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Throughout the ages, the theme of impossible love in literature has prevailed. Impossible love is an overall broad theme; generally speaking, it is a love that is forbidden, unrequired, or unable to flourish. Somewhere between 29 and 19 B.C. the legendary Roman author Virgil wrote his epic: The Aenid. The Aenid chronicles the journey of … Read more
Throughout Greek literature, the divine has always played a significant role in the development of the mortal world. In The Aeneid of Virgil, it is clear that though the story takes place on earth, the central plot revolves around the actions of the immortal. The gods, knowing they cannot alter fate, interfere and create havoc … Read more
Virgil and Livy were the authors of two substantially different works; one a propagandist epic in the style of Homer, the other an informed account of Rome’s history. This said, it is interesting to note Virgil’s inclusion of short historical narratives within the fictional tale, a fact which allows a historiographical comparison to be made … Read more
“ Caius Cassius and Marcus Brutus are both main characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and are in multiple ways are either quite similar to or quite different from one another. These ways are presented in both their words and their actions. Both of these characters shared a lot of similarities; however, in personalities … Read more
After a close look at today’s society, an observer will find that within all healthy relationships, both people are equal partners. Today, this equality is something we believe to be a result of our basic human rights. However, in Shakespearean times, women were considered to be weak individuals whose purpose was to eventually get married … Read more
The idea of piety in Ancient Rome is not the same idea of piety that we have today. To the Romans, piety, or “pietas” in Latin, describes a set of social constructs that governs what makes a respectable person. Piety encompasses one’s devotion to the gods, love for one’s country, respect for one’s family, and … Read more
The title of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is often criticized, argued that it should be titled Brutus, as Marcus Brutus is the tragic hero. However, the title is appropriate, as Julius Caesar, though insignificant as an actor in the play since he dies in Act 3 having a minimal amount of lines, impacts the characters in … Read more
Julius Caesar Funeral Speeches Mark Antony and Brutus’s funeral speeches in the book The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare both were very different and both had different intentions. One was to help the conspirators who killed Julius Caesar and the other was to bring justice to his death. I strongly believe that Mark … Read more
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar opens with the concurrent celebrations of Caesar’s defeat of Pompey and the annual fertility festival of Lupercal. The coupling of the two historically separate events each celebrating distinct gender roles dramatically highlights the importance of gender characterization. Rome’s patriarchal society demands a leader who embodies the virile spirit of the state with … Read more
In the book The Fall of the Roman Republic, the author, Plutarch, writes about the lives of six important Roman figures: Marius, Sulla, Crassus, Pompey, Caesar, and Cicero. This book was first published in 1958 and was translated by Rex Warner. It was then revised by Robin Seager in 1972 and then in 2005 it … Read more
Cesar Chavez was a great leader. He fought for equal pay for underpaid and vulnerable farm workers. He led boycotts and strikes. He stood up for people who were too scared to stand up for themselves. And in all this he still remained non violent. He had many great allies including Dolores Huerta and Robert … Read more
In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Caesar is a soon-to-be monarch who is murdered by a group called the Conspirators whose justification for their actions may be debated. Throughout the story, Brutus switches sides several times, starting as Caesar’s best friend, then going on to kill Caesar, yet ultimately ending his own life with an apology to … Read more
Shakespeare’s Caesar in “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” is often mistaken as being a tyrant. This view comes from the characterization of Caesar through Cassius and Brutus’ eyes. Caesar’s qualities that make him a martyr instead of a tyrant are often overshadowed by Cassius’ accusing finger and Brutus’ calculating eye. Within the play, Caesar is … Read more
The Byzantine Empire As the western portion of Rome had fallen into the hands of invaders, mostly those of Germanic tribes, the Eastern portion eventually began to thrive. Eastern provinces began to develop independently of the declining west. The eastern and western portions of what had been known as Rome, were officially separated in 395. … Read more
Ten years following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., people still protested and empathized on behalf of his death, but labor union organizer and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez argues as to why nonviolent resistance, trumps violent resistance. Chavez is able to portray his belief to the people through his strong use of … Read more
Perhaps the first thing people would think of if they were asked what they knew about the Ancient Greeks and Romans would be their polytheistic religion. The complex and elaborated myths of the gods served many functions, making the Greece and Rome very different from other Ancient Civilizations. The Greco-Roman mythology most prevalent in Archaic … Read more
