He wrote his play mostly based upon some historical facts, which helps forming the genre of the play. ... Antony is now much older than he was in the period of Julius Caesar and although he was a good politician and an experienced commander, his qualifications seem to vanish now. ... Despite the fact that he seems to have power in every area in life, he demonstrates a great weakness in his love affair with Cleopatra that he gradually has prepared his own end. ... After Antony's death, Caesar takes Cleopatra prisoner for the benefits for his political career however, since she learns abou...

• Word Count: 1424
• Approx Pages: 6

After many comedies, Shakespeare wrote the Roman tragedy Julius Caesar. Although many stories had been done about Caesar, and the story was a legend in England, Shakespeare's version surprised many people by its originality (Timeline). The play centers on Marcus Brutus, Caesar's friend, who eventually kills Caesar. ... In fact, one of the first things he did as the new ruler of England was make a list of the best actors in England and form an acting company. ...

• Word Count: 1655
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Niccolo Machiavelli was most likely one of the most dispised and feared men during the seventeenth century. He influenced European and Elizabethian thought. Many writers of the day mentioned machiavellian ideas including those influenced by Machiavelli's The Prince, his masterful book explaining how...

• Word Count: 1654
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Niccolo Machiavelli was most likely one of the most dispised and feared men during the seventeenth century. He influenced European and Elizabethian thought. Many writers of the day mentioned machiavellian ideas including those influenced by Machiavelli's The Prince, his masterful book explaining how...

• Word Count: 1653
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

No one questions the fact that William Shakespeare is a pure genius when it comes to creating immortal characters whose characteristics transcends those of the normal supernatural beings, but most students of literature agree that his uses of the supernatural aren't merely figments of his creative imagination. ... In addition, magic cures are given in All's Well, evil curses are chanted in Richard III, and prophecies are told in Julius Caesar. ...

• Word Count: 1725
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Shakespeare once said "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them"- truly I believe he himself is greatness for his simple devotion and love for art and literature. Known as one of the finest poets of all time, Shakespeare is also acknowledged for the beaut...

• Word Count: 2217
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate