God. ... By pointing out Caesar's weaknesses and emphasising the fact that Caesar is no better than Brutus "What should be in that name, Caesar? ... The manipulative power of words is also illustrated after Caesar's death when Mark Antony realises tha...

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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, written be William Shakespeare, has a character named Brutus who has a tragic flaw that is honor. ... Cassius is happy that Brutus listened to him and wants to kill Caesar. ... Brutus announces, "And for Marc Antony, think not of him;/For her can do no more then Caesar's arm/ When Caesar's head is off"(2.1181-183). Brutus is talking to the conspirators about the fact that they do not need to kill Antony because he will not harm then when Caesar is dead. ... Antony is speaking over Caesar's body because Brutus allows him to speak to the Romans...

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(3.1.77) The haunting words of Julius Caesar on his last breathe, when he saw Brutus among his murderers. But why was Caesar slain? ... Meanwhile, Marc Antony, also a general and loyal friend to Caesar, offers Caesar a coronet. ... Cassius" just cannot accept the fact that a power greater than him could rule. ... Neither Cassius nor anyone of the conspirators ever had any concrete facts or evidence that would foreshadow Caesar's behavior as a King. ...

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An example of this is shown in the well known Shakespearean play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, wherein Marcus Brutus is identified as a tragic hero. ... The most obvious of these is when he takes part in the assassination of Caesar. ... When Cassius dishonestly raises money from Caesar's death, Brutus becomes furious, only to demand for a portion of it in the end. ... Brutus is a tragic murderer for killing Caesar and the rest of the victims. ... When you put these two facts together, even though it may not sound right, Brutus becomes a tragic hero....

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There are many reasons for both Brutus and Cassius to lead the assassination plot and to lead in the Civil War that follows Julius Caesar's assassination. ... Caesar's love for Brutus is clearly shown through his murder. ... The biggest mistake that Brutus makes is that Caesar has to die. ... He resents the fact that Caesar shows him no favour and is clearly envious of Caesar's growing power and popularity. ... After the death of Caesar, Cassius becomes a more sympathetic character. ...

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