Julius Caesar Conflicting Perspectives

Conflicting perspectives, What are they? Conflicting perspectives are a clash of ideologies and belief systems. When studying conflicting perspectives we are able to generate diverse and provocative insights, like the idea that is appealing to an audiences logic and reason is less effective in persuading them as opposed to appealing to their emotions which is more effective. This can be seen through the texts Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, the article 'Arguments Against Abortion' by Kerby Anderson and the essay ‘Abortion and the Alternatives' by Voula Papas.

There have been many famous leaders in Roman history but none could match Julius Caesar[See Figure 1]. Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 100 BC in Rome and died March 15, 44 BC in Rome. Julius Caesar is best known for his military mind and how he laid the framework for the Roman Republic. One of the quotes he is famous for is "I came, I saw, I conquered." Caesar has not just influenced Rome, he also influenced the world too. The Roman Calendar was rigged to help political purposes. Caesar devised a new Calendar called the Julian Calendar to combat that manipulation[See Figure 2]. The Calendar still has an influence in Eastern Orthodox Christian countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Greece and much more. That is only one out of many

Conflicting perspectives arise when two individuals experience the same situations, events or personalities, but take meaning from these experiences in opposing ways. Because of these contradictory views, we –as the audience – must challenge our assessment of the truth.

Conflicting perspectives are the direct result of bias or self-interest as people are always quick to enforce the correctness of their perspective over those of others, by contrasting their perspectives with others, they seek to advantage their own point of view opposed to the viewpoints of others. Conflicting perspectives are caused by bias, or prejudice, and self-interest from a person, event or situation that is encountered. William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and Philadelphia (1993), written by Ron Nyswaner and directed by Jonathan Demme, are both prime examples of when bias and self-interest lead to conflicting perspectives in society. More than anything else, conflicting perspectives are the immediate result of bias or self-interest

Julius Caesar Name: Meghan Jensen & CJ Williams Socratic/Discussion Questions - Act 3 Date: 5/29/18 GRADE: Students can Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis Determine the meaning of words (Shakespearean language) used in a play for tone and clarity Participate in a collaborative discussion Directions: Answer all questions thoroughly. Remember to introduce, cite, and explain each of your responses. You must support all answers with cited evidence.

I am Julius Caesar, and I am part of the play Julius Caesar written by William Shakespeare. I am the dictator of the corrupt Roman Republic at the age of 55 in the year of 44 B.C. In this monologue, I have found myself in front of several senators of the Roman Republic.

Everyone has to make decisions, but making them becomes even more difficult when you are in the spotlight. In, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, there are many decisions to make, like when Caesar came back from Rome, he was offered the crown three times but denies it. He does this because he wants to feel needed, Brutus and the other conspirators realized what Caesar was doing and that he had the chance to be dangerous. With the help of Cassius’s letters, Brutus joined the conspirators, and they made a plan to kill Caesar. Caesar thought that all of these people were his friends and felt betrayed when they killed him. Five main points make someone a tragic hero: they are physically or spiritually wounded, which resulted in their death, a leader of men, learns something

Julius Caesar is mostly known for his great leadership in Rome´s Empire, he accomplished everything he purposed and he did whatever it took to make it happen. He had all it took to be such a leader; women were in love with him, men wanted to be part of his army and children wanted to be like him when they grow up. For Caesar all it took was courage and selfishness to get to where he was.

Julius Caesar was the hero of the story because his indecisive mind and mistakes, clouded his judgment. After Caesar had gained power, citizens of Rome were delighted that Caesar was their dictator, frustrating many people loyal to Pompey, as Marullus states, “You cruel men of Rome, knew you not Pompey.” Later, the conspiracy had formed, Cassius added Brutus to the faction, when Brutus stated, “Give me your hands all over, one by one.” In other words, Caesar made a mistake, which caused the conspiracy to take action, eventually killing him. On the Ides of March, Calpurnia was convinced that her was a sign, therefore she convinced Caesar to stay home, when he says, “for thy humour, I will stay at home.” However, then Decius, a conspirator, tells

Mahatma Gandhi once said “There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supersedes all other courts.” This quote illustrates the idea that man must live longer with his conscience than with a simple decision made in a courtroom. The distinction between right and wrong must be derived from one’s morals, not the rulings of the state. This concept of conscience conquering law can be applied to works of literature such as the Sophocles’ Greek tragedy Antigone and Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men.

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is the story of the resulting conflicts from the assassination of perpetual dictator and Roman emperor, Julius Caesar. A great friend of Caesar, Mark Antony, comes to the senate to see the dead body of their dictator. He pretends to not be angry at those who took part in the assassination, and asks to speak at his funeral, a request which he is granted. However, after the men leave, he begins a soliloquy in which he suggests that Caesar's spirit will take revenge upon his murderers and invoke a war involving the entire country. Antony begins the revenge of his death by speaking at the funeral about the wrong done to Caesar, the man's generosity to the people, and how Brutus tried to persuade them to

The true Julius Caesar and his motivations and desires have remained a matter of countless disputes. The portrait, called Caesar Victorious, and Shakespeare's written portrayal of Caesar characterize the dual viewpoints of Caesar. Some perceive Caesar as unadulterated and beyond reprimand; while others appreciate Caesar as striving and acquisitive.

A friend of Caesar. Antony claims allegiance to Brutus and the conspirators after Caesar’s death in order to save his own life. Later, however, when speaking a funeral oration over Caesar’s body, he spectacularly persuades the audience to withdraw its support of Brutus and instead condemn him as a traitor. With tears on his cheeks and Caesar’s will in his hand, Antony engages masterful rhetoric to stir the crowd to revolt against the conspirators. Antony’s desire to exclude Lepidus from the power that Antony and Octavius intend to share hints at his own ambitious nature.

William Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, is generally focused on the assassination of Julius Caesar. Caesar valued Rome highly and did not have any intentions of abusing personal power. On the other hand, Brutus and Cassius craved power and their way of pursuing it was to assassinate Caesar. Moreover, Brutus feared that Caesar would rule as a tyrant which, he thought, would not be best for Rome. Brutus supposedly foresaw that Caesar would rule, but not with the desire to treat his people fairly.

Ever wondered what it takes to be a good king or ruler? Julius Caesar is one of the most famous rulers of all time. He was one of Rome’s greatest and most powerful leaders. His changes to the empire helped take Rome to new levels of success. The life of Caesar was short, yet great. It is important to learn about this great man and his many accomplishments.