He was ashamed of Brutus and the other conspirators. He felt anger, remorse, and fear for the future of Rome. He felt his heart was lost and lies with Caesar. Antony explained to the people that the conspirators should die; their death would avenge Caesar’s. Antony’s speech was more powerful than Brutus’.
Many readers have different interpretations while reading It Calls You Back, written by Luis Rodriguez; it is often said the narrative has a weak structure, detracting from the work, due to Rodriguez’s word choice and writing structure. Luis Rodriguez often chooses to use the dialogue from the different cultures he has been a part of throughout his lifetime, helping to not only define who he is as person, but as a writer as well. Many critics of the narrative however, fail to pay close attention to the internal characteristics of the text itself, and often look for external evidence to explain the work, thus being an example of new criticism. One of the main differences between Rodriguez’s memoir versus others is the lack of education Rodriguez was able to receive. Although he did attend Cal State La, he was never able to graduate, due to being imprisoned.
Gaius Cassius Longinus, the main conspirator in the assassination of Caesar voted to kill Lepidus V as well, but was prevented from doing so by Marcus Junius Brutus, who argued that two killings could no longer be justified as a political coup. After the assassination, the remaining members of the senate worked to keep the peace in Rome. The death of Caesar had greatly upset the middle and lower classes, to the extent of riots and public violence. In a thirst for power, Mark Antony and Lepidus V worked together in secret to turn the Plebeians
This action leads to him being considered a tragic hero. Creon’s human flaw of arrogance causes him to ignore reasoning and advice and listen only to his own thoughts. He states, "My voice is the one voice giving orders in this city". He is afraid to go back on his word because it will hurt his pride and he is afraid that it will cause him to lose power with his subjects. This action causes him to lose everyone that he loves.
Rome's army was separated by legions. The military collapsed Rome because it was corrupted a lot of times. Rome was destructed by the army because the army had too much influence on being its own “Private Army”. It was like the army wanted to be under its own control. Also the military wasn't strong enough to defend Rome so that let a lot of invaders attack and almost conquer Rome.
This made Charles resentful because parliament had demanded the war and because all other monarchs had been granted tonnage and poundage for life. This was an origin of the civil war because it was the first sign of resentment. In 1626 matter grew worse as parliament attempted to impeach the royal favourite, Buckingham. Charles saved Buckingham by dissolving parliament, but that meant he did not get his subsidies that had been left in committee whilst impeachment was debated. Also Charles had been accused in this parliament of ‘pricking sheriffs’, which was a cause of the civil war because it made him look untrustworthy.
The Code of Hammurabi had several violations that warranted the death penalty. In our society today, these offenses seem minor and not deserving of such an extreme punishment. For example, if a person stole anything and did not pay for it or return the stolen merchandise, they would be put to death. Also, if a person built a house, and it collapsed and killed the owner who moved in, the builder would be put to death. The Law of Moses would put people to death for sins such as smiting or cursing their mother or father, and stealing a slave.
After Caesars death Brutus expresses himself in his speech “as I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.”(III, ii, 43-46). Brutus did not kill Caesar because he wanted revenge or power as the other conspirators did. He was willing to sacrifice his own life for the good of Rome if that was needed. Brutus’s noble personality is also revealed before Caesars’s assassination. When the conspirators gather at Brutus’s house at night, Cassius suggests that Mark Anthony should also die with Julius Caesar or he could carry on Caesar’s work.
He sent his troops in to aid his father in battle against Athens and Thebes. Soon after this battle Alexander became king at his father’s demise. King Phillip was killed by a man names Pausanias, but it is speculated as to why. After much talk and consideration by the government they agreed it would be in the best interest of the kingdom to have Alexander replace his father for his chance as King. Once he had his much desired position as ruler he killed anyone who could possibly take his place.
This is shown by the use of the words “I know no personal cause to spurn at him, but for the General.” Brutus says that he is joining the conspiracy only for the people when in fact; Brutus is using this as an excuse to kill Caesar. Ever since Caesar has had a rise in Power, Brutus has gotten less attention from the general public. Brutus feels jealous of Caesar and is making an excuse to kill Brutus. Brutus is also trying to convince himself that he is fighting for a worthy cause. Cassius questions how Caesar will act after he obtains the crown, he goes on to state that by crowning Caesar they are giving him power to cause damage.