Despite their many similarities, the few different elements between the marriages of Caesar to Calpurnia and Brutus to Portia, characters in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, provide a striking contrast, add to the suspense of the plot, and show how the fatal flaws of the two husbands tie in to how they relate to their respective situations. Granted, these two marriages have similar components. Both husbands were high-ranking politicians and both wives were educated and persuasive women. In addition, there was communication in both marriages. This is seen when Portia rebukes Brutus saying, “Is it excepted I should know no secrets...” and Brutus tells her the conspiracy plot. Communication is understood with Caesar and Calpurnia when he …show more content…
This is seen when Portia asks Brutus, “Is Brutus sick…” and, “Make me acquainted with your cause of grief…” Another time is when Calpurnia orders Caesar to stay home for his own good. Nevertheless, the differences in marriage traits between these two couples are more numerous than these similarities. In Brutus and Portia’s marriage, there is mutual respect and selflessness. Portia kneels before Brutus and calls him, “my lord” as a sign of respect and he addresses her as “Good Portia” in turn. Sensitivity is understood when Brutus tells Portia the conspiracy plan even though does not want to, out of concern for her mental health and because of the need for secrecy. In Caesar and Calpurnia’s marriage, there is dominance and desperation. When Calpurnia orders Caesar to stay home and when he refuses three times, saying that he will go to the Senate, the quest for marital supremacy is clearly seen. Anxiety is found when Calpurnia repeatedly pleads, “Do not go forth today” and after Caesar repeats three times, “Caesar shall go forth,” anxious to go to the Senate. These conversations between husband and wife serve to add drama to the plot through building suspense by quickly switching between the two
When comparing the Roman Republic to the Roman empire they are very different, but also share a few common grounds. The Roman Republic was formed in 509 BC. Once it began to expand it began the most powerful nation in the world (Admin ). However, once the senators, representatives, and congressman started to become more powerful, things started to become very chaotic. Therefore, 500 years later the Roman Empire had been created.
One of the most famous scenes in Julius Caesar is Act 3, Scene 2, a rhetorical clash during which the the fate of all of Rome hangs in the balance. It is during these moments that Brutus and Marc Antony showcase their rhetorical skills, turning the tides against the conspirators and ultimately culminating in their demises. This is when we, as readers, receive an opportunity to see both the good and the supposed “tyranny” of Caesar, in the form of Brutus’s and Antony’s well-crafted orations. More importantly, it symbolizes the fall of Brutus’s good reputation, and the rising in power of Octavius and Antony, who will later form the second triumvirate with Lepidus.
This quote from Julius Caesar is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the characters in the play, and how their choices ultimately lead to their fate. Portia's death is a prime example of the sacrifices made by characters in Julius Caesar. She takes her own life after learning of her husband Brutus' plans, and her death serves as a tragic reminder of the consequences of political ambition. Portia's death is particularly tragic because it was a
it’s clear that Decius relies on logical appeal , pathos, and the power to rebundle in order convince Caesar to go to the house on the The Ides of
Due to this flaw, it was fate that Caesar would succumb to this and die because his judgement was clouded. Calpurnia uses foreshadowing in her argument, for she talks of omens, but neither Calpurnia nor Caesar knew that her dream was a telling of his fate. This made Decius’ argument seem more realistic, for Calpurnia’s foreshadowing is more abstract while Decius’ claims that the council would look down upon him would seem more sensible. It’s easy to believe that someone is cowardly if they do not show up to an important event due to the possibility of danger, but it’s hard to grasp something that is not set in stone. The dramatic irony would be that Decius is a conspirator and is plotting Caesar's assassination, that was known to the audience yet unknown to the all characters except Decius
(II.i.283-287). Portia questions Brutus already aware of the fact that he is not sick and he is hiding something from her. She knows that a person who is actually sick would not be walking around outside during the middle of the night, risking becoming more sick.
Portia was a loyal wife, and very patience and trustworthy. She had been ‘asleep,’ throughout most the play, although she had known there was something going on that Brutus is not telling her. Portia begged Brutus to tell her his intentions, and upon refusing, she reveals a stab, in which she had done herself, to prove her patience, a keeper of secrets, and to convince Brutus. She is well-aware of how to prove her honor, which was to inflict harm on herself. Portia exclaims, “Portia is Brutus' harlot, not his wife,” (2.1.310) this is her saying that if she, Portia, can not learn of her husband’s aim, she is not a wife, but another prostitute.
and he described the tragic relationship between two best friends, Brutus and
In “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”, Caesar’s main flaw is his arrogance and ambition, which both led to his doom. His overconfidence and self-love blinded him of the sharp thorns growing from his sides which were masked with loyalty and care. Viciously assassinated by the closest people in his heart, Julius Caesar had been known for centuries as the blind conceited man. On the other hand, loyalty conflicted Brutus, who is argued to be the protagonist of the tragedy. Although he was loyal to Caesar, he was loyal to his nation too and thought that the death of Caesar would be for the best for the nation.
Brutus is confronted by his wife in a intimate manner, because Brutus is being distant from her and keeping secrets about his life. When confronted, Brutus does not open up(2.1.11). Now in Caesars case things are different. His wife confronts him about a dream she had had the night before(2.2.8). Her foreshadowing nightmare could’ve saved his life, but because he was in the presence of another man he went with the opinion of a backstabber instead of his wife’s opinion (whom quite
Portia can also give Brutus some ideas about how to run everything. Brutus says this about Portia, “You are my true and honorable wife, as dear to me as are the ruddy drops that visit my sad heart. ’’I chose this quote because it explains how Brutus thinks she honorable and will trust
In Portia and Brutus ' conversation, we see a strong connection between the couple. Portia deeply cares for her husband and his well-being, and accordingly Brutus has a reverence for her that is superior to that of Caesar to his wife. In the scene, Portia confronts Brutus saying she has detected a change in his behavior. "You suddenly arose, and walked about. Musing and sighing arms across."
Decius begins his talk with Caesar by telling Caesar that Calpurnia merely misinterpreted her dream – her dream was “a vision fair and fortunate”, not one of death. He then continues to illustrate and manipulate Calpurnia’s dream into something desirable to Caesar. By describing the “many smiling Romans” bathing in Caesar’s “reviving blood”, Decius reveals his understanding of Caesar’s vanity. Decius doesn’t stop there as Decius continues to use many appeals to Caesar’s ego throughout his talk. By calling Caesar “you great Rome,” Decius greatly appeals to Caesar’s emotions by stroking his ego.
All through, William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, the subject of companionship would end up being an exceptionally fragile and manipulative component. This component would be the very element that would seal Julius Caesar's destiny. Brutus, Decius, and the various schemers would utilize this to their energy, and to Julius' shortcoming. Fellowship was utilized as a spread to daze Julius from reality, from the plots against him. Honeyed words alongside control was utilized as a method for influence to mitigate any sentiments of uncertainty or exhaustion.
Caesar’s determination to only act upon what that gent didst wast the biggest reason of his death. Forget about me, Caesar hadn’t even listened to his own wife Calpurnia. He says that Calpurnia was not a slave of his, but then why did he not treat her as a part of him. Was it not his duty to listen to his wife? Was it not his duty to walk side by side with his wife through sickness and in health?