Julius Caesar Characterization by Safee https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg By Safee Ahmed, Roman Gasiorowski, Elle Cross en-us 2017-03-23 19:52:06 UTC 2023-01-19 05:47:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Brutus safeegames https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162261635 An Optimate who strongly believes in a government guided by the votes of the senators and has an inflexible sense of honor. He loves Caesar as a friend, but opposes any man becoming dictator, a role which he thinks Caesar wants.]]> 2017-03-23 19:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162261635 Caesar safeegames https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162261758 Description: A member of the Populares party who was a successful military leader and played a large role in the events that led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Picture: ]]> 2017-03-23 19:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162261758 Cassius safeegames https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162261839
He is Caesar's biggest rival in the play. Caesar sees him as a big threat because he is in the opposite political faction as him, the Optimates. He spends a majority of the play ridiculing Caesar and trying to turn powerful people against him.
Quotes:
DIRECT:"He reads much, he is a great observer, and he looks quite through the deeds of men. He loves no plays, as though dost, Antony; he hears no music." (Shakespeare 1:2:40)
INDIRECT: "Well, honour is the subject of my story. I cannot tell what you and other men think of this life; but for my single self, I had as lief not be as live to be in awe of such a thing as I myself." (Shakespeare 1:1:32)
DIRECT: "And be not jealous of me, gentle Brutus : Were I a common laugher, or did use to stale with ordinary oaths my love to every new protester; if you know that I do fawn on men and hug them hard." (Shakespeare 1:1: 31)

 Biography:
]]> 2017-03-23 19:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162261839 safeegames https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162286999 Quotes:
1) INDIRECT: What means this shouting? I do fear the people/Choose Caesar for their king" (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 2 Pg 34).
2) DIRECT: "I am not gamesome: I do lack some part of that quick spirit that is in Antony...." (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 2 Pg 28).
3) INDIRECT: "I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well'" (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 2 Pg 32).

Biography:
Born in 85 BC in Macedonia, Brutus' full name was Marcus Junius Brutus, and he was raised by an uncle in the principles of Stoicism. After Caesar's self-appointment as dictator, Brutus helped Cassius assassinate Caesar on March 15th, 44 BC. However, Brutus was later driven out and killed himself after a loss in the battle in Philippi.

]]> 2017-03-23 22:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162286999 drake70956 https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162388755 2017-03-24 12:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162388755 Motives: drake70956 https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162389144 Caesar is offered the crown many times but refuses it, showing he would like to separate himself from the ruling aristocrats. However, even though he is not power hungry, he is seduced by the populace's idea of people viewing him as an idol.

Allies:
-Antony
-Octavius

Enemies:
-Casca
-Brutus
-Cicero

Archetype: 
Caesar fits the role of tragic hero due to his protagonist status in the story line, as well as his overbearing pride and confidence that will ultimately lead to his downfall. ]]> 2017-03-24 12:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162389144 safeegames https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162503988 Quotes:
INDIRECT: "let no images
Be hung with Caesar’s trophies". This quote shows Caesar is an accomplished military leader and characterizes him as a great leader. (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 1 Pg 24)
INDIRECT: "Let me have men about me that are fat" (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 2 Pg 38). This quote shows that Caesar prefers to have support from those that do not strive for higher positions (the belief was that fat men do not work hard).
DIRECT: "I do know the man I should avoid/ So soon as that spare Cassius" (Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 2 Pg 40). This quote directly shows the reader that Cassius is the man that Caesar wants to avoid the most.

Biography: ]]> 2017-03-24 18:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162503988 safeegames https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162510125 2017-03-24 19:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162510125 safeegames https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162510588 Motives:
Brutus is very honorable, but he is ultimately an Optimate, and he will do anything to stop a dictatorship from being formed. However, Brutus is also manipulated by Cassius, as that same inflexible honor makes Brutus somewhat gullible.

Allies/Enemies:
Brutus' allies are Cassius and Casca (so far), as they are fellow optimates. Brutus' enemies are the populares, especially Caesar (even though Brutus considers him a dear friend), as Brutus believes that Caesar wants full control of the state.

Archetype:
Brutus' archetypal color would be a light orange, as he is hopeful and passionate for the state's wellbeing, but also because he is innocent enough to be manipulated by Cassius. Brutus' archetype is also the tragic hero, as he is honorable and a good person, but he is manipulated by Cassius.]]> 2017-03-24 19:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162510588 ecro5250 https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162510667 2017-03-24 19:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162510667 safeegames https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162510956 Motives:
Cassius has the motive of removing Caesar from power because he is selfish and wants to be in power himself.

Allies:
-Casca
-Brutus
Enemies:
-Caesar 
-Marius 
 
He plays the archetypal role of devil figure because he manipulates people (Brutus) for his own selfish purposes. He is constantly seeking for ways to empower himself, tries to plot the downfall of others, and is very clever. ]]> 2017-03-24 19:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/safeegames/ibfujq477xeg/wish/162510956