ipl-logo

Cleopatra Propaganda

985 Words4 Pages

Cleopatra is known for her sexual relations and her thrive for power, yet she had a way with words that allowed her to get away with these offenses that were taboo. She was involved with the two most intellectual romans of her time, and they themselves thought Cleopatra was a goddess. She talked her way into Roman and Egyptian politics and stole the hearts of the Egyptian people even though she was technically Greek. The Romans on the other hand thought she was a harlot who employed sex, used witchcraft, and grasped the power beyond what was proper for women. The Romans created a vast amount of propaganda and twisted the true story of her life. In order for her to stay in power she murdered family members, deceived enemies, and cared almost …show more content…

She also found a way to smuggle herself in a rolled up carpet back into Egypt and was delivered straight into the personal quarters of Julius Caesar. He was so intrigued by her not as much as her natural beauty, but more by her smarts and the way she carried herself. She spoke with such confidence. Julius Caesar was considered to be one of the greatest romans of his time, and with Cleopatra he found his equal. They soon came to be lovers, and according to Amy Crawford, Cleopatra was smart about her relationships and meticulously thought about her future suitors status and power before she got involved. Caesar and Cleopatra did share a deep connection, but still this relationship was odd. Cleopatra was only twenty-one years old and Caesar was fifty-four years old. Caesar being infatuated with Cleopatra decided to immerse himself into Egyptian politics. They soon both moved to Rome and she gave birth to her son Caesarean. She claimed the child to be an offspring of Caesar, but some historians debate this, again showing how she broke the rules and did what she pleased. Tragically, Caesar was murdered during their stay in Rome, and consequently Cleopatra was suspected to be involved with murder. She then fled back to Egypt and killed both her brother and other sister to gain the role of Pharaoh, a very abrupt way of doing things, but it cleared a path for Caesarean to take the

Show More
Related

  • Cleopatra Operation Of The Kingdom Summary

    3005 Words  | 13 Pages

    Camryn Cook History 337 Dr. Overtoom 02/26/23 Reading Summary #3 Group 2: Cleopatra Chapters 7-9 and Epilogue This summary paper examines chapters 7 “The Operation of the Kingdom”, 8 “Scholarship and Culture at the Court of Cleopatra”, 9 “Downfall”, and the Epilogue of Cleopatra by Duane W Roller. Chapter Seven “The Operation of the Kingdom” begins with the section titled “Royal Administration” which highlights the financial and political struggles of the empire the Cleopatra inherited and ruled over. Her father owed major debts to officials of the Roman Empire, which had not entirely been paid off, most notably to Caesar. These debts are one of the primary reasons for Octavian’s eventual attempts of conquering Egypt and ending Cleopatra’s

    Read More

  • Plutarch Roman Lives Essay

    1308 Words  | 6 Pages

    Why Americans Would Benefit from Reading Plutarch’s Roman Lives. A recent article by Rebecca Burgess and Hugh Liebert from the Wall Street Journal argues that Americans would benefit from reading Plutarch. The authors give very little evidence to support their case. Plutarch’s Roman Lives could be beneficial for not only Americans, but most of the population to read.

    Read More

  • Caesar And The Downfall Of The Roman Republic Essay

    1189 Words  | 5 Pages

    Caesars role in the downfall of the Roman Republic: The Role of Caesar in the transition of the Roman Republic to a Military empire can easily be argued as much larger than Cleopatra’s. Caesar was known to have had a history of affairs with royal women and this alone shows him to perhaps be a weak character that was easily persuaded by women as long as he could get what he needed from them as well. A personality trait such as this could have allowed a woman like Cleopatra to take advantage of Caesar especially due to her known charm and allure to the men around her and if this was the case then it could be said that if Cleopatra did cause a lot of damage to the Roman Republic, it was only because Caesar had allowed her to passing a lot of

    Read More

  • Michael Grant's Hellenistic Heritance Of Cleopatra

    541 Words  | 3 Pages

    This book didn’t just cover the lifespan of Cleopatra itself but also quite resourcefully shows the historical aspects of events that happened before and after Cleopatra’s lifetime. With Cleopatra being such central and well-known figure, not just back in her time but even now, she had a very strong impact on history herself and through her relationships with Caesar and Mark Anthony. Michael Grant went back as early as 323 BC to the death of Alexander the Great to explain the rise of the Ptolemaic Era through Ptolemy I and to show the proof of Cleopatra’s Hellenistic heritance. In detail he showed the hardships Caesar had to face while staying in Egypt with the Egyptian Queen but he also explained the happenings that lead to Caesar arriving

    Read More

  • How Cleopatra Changed Egypt

    2122 Words  | 9 Pages

    If Cleopatra could get in the palace to speak with Caesar than that means she could form an alliance with him and that could help her with her army. She had a plan, since there were Palace guards around the Palace she snuck her way in by rolling herself in a red carpet and have one of her dependable servants sneak her in by telling the guards that it was a present for Caesar. Once in the room with Caesar out she rolled, and they soon were a couple. Shortly after that, the little king found out that Cleopatra and Caesar were teamed up, he threw a huge tantrum and ran outside, launched his crown and yelled that he was being double-crossed, but instead of the Egyptians being embarrassed about their king they actually surrounded him and encouraged him on. The Romans tried fixing the damage but the damage was already done.

