Essays on Conspirators

At the end of the play Mark Antony proclaims that Caesar was the noblest of them all, I would like to argue that Antony was for he was the one who did not leave Caesar’s side and conspire to kill him. While this is one of Antony’s strengths, however, I will also illustrate how it is one of his weaknesses due to the fact Caesar was developing into more of a king or a dictator instead of an emperor as he obtained more and more power. Thus this paper will examine both the strengths and weaknesses of ...

In William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, the conspirators give several reasons why it is just to assassinate Caesar who is gaining more and more power that he is starting to become a dictator of democratic Rome. Now ordinarily one would be wary of taking part in murdering someone especially when they consider the consequences but the conspirators thought this was the just thing to do for the sake of Rome. While this seems like a very noble reason, however, Shakespeare seems to suggest that the conspirators planned Caesar’s death in order to replace one ruler with another ...

Initial Tension

The initial conflict in this story is between Odysseus, his family, and the society. Telemachus' father is not in the kingdom. Calypso is obsessed with Odysseus and traps him on an island. He feels helpless as he thinks of a way to escape the island. Consequently, men with evil ambitions conspire to make Telemachus' mother their wife. Telemachus considers it so disrespectful, none of these men would even think of courting his mother if his dad were present. Furthermore, no one had confirmed that his father was dead. If anyone were to marry Odysseus wife, then they would assume ...

“Et tu, Brute?” Many people recognize this pithy question as Julius Caesar’s last words upon seeing Roman senator Marcus Julius Brutus, with whom he had a relationship akin to that of a father and son, among his murderers on March 15, 44 BC. The phrase roughly translates to, “You too, Brutus?”. However, there is no historical evidence these were Caesar’s last words; more likely; they were popularized by William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in the sixteenth century. Known as the Ides of March, Caesar’s death is one of the most famous political overthrows in all of ...

History of Western Civilization

Western civilization describes the development of human civilization beginning in the Middle East and spreading westwards. Its roots may date back to 9000 BCE when humans existing as hunters and gatherers began to settle into agricultural societies. However, the western civilization, in its more strictly defined European spheres, traces its roots back to classical antiquity. The western civilization had spread to northern America, South America and much of Oceania. In western history, there were three seminal periods: the Classical Greece (Hellenic), the pagan roman empire and the ancient Israel. The Greeks believed in democracy and pursuit of intellectual inquiry. ...

"The Lives of the Twelve Caesars" (De vita Caesarum) is the main work of Roman historian Suetonius, written during his tenure as secretary of Emperor Hadrian. It is a collection of biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 Roman princeps, from Augustus to Domitian. This work is one of the most important works of antiquity. It is written in simple language, and each biography of Emperors is written in a certain pattern. For example, Suetonius description always starts on the origin of of the each ruler, the early years of his life, his social activities, then proceeds to personal qualities ...

The assassination of Julius Caesar was the result of a conspiracy group of senators, led by Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus. The conspirators wanted to overthrow Julius Caesar, who during the Civil War evolved from a military commander in the sole ruler of Rome. The conspirators killed Caesar March 15, 44 BC, which led to another civil war and eventually to the establishment of the rule of Caesar's heir Octavian as a Roman emperor. The reign of Caesar as dictator of the Roman Republic lasted for more than four years, and the Senate had no real power. However, the authority ...

The Gabriel Rebellion is a revolt organized in the summer of 1800 by a man whom many call Gabriel Prosser. His last name was derived from his master, Thomas Prosser. The main objective of the revolt was to fight for the freedom of black slaves held within the state of Virginia. However, the revolt did not materialize because word spread around before the plan could be executed. Immediately after the governor got wind of the revolt, security was beefed up around Richmond where the uprising had been planned to start. Nonetheless, the rebellion had an impact on the treatment of slaves ...

"The Lives of the Twelve Caesars" (De vita Caesarum) is the main work of Roman historian Suetonius, written during his tenure as secretary of Emperor Hadrian. It is a collection of biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 Roman princeps, from Augustus to Domitian. This work is one of the most important works of antiquity. It is written in simple language, and each biography of Emperors is written in a certain pattern. For example, Suetonius description always starts on the origin of of the each ruler, the early years of his life, his social activities, then proceeds to personal qualities ...

Summary of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

Historians and dramatists have a history of presenting their subjects differently. In order to ascertain the language used and the way they presented their protagonists, this paper looks at Shakespeare’s representation of Julius Caesar. Shakespeare wrote his play much after Caesar’s assassination; therefore, there is every possibility that Shakespeare could have used a lot more of dramatic presentations to influence his audience. Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar opens with a scene on the streets of Rome. Act I, Scene I. A street in Rome; enter Flavius, Marullus and some commoners. It begins in February 44 BC., when Julius Caesar enters ...

