I have studied Julius Caesar a play written by William Shakespeare. I focused the study on act 3 scene 2 the speeches by Brutus and Antony. I am looking at the persuasive techniques used by the two speakers and why Antony's speech won over the crowd.
Julius Caesar has been an influential figure in history for 2000 years. Caesar was such a powerful, heroic leader with his death a devastating civil war ensued.
Julius Caesar is so influential decisions made today in the present day idolise him like Kaiser of Germany, Tsar of Russia and caesarean births. Julius Caesar's story shows a relationship with modern day stories of deceit and tragedy with such a twisting and famous plot modern audiences are still drawn to it.
Shakespeare has written many plays based on historical events like, Henry VI and Richard III. This shows he clearly likes writing about historic events or is good at them. When he wrote this play Queen Elizabeth was in power and in his day everyone respected and......
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