Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus were from Roman times, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are from the modern age. With two completely different generations there are many key similarities and differences between the two groups. LeBron
Julius Caesar was one of the greatest leaders in Roman history who was assassinated by a group of conspirators because they were afraid he would become a tyrant. Marullus, who does not like Caesar when talking to commoners mentions their former leader, “Pompey: a former Roman ruler defeated by Caesar in 48 B.C. Pompey was murdered a year after” (Shakespeare 1.1.39). Killing Pompey is what gained Caesar power in Rome. While replying to Marullus, the commoner said “But indeed, sir, we make holiday
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The Cleveland Cavaliers never had true power in the NBA, and they had never won a championship (Zillgitt and Amick). “Julius Caesar has returned to Rome after a long civil war in which he defeated the forces of Pompey, his rival for power. Caesar now has the opportunity to take full control of Rome” (Shakespeare 1.1.1). Caesar earned his power while Cleveland never had any in the first place. Julius Caesar could have easily prevented his death. He was such an arrogant person that he thought everybody loved him (Shmoop Editorial Team). The Cavaliers could not stop LeBron from leaving because he was a free agent (Zillgitt and Amick). Caesar ultimately had control over his death by not going to the capitol, but Cleveland couldn’t stop LeBron. Following Brutus’s suicide, Antony enters and says, “This was the noblest Roman of them all” (Shakespeare 5.5.68-70). LeBron James is not “noble” as Brutus is claimed to be. He is said to be whiney and a baby by players (Zillgitt and Amick). The biggest difference by far is the fact that Caesar was murdered and the Cavaliers just lost a superstar. Caesar was gone forever while Cleveland eventually landed back on their feet (Zillgitt and
“I love the name of honor, more than I fear death,” a quote said by one of the most famous Roman leaders named Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was born in July 100 BC and he died on March 15, 44B.C. Caesar was a general, politician, and a dictator. Caesar was loved by many people for guiding them and providing safety for them, but he was also hated by a countless number of people. That hate ended up in him being murdered. He gave Rome hope for a better future and a promise of new land, jobs, and wealth. Caesar accomplished many things for his country like win many victories, developed the Julian calendar, and redistributed land to the poor. He used many different tactics and strategies to win his wars. Through brilliant military tactics, Julius Caesar, ruler of Rome from 49 B.C. to 44 B.C., guided the people of Italy and Rome to achieve many victories, allowing him to become a powerful ruler, hero, and inspiration and leaving a legacy that still shapes the world today.
They are different because lebron is discipline and odysseus isn't not as much.He executed that plan with great focus and discipline As management guru Tom Peters would say, LeBron did an exceptional job in this year's finals “sticking to his knitting.” He stayed with his strengths, executing with discipline, attacking the basket constantly, never being passive, and maintaining control of the action at the most critical fourth-quarter junctures. As anyone who watched these recent finals knows, he executed his plan with single-minded focus and intensity. A statistical comparison to the prior year? . “Based on failure, analysis, insight, hard work and willingness to change, LeBron James completed as successful a one-year turnaround as any enterprise could ever hope for a NBA championship. And odysseus lacks it when he lets his soldiers off the ship al lets them
In the determination of whether Julius Caesar was an intelligent, political hero or an egocentric, dictating villain, it is important to look at all of the facts. Born in 100 B.C.E. and assassinated in 44 B.C.E., Julius Caesar was legendary. He along Pompey, and Crassus created the first unofficial Triumvirate which was negotiated to appease both the Roman citizens and the power hungry rivals. Still, this agreement would not last long. After Pompey’s wife, Julia Caesar and daughter of Caesar’s daughter given to Pompey to establish the Trimvirate, dies in childbirth, civil war breaks out as Caesar leads his army against Rome. He fights until Pompey is murdered in Egypt. As Rome is “shattered,” Julius Caesar one person should rule. He
When looking at Jordan and James’ fame, they are both equally popular, but it is how they handle the fame that sets them apart. Jordan is a class act, meaning he carries himself with honorable pride, not vanity. After Jordan signed with Nike his game only got better. He never felt as if he was too good for improvement and showed everyone great respect. James differs after he signed with Nike, his game flat-lined. He never showed any kind of improvement in his game, and his team never got any better. It seemed like he only tried when he had the ball, especially when his team was getting blown out.
Julius Caesar, a Roman general, dictator, and leader, is considered to be one of history 's most influential and powerful rulers to this day, in which his rise to power, conquest of Europe, and controversial downfall all remain to be told during modern days. The play Julius Caesar written by William Shakespeare, portrays the events leading up to Julius Caesar’s assassination, and how those who conspired against him banded together and plotted Caesar’s demise. Many of those conspirators assassinated Caesar due to his quick rise to absolute power, his “acts” of disrespect against the senate such as his failing to stand to receive the title of becoming a “god,” and pure jealousy and anger towards Caesar’s success and rule over the Roman empire. Caesar, an ambitious man, was able to conquer many lands and peoples for Rome through successful military campaigns in which he became one Rome’s best generals due to the amount of successful battles he had won and the amount of blood he had shed for Rome’s expansion. However, Caesar’s trait of ambitiousness would prove to be a double edged sword.