    Read More

  • Pros And Cons Of Cleopatra

    751 Words  | 4 Pages

    The author states “Cleopatra devised a plan to meet Julius Caesar on her own terms seeking a political alliance and a return to the throne” (Grochowski 1). By linking up with one of Rome’s powerful leaders it gave her a major power move, but it also gave her a part of Rome that she could control. The author states “Cleopatra and Mark Antony became allies and lovers and he returned with her to Alexandria in 40 B.C.E.” (Haughton 1). Since Cleopatra would do anything to keep Egypt successful, that also meant making new allies, especially if they were tied to Rome.

    Read More

  • A Comparison Of Cleopatra And Joan Of Arc And Cleopatra

    1939 Words  | 8 Pages

    Cleopatra was in it for the fame and glory, as well as for the power that came along with it. This made her a fierce and respected leader of her time. About a millenia and a half years later came another of the world 's most famous female leaders. Although she was more a teenager than a woman, Jeanne D’Arc, known as Joan of Arc, was one of the most legendary female figures ever. Joan barely even had a childhood.

    Read More

  • Authority In Titus Andronicus By William Shakespeare

    830 Words  | 4 Pages

    His love for her trumps expectations from a soldier and a leader like Antony. Like Antony, Cleopatra overlooks her duties to her people and decides out of

    Read More

  • The Negative Influence Of Cleopatra On Ancient Rome

    850 Words  | 4 Pages

    Since the fortune had it that Rome’s imperial regime was born from her defeat, Cleopatra played the role, as a unique as it was involuntary, of link between the Hellenistic and the Roman world. Her relationships with Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony permanently have impacted on Ancient Rome and Egypt. Her being with Caesar and Anthony led to deaths, Cleopatra had been part of Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony deaths. He began to make unwise decisions. Cleopatra was thus heir to a line of determined women who were often the object of sincere devotion on the part of the Egyptian people of inept or discredited.

    Read More

  • Alexander The Great Vs Plutarch Analysis

    1369 Words  | 6 Pages

    At the age of 16 his dad died quite suddenly and he was named head of the household. At this point in time, Caesar married Cornelia, the daughter of Cinna. During this time, Sylla was the master of Rome and he wanted Caesar to put his wife away. He refused and was stripped of his inheritance and his wife’s dowry. After that, Caesar left Rome to join the army.

    Read More

  • Pharah Cleopatra

    553 Words  | 3 Pages

    Additionally, both Wu Zetian and Pharaoh Cleopatra were known for their female interest, which Wu Zetian used to help her ascent to control. Surely understood for her magnificence, lecherous conduct and knowledge. Cleopatra utilized her appeal for political survival. Known to be an extraordinary language specialist and talented negotiator. Additionally, known for her extreme sentimental relations with some of Rome's sovereigns and pioneers.

    Read More

  • How Did Cleopatra Influence The Roman Empire

    2385 Words  | 10 Pages

    Cleopatra’s Influence on the Roman Empire Cleopatra VII has become one of the most well-known ruler and Egyptian in era of the Roman Empire because of her suppose beauty, cunning personality and her influence on the Roman Republic which turned into an Empire shortly after her death. While she is not Roman citizen herself, her relations with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony are what brought her influence of power into Roman society and expanded her own in Egypt. Just like any ruler in history she sought power which was not something easily done as a woman in that time, however primary sources such as Josephus and Cassius Dio often do not refer to her as a great ruler, but as a seductress

    Read More

  • Cleopatra Informative Speech

    454 Words  | 2 Pages

    Cleopatra was the last pharaoh to rule Egypt, she ruled Egypt for nearly 22 years. Cleopatra was born in 69BC and died in 30BC, Cleopatra was last of the Ptolemaic dynasty which was a Macedonian Greek family. She ruled Alexandria with her brother that she also married until he sent her away, Cleopatra’s brother killed one of Rome’s generals and Julius Caesar was not happy and he threatened to take possession of Egypt but instead he restored Cleopatra to the throne. Cleopatra commanded armies at the age of 21 and spoke many different languages. Her first years where a bit of a struggle, there was a drought and famine because of the failure of the Nile to flood.

    Read More

  • Julius Caesar Thesis

    793 Words  | 4 Pages

    “If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it”- Julius Caesar, the man who is known as one of the most fascinating political figures of all time. The one who through his military genius, expanded the Roman Republic to include parts of what are now Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium. Although the hero had many followers and admirers, he was ultimately stabbed to death by his own fellow politicians. Caesar was born in July, 100 B.C.E to Gaius Caesar and Aurelia. The family claimed a noble history but hadn’t produced many influential people till then.

    Read More

  • Cleopatra Movie Analysis

    1158 Words  | 5 Pages

    In history, the Egypt queen is believed to yearn for her throne and even more. In the film, there were many details that clarified her desires. Cleopatra, who became queen at a young age, was an extraordinary woman for her time, and was capable of ruling the whole Egypt. Technically she was co-ruler with her younger brother, Ptolemy who tried to oust her from the throne. Her love for Caesar was actually no more than an act of getting the throne back and even to conquer the world as she longed to accomplish the dream of the Great Alexander.

    Read More

More about Cleopatra Propaganda

Open Document