Archetype Of Portia In Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare

In the play “Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare, women play an important role. The women are important factors in foreshadowing and in the development of many of the characters. To look at the role of women in the play we must look deeper in to the roles of the only two women in the play; Calpurnia, wife of Caesar, and Portia, wife of Brutus. Both of these women are key in foreshadowing the murder of Caesar. After Caesar’s murder we do not hear much of either of them.

Relationships between characters play a great part in Julius Caesar, the Shakespearean tragedy about the scheming of Caesar's death, which then are shown to affect all aspects of Roman life. Some relationships show the concealed discord between characters, some show the conniving spirit of those who desire power, while others show how some hearts are devoted entirely to the greater good of the republic. The dialogue between Brutus and Portia, along with that of Calphurnia and Caesar, plays a significant role in the development of the plot. Portia is a symbol of Brutus's private life, a representative of correct intuition and morality, just as Calphurnia is for Caesar, but

The metaphor commonly referred to as “body politic” has been used frequently throughout history to compare the inner workings of religion, government, and society to that of an anatomical body (2?). One of the first known uses of this metaphor dates back to 600 BCE, in Aesop’s fable of the Belly and the Members (1). In this fable, the Hands and Feet stop feeding the Belly, because they feel that the Belly does nothing except eat. This results in the entire body growing so weak that, even if the Hands and Feet did decide to feed the Belly, they did not have the energy to do so. Aesop’s fable serves to show that every person and role in a state is imperative to ensure that the state can run smoothly. Without politicians or monarchy, there would

Roman politician and popular figure in the Roman Republic, Mark Antony, uses the rhetorical devices of pathos, logos, and ethos in his funeral oration for Julius Caesar, in order to deem the assassination of Caesar by Cassius, Brutus, and their conspirators, wrong. The speech conducted by Mark Antony, a good friend of Caesar’s, has a sorrowful tone due to the fact that Mark Antony wants the crowds of Romans to agree with him. Antony conducts his speech in such a way to strike pity and regret in the assassinators and conspirators of Julius Caesar. Usage of pathos, ethos, and logos is essential in winning over the plebeians trust and respect.

Shakespeare initially introduces Portia in a way that her wealth and socioeconomic status are immediately evident. Not only is Portia rich and stunningly beautiful, but she rounds out the image of a

Personally they are husband and wife. Portia worries about Brutus on a personal level so when she notices the Brutus is worried and stressed she asks what is wrong. Portia has to find out what is wrong with him since he hasn’t been eating or sleeping much (II.i.258-276). She loves him, which is personal so she wants to find out if he is ill (II.i.282-299). Portia cares about him which is a personal relationship. The argument mixes with politics when she realizes he will not tell her and says that she knew the senators were talking with him and it is political (II.i.314-325). At that Portia mixed political and personal points to find out what he is hiding from her. She finds out Brutus is going to kill Caesar. That ruins boundaries because she knows her husband is a murder, which causes Portia to trust Brutus less. That causes problems which involve lack of trust and ruin the

In Shakespeare's novel, Julius Caesar, Portia is indefinitely a tragic hero. Portia understands that she is just “a woman; but withal a woman well reputed, Cato’s daughter.” (2.1 .317-118) In result, Portia believes that because she was the daughter of an honorable Roman and a wife to noble Brutus, she is superior to the average woman. She shows to be the perpetrator when she demands that Brutus treat her with more respect and tell her what is troubling him. To prove to Brutus that she is serious, she gives “[her]self a voluntary wound in the thigh” without showing any signs of pain, saying if she can “bear that with patience” she can handle her “husbands secrets.”(2.1 .323-325) However, she feels that Brutus needs to confide in her because of her marital duties. Portia has a valid desire to be able to empathize with her husband and feels as if she is being isolated from Brutus’ life, unable to support him in his endeavors. This isolation from Brutus in combination with Antony and Octavius’ rise to power, causing her to make her greatest error in judgement, kin

In the play, Othello, there are many different representations of characters and archetypes. The women of the play are seen as symbolic representations of how the men in Shakespeare’s generation saw women. The women of the play are all individual characters with different personalities. They are seen as objects but stray from the average mold. Shakespeare converts these women into the play with roles that represent the strong stereotypes of women and how they are not what the rumors portray them as.

When Julius Caesar, and later Mark Antony first met Cleopatra she saw to it they were both in turn dazzled and enchanted. Her golden barge would pull up at the wharf at Alexandria; the mighty Roman would be brought aboard to more splendor than he could ever have imagined.

In a cast of over 30 characters, there are only two women. This is a statement describing the world renown play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. These two female characters are Calpurnia, the wife of Julius Ceasar, and Portia, the wife of Marcus Brutus. Other than these two women, the cast is composed entirely of male characters. In a work of literature so populated by men, one may ask why Shakespeare takes the time to include any women at all. However, after further reflection, it is clear to see the reason as to why they are included. Upon including Calpurnia and Portia in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare deepens our understanding of their husbands, highlights the social values of the time, and

The Merchant of Venice is a play set in a very male and Christian dominated society where other religions and women rights weren’t very well accepted by the community. However Portia, a rich woman who had previously been controlled by men, triumphs as she manipulates tricks and saves the lives of the men.

From the expansion days of Ancient Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire, women have always succumbed to living subjacent to the status of their omnipotent and dominant male figures. After leaving her childhood home and the rule of her father, a young Roman girl would then be coerced into the dominion of her husband, often taking a plethora of roles, ranging from lover, caretaker, and best friend. It is often lightheartedly stated that, “Behind every great man is an even greater woman,” and William Shakespeare exemplifies this concept beautifully in Julius Caesar, in which he effectively used the spouses of the two main characters to add more depth, drama, and literary elements to the play, bringing it to life. Although the only two

     For thousands of years, humanity has been ruled mainly by a Patriarchal society. In this society women have often been seen as objects or inferior humans through the eyes of their male counterparts. The Elizabethan era was no exception to these beliefs, and works of literature often supported these misogynistic views. In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, however, the author appears to portray the characters of Portia and Calphurnia in a positive light, ignoring the common stereotypes often associated with female characters. Although Portia and Calphurnia have minor parts in the play, their strength is discernible. Both female characters are portrayed as

In contrast to the present day perceptions of women, the sixteenth century was a time dominated by men with women expected to remain weak and submissive. However, Portia, a strong and independent heroine, was Shakespeare's first true glorification of a female role. Not only praised for her beauty and wealth, Portia is worshipped for being a quick-witted and humble woman. As she watches a stream of suitors pass by, Portia faithfully abides to the laws set forth by her father’s will; a

Have you ever found yourself on your knees pleading with someone you care deeply about to confide in you their feelings and troubles? Perhaps it was a family member, a friend, or a significant other with whom you have a deeply-rooted emotional connection. You’re not the first person who’s had an experience like this. Portia from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar was once in the same emotional boat. In Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Portia begs her beloved husband Brutus to share what has been consuming his mind, but he simply pushes her away and ignores her earnest requests. However, Portia is not so easily disheartened by her husband’s reluctance to allocate his private affairs. Being a strong-willed and constant wife, she persists to prove her worthiness and devotion to Brutus. Although Portia’s appearance in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is limited and many trivialize her character, she defies gender roles and stereotypes, develops Brutus’ character, and imitates men to add a sense of matriarchy to Shakespeare’s patriarch dominant play.