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In reply to: Michaela Ramandanes wrote a new post, Final Project Idea (4/2/19), on the site My Great Study Abroad For my final project I have already settle on a topic that I want to research and discuss. The topic that I am […] View
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In reply to: Michaela Ramandanes wrote a new post, Reading Response for 1/29/2019: Julius Caesar Acts 4-5, on the site My Great Study Abroad Despite the title, Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar does not focus on […] View
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I agree that I saw Caesar as a good person because he is a good leader. He also didn’t seem as ambitious because he didn’t take the crown but then like you said he doesn’t listen to his wife and if he did he maybe wouldn’t have been murdered.
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I really like your characters study of Caesar here, particularly the way you are using specific Act.scene.line citations to ground your understanding of his character. I think this will really help you when you need to review the play or use a posting to expand into a longer essay or refer to it in class. Interesting as well that you see Caesar’s arrogance as just as problematic as his ambition–that’s a subtle point of difference, but a good one, and you have clear examples of it from the play.
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There is a certain sarcasm in Antony’s words. It is also very ironic the fact that he hails the murderers as noble men, i like that you pointed that out.
Ladonna,
This would be a great scene to record! It makes me wonder if the actor would say these lines in a serious manner or would he add in hints of sarcasm? Antony has a great stage presence and he has tremendous leadership qualities even if he isn’t the greatest friend. I do agree that Antony did not mean to intentionally turn the people against Caesar but I feel like the townspeople would eventually have turned against Caesar.
I think Marc Antony’s speech is a great speech to focus on while we are in Rome! It is one of the most powerful and persuasive speeches, filled with double meanings. It truly sets for a chain of events that leaves readers marveling at the power of words.