The Virtues of Augustus Compared to Aeneas’ Early in the first century, around 27 B.C.E., Augustus was presented with a golden shield by the Senate of Rome (Augustus 34). The shield was a symbol that the Senate recognizes Augustus as the sole ruler of Rome. Inscribed on the shield were the “cardinal virtues of a … Read more
Golf dates back to the time of Julius Caesar. Although it was not the golf that is played today, it was a similar game. They played by striking a feather-stuffed ball with club-shaped tree branches. Golf was also traced back to the Song Dynasty in China during the years 960 to 1279. The games of … Read more
In ancient Rome, the domus was the type of house occupied by the upper classes and some wealthy freedmen during the Republican and Imperial eras. It could be found in almost all the major cities throughout the Roman territories. The upper classes of Roman society constructed their residences with extravagant marble decorations, inlaid marble paneling, … Read more
In ancient Rome, the domus was the type of house occupied by the upper classes and some wealthy freedmen during the Republican and Imperial eras. It could be found in almost all the major cities throughout the Roman territories. The upper classes of Roman society constructed their residences with extravagant marble decorations, inlaid marble paneling, … Read more
Although the characters of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar can not be easily classified because of their emotional depth and mental complexity, one can draw certain conclusions about them based on the attributes that they possess. Shakespeare uses the intricacy of the characters’ personalities to develop the plot. The motives of some characters are often … Read more
The Theater of Marcellus was a large entertainment venue located near the Tiber River and was one of the three permanent theaters in the city of ancient Rome. The theater’s construction was originally begun by Julius Caesar before his death in 44 BC and was later completed by Emperor Augustus in 11 BC. Augustus named … Read more
The Roman monarchy is the first era of Rome. The monarchy shows the that the Romans valued a voice of the people and respect for diversity. Roman monarchy spanned for a relatively short time, 753-509 b.c.e. The Roman monarchy started in the 753 b.c.e. Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, and Romulus later became … Read more
Rome was able to control a vast empire due to their military success. According to Bee Breeders, an Architecture competition organisers, Roman architecture was at its peak during the Pax Romana period, a period in which the Roman Empire didn’t expand and wasn’t invaded, and which lasted over 200 years. One of the Roman inventions … Read more
Alexander the Great is also known as Alexander III of Macedonia. He was the king of Macedonia from 336 to 323 B.C. In history, there are different views of Alexander. Some viewed him as a hero, while others viewed him as an alcoholic or thief. With great consideration, Alexander the Great is one of the … Read more
Julius Caesar was a popular leader of the Rome Republic. When he was born it was a new chapter in Roman history. When he turned 31, he was going into several wars and got involved in Roman politics. After several alliances he became the dictator of Roman Empire, he made a rule that only lasted … Read more
The play starts off with Julius Caesar entering Rome after his victory in the civil war against Pompey. Some of the conspirators feel that Caesar has become too powerful, so they conceive a plan to kill him. After we meet Brutus, a highly respected, much loved, senator of Rome. He loved Rome as a republic … Read more
“ The roman colosseum is also known as the Flavian amphitheater or colosseo is an amphitheater in the middle of the city of Rome. The colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built. It was started when the emperor Vespasian was in rule in AD 72 and completed in AD 80 when his successor Titus was … Read more
Roman Essay “The Bust of Queen Nefertiti is dated 1340 BCE and was created by the court sculptor Thutmosis, it shows Nefertiti from the shoulders up wearing her Blue Crown(Elusiv.com).” It is made out of limestone and stucco, the height measuring up to 19 inches. Nefertiti is widely known for her beauty and versatility. “According … Read more
Julius Caesar was a politician, an army general, an administrator and a governor of the late Roman Republic. He later became known as the most sophisticated and powerful dictator in the history of Rome when he was appointed for ten years in the 47th B.C. and for life on February 14 in the 44th B.C. … Read more
In The Aeneid, Virgil introduces the post-Homeric epic, an epic that immortalizes both a hero’s glory and the foundation of a people. The scope of the Aeneid can be paralleled to the scope of the Oresteia of Aeschylus, which explores the origins of a social institution, the Areopagus of Athens, and presents this origin as … Read more
Throughout the ages, the theme of impossible love in literature has prevailed. Impossible love is an overall broad theme; generally speaking, it is a love that is forbidden, unrequired, or unable to flourish. Somewhere between 29 and 19 B.C. the legendary Roman author Virgil wrote his epic: The Aenid. The Aenid chronicles the journey of … Read more
As a modern reader approaching the epics, one inevitably brings certain expectations and standards formed throughout the course of our experiences; one’s literary appetite is accustomed to a certain kind of satisfaction, and one of the most valuable rewards in reading these ancient works is having to examine and adapt one’s demands in order to … Read more