The death of Julius Caesar was a bitter and gruesome one. He died by the hand of his friend Brutus and his own group of senators who badly mutilated his body. His last words were , “Et Tu Brutus” ? meaning you too Brutus. This was a grave mistake on the part of the assassins because the people of Rome loved Caesar. According to the 1st century article on Julius Caesar, Caesar always took care of his soldiers even the ones that weren’t serving and he gave them all land. Julius Caesar was also loved by Romans because he took care of his people allocating land to every citizen of Rome. Caesar was a hero to the many people of Rome. He was a successful general, a people person, and an intelligent dictator.
Michael Jordan is considered to be the most iconic person in sports history. Since 2002, Lebron James has been compared not only to be the next Michael Jordan but also having the potential of being a better basketball player than him. Some basketball fans might agree and some might disagree, but at the end of the day everyone will have their own opinion of who is better than whom. Lebron James and Michael Jordan do have many things in common even though they play different positions in the national basketball association. They both can dominate the court with their leadership, their skills, and their strength. Surprisingly, there are just as many differences as there are similarities between the
The assassination of Julius Caesar in 44BC by conspiring members of the Roman senate was an effort to remove a dictator whose power had grown to extraordinary levels and to revive the Republic government. Caesar’s power span throughout the entire Roman Empire, which during his reign extended from present day Syria, down into parts of Africa, over to Spain, most of France and all of Italy. He had the favor of the people, military and most of the Roman government. Caesar’s death at the hand of conspirators did remove him from power; however, it did not restore the Republic government as the Senate had anticipated, on-the-other hand it gave rise to yet a more powerful dictator that was beyond what Caesar
They are both excellent speakers and descendants of prestigious families; David and the Trojan hero and founder of Rome, Aeneas. Despite their background, they both are intelligent and make a name for themselves through their own work. They undergo difficulties and eventually, each has a victorious entry; Jesus on a donkey and Caesar on a horse. Their policies are also similar as they gain the support of the masses, yet, they are judged as wrongdoers by the authorities; Jesus by the Sanhedrin and Caesar by the
(http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/35218?redirectedFrom=cobbler#eid). Cobblers worked very hard to fix the townspeople’s shoes so that they would be able to earn enough money to be able to buy their own shoes. In Shakespeare’s time, shoes could not just be given away to those less fortunate like we may give shoes to Goodwill or The ARC today. Those who had more money may have been able to own more than one pair of shoes, but many people in Shakespeare’s time did not have money and had to work for a living for themselves and their family. In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, we see just how desperate a cobbler was for money to support himself and a family he may have had: FLAVIUS.
Julius Caesar is the most well known character within Rome, he is the next in line for king, and all the people of Rome love and adore him. Also, Caesar's successfulness in battle allow him to prosper. At on point and time, Casca says, “He put it by thrice, every time gentler than other, and at every putting-by mine honest neighbors shouted. he put it by thrice, every time gentler than other, and at every putting-by
Due to the writing and works of William Shakespeare, the death of Julius Caesar became the most famous assassination in history. The death of Julius Caesar—is placed in full context of Rome’s civil wars by eminent historian Barry Strauss. Moreover, the assassination itself was a complexly layered plan that was a direct result of Caesar’s power and leadership choices leading up to the fateful day. These key events leading up to the Ides of March—and the aftermath that followed—are important to the immense effect Caesar's death had on Rome, and the subsequent historical impact of Rome’s demise. In the height of Rome Caesar formed a political alliance with Pompey that dominated Roman politics. Furthermore, Caesar’s victories in the Gallic War and success of extending Roman territories granted him ample military capacity. Therefore putting him in an unrivalled position of power and influence. After assuming control of government, Caesar began a program of social and governmental reforms. Caesar gave Rome renewed hope and was a leader to the middle and poor classes of ancient Rome. Although, many historians still debate the details of the highly orchestrated murder, it is universally apparent that many were involved in planning and carrying out the act. The intricate assassination was not the work of just one man or women, but a collection of senators who conspired together for what they believed “the greater good.” For the senators feared that Caesar, with his new found power,
A conspiracy (secret plan) was formed to remove Caesar and restore the government to the Senate. The conspirators hoped that, with Caesar's death, government would be restored to its old republican form and all of the factors that had produced Caesar would disappear. The conspiracy progressed with Caesar either ignorant of it or not recognizing the warning signs. On the Ides of March (March 15), 44 B.C.E., he was stabbed to death in the Senate house of Pompey by a group of conspirators, that included old friends, allies, and even his adopted son, Brutus. His famous last words were immortalized by Shakespeare as “You too,
Julius Caesar was a skilled writer and was one of the most literate and cultured men of his age. “Julius Caesar rose to prominence through his abilities as a military general and politician to become first emperor of Rome” He was a great leader who was very much appreciated in his time. The story developed was that when the death of his daughter, Julia, occurred his trust towards Pompey started to deteriorate and he eventually killed him. With his death, Caesar was made dictator for life. After being crowned, he was murdered by the conspirators including Brutus (a good friend of his) on March 15, 44 BCE. “Caesar again recorded the battles and political intrigue of this war in his De bellum civile. During his
William Shakespeare Julius Caesar includes the comparison between characters in the same work or two different ones. How are their differences and similarities important to the work? William Shakespeare portrays the conspiring of Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Trebonius, Ligarius, Decius, and Metellus to assassinate Caesar in the play Julius Caesar, which parallels the dangers of gaining power, trusting wholeheartedly, and retaining one’s status within society.