The motives that inspired the political system in the late Roman Republic may be best illustrated through an examination of the writings by Cicero. Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman philosopher, lawyer, orator and politician. However, Cicero considered his political involvement as the greatest achievement despite his notable success in legal practice and oratory. Indeed, it is during this period of consulship that there was a Catilian conspiracy which sought to overthrow the Roman government. As a consequence of this attempt to overthrow the government, Cicero called for the execution of the five conspirators without the conduct of due process. In ...

One of the most renowned tragedies written by Shakespeare, “Julius Caesar” was first performed in England in the year 1599. The play follows the rise of Julius Caesar as a ruler of Rome, the eventual dissent among the public against him, his assassination at the hands of those he trusted the most and the public realization of his worth after his death. Although it may not seem apparent, the story and character of Julius Caesar has been compared to that of Jesus Christ. While the former led the most powerful empire of the time, the latter was the founder of ...

‘Name’

‘Instructor’s name’ Plutarch or Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, is a Greek writer and historian, known for his famous works, ‘Parallel lives’ and ‘Moralia’. Plutarch primarily was a priest at the Apollo Temple at Delphi, but he also served as a magistrate in Chaeronea and held office as an archon (a title for a specific public office). He lived from 46 to 120 AD and started his biographical works by writing about the Roman rulers from Augustus to Vitellius. His biographies can also be classified under studies about character and leadership traits, rather than as purely historical account of yesteryear rulers. This does not ...

Preserving the Crime Scene

The preservation of a digital crime scene requires that standard recommended procedures be followed. According to Houck, Crsipino, and McAdam, (2012), preserving the crime scene is aimed at reducing chances of tampering the digital evidence. The preservation of the crime scene forms part of the digital investigation process (Wiles and Reyes, 2011). All parties concerned with the crime will be required to be asked questions and the location of the crime scene will need to be identified prior to the preservation. Performing a live analysis will require the computer to be disconnected. This will ensure that data cannot be modified ...

Today, there is a tremendous and an apparently overwhelming amount of literature about Lincoln’s assassination. Even then, James L. Swanson’s “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer” does not induce skepticism among those who are interested in knowing more about this tragic event in American history because he offers them something new. In fact, Swanson approaches this material with a rationally new angle. Many Americans are under the misconception that John Wilkes Booth, a successful actor, was devastated by the victory of the Union in the Civil War and assassinated Lincoln, who had been elected as the U.S. president for ...

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the largest city, and currently the capital city of the Dominican Republic. It was founded in the year 1492 by Bartholomew Columbus, and has been the longest settlement of European people in America. The city has changed hands over time for quite a number of times. Through history, the city has been controlled by the French, Spanish and the rebellious Haitian slaves, before attaining its independence in the year 1844. It serves at the seat of the government, with all the main services and operations being located there. This information was obtained through reading various articles about ...

President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated! So says the newspapers, but how did it happen and what was the aftermath of the assassination? Was the murderer apprehended? All these questions are brought to light and cleverly answered by the novel Chasing Lincoln's Killer written by James L. Swanson, the best seller author of “The Manhunt”. In fact this book is a young adult version of the Manhunt. Swanson unfolds a thrilling narrative of John Wilkes Booth plot to assassinate the president of the United States of America followed by captivating 12 days man hunt for him. This takes the reader through Washington ...

The United States has faced several hurdles in coming to be one of the greatest nations in the world. The history of the country is peddled by several incidences that have significantly altered the path of the county and the world at large. Some of these incidences include the great migration to the American continent, civil wars and the drafting of the declaration of the independence by the founding father. The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln was also one of the most significant events in American history. On April 14th, 1865, on Good Friday, the president of the United ...

Law of Torts in Business

Introduction

In the laws of a country, the law of tort is concerned with how someone treats their neighbour. A person should not injure a person neither should he trespass into a neighbour’s property. Such acts are considered to be criminal in nature and the individual will be liable in a court of law. The law of torts covers a range of actions such as negligence, intentional injury and defamation that ruins an individual’s reputation. The law of torts is best illustrated by the case of Donogue vs. Stevenson. The plaintiff was with a friend in a cafeteria taking ginger beer. When she took ...

Writers throughout their work applies various forms of styles and techniques in an attempt to capture the attention of their audience while at the same time bringing out the theme of the piece of work they are presenting. Marc Anthony in his speech tried to bring the perspective of both the citizens and some individuals on the view of Caesar’s rule and life in general. At the funeral, there were those who supported Caesar while others opposed him and his methods of leadership, forcing Anthony to illustrate both sides of the coin. What is evident from the ...