Virgil’s Aeneid is one of the seminal works of the antiquity which offers us a lens into the life and art of ancient Romans in the era of 1 BC – the year the epic was written. A reading of the epic shows that Virgil’s attitude towards fact and fiction is one of complexity. He … Read more
Antony’s speech at Caesar’s funeral in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar was more effective than Brutus’ because Antony used a multifaceted emotional argument, instead of relying on one assertion, as Brutus had. Because of this, Antony was able to sway the crowd to his side, against Brutus and the Conspirators. “[Antony] does not… show the insufficiency of … Read more
“ The fall of the byzantine empire Quick Rise to power The byzantine empire began its rise to power as the roman empire was coming to it a end as it was damaged by civil wars. Constantine the first gain power and in the fourth century and established constantinople as the the capital. Constantine’s successors … Read more
Caius Cassius and Marcus Brutus are both major characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and are in multiple ways are either quite similar to or quite different from one another. These ways are presented in both their words and their actions. Both of these characters shared a lot of similarities; however, in personalities they … Read more
‘I sing of arms and of the man, fated to be an exile’, begins Virgil, and it is on precisely the issue of this man of arms that critical debate in recent years has tended to centre. Scholars continue to disagree on whether or not Aeneas is presented as a good soldier, although the question … Read more
The demise of the Roman Empire cannot be attributed to one cause alone. Instead, it was the result of the decrease in population, loss of land, and deception. One of the things that played a significant role in speeding, however, was the expansion of its empire. At its peak under Emperor Augustus, the entire population … Read more
The period of the Republic was a time of great building. Roman emperors and generals built many temples after being successful in battle. A temple was a structure that was built for the purpose of religious activities such as sacrifice, and was usually dedicated to a Roman god or goddess. Ancient Rome had many noteworthy … Read more
Arguments are the pinnacle of progress, development and change. People with conflicting ideas and beliefs engage in this activity constantly. However, did you know that arguments actually come down to a science? In 4th century B.C.E, Aristotle theorized that a well formed argument must include the following: ethos (an appeal to ethics, what is right … Read more
Caesar and Lincoln The lives of two great historical men, Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln, have many unique differences and similarities. The similarities between the two are compared by their lives history. Both individuals were once leaders in the past who shared a large amount of power in their countries, with people still looking up … Read more
William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar places human struggles in a dramatic, historical setting that is relatable for both a live and reading audience. The play illustrates the internal and external conflict between personal values and social or political constructs. Throughout the play, individuals’ character is revealed in the decisions made between morality and personal benefit. The … Read more
We meet the character of Mark Antony three times before Julius Caesar’s death, though he speaks little and we do not get much of an indication of his character. Antony fully enters the play exactly halfway through, when he makes a gripping speech, and his eloquence changes the course of Roman history. From this point … Read more
When he was sixteen, his father died and Caesar became the head of the family. Deciding that being in the priesthood would bring the most benefit to the family, he managed to have himself nominated as the new High Priest of Jupiter. When the Roman ruler, Sulla, declared himself dictator, he began a systematic purge … Read more
Authors use literary devices in their works for a variety of reasons. The same holds true in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare a Roman senator named Caesar has risen above the rest and soon will become a king, but a group of conspirators assassinate him to stop the forming … Read more
The Roman monarchy is the first era of Rome. The monarchy shows the that the Romans valued a voice of the people and respect for diversity. Roman monarchy spanned for a relatively short time, 753-509 b.c.e. The Roman monarchy started in the 753 b.c.e. Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, and Romulus later became … Read more
How does an entire legion in the Roman Army disappear? Unlike the disaster of Teutoburg Forest, where records give credence to a complete massacre of Roman legions, no such evidence exists for one of Rome’s most battle hardened legions. The Ninth Legion was a jewel in the crown of the Roman Empire. They were one … Read more
The five famous poets in ancient Rome were known for their magnificent works and poems that helped more people to understand the classical literature, and those five poets helped the Romanian culture to survive because of those subscriptions that they had left in the old literature. Also, those poets were known for their poems about … Read more
Justinian of Byzantine era According to Lawler (7), the Byzantine Empire was one the periods after the fall of the Roman Empire. During this time many emperors tried to restore the previous glory. Thus, the end saw the success and the failure of many dynasties, Justinian being one of them. Justinian was one of the … Read more
