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Stoicism is an ancient Greek school of philosophy. The founder of Stoicism is Zeno of Citium in Athens in 3rd century BC. The Stoics believed that destructive emotions arose due to errors in judgment, and that a sage would not have such emotions. A sage was considered to be a morally and intellectually perfect person, whose own will was in consonance with nature. The Stoics believed that virtue is sufficient for happiness, so a sage should be immune to misfortune.
Today the word stoic is used to mean calm, but the ancient view was that only a sage could be truly free and that moral corruptions were vicious.
Stoicism was popular in Greece and the Roman Empire, until the Emperor Justinian I closed all philosophy schools in 529 AD, considering them as contrary to his Christian beliefs.
The historical character, Brutus, was believed to have been shaped by Stoicism, characterized by living according to nature, cultivating equanimity in all circumstances, and recognizing certain 'common conceptions' that are universal to all men.
In Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar, Brutus is depicted as suppressing his emotions throughout the play, in keeping with Stoic beliefs. He learns of the death of his wife, Portia, but does not mention it immediately to Cassius who comes to meet him. The two men have an argument, and only later does Brutus tell Cassius of Portia's death.
This scene possibly denotes the struggle that Brutus undergoes to keep his emotions in check, in keeping with his Stoic beliefs.
There is also a description of Brutus crying before his own death, which could possibly mean his failure to abide by Stoic philosophy until the very end.
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Why does Cassius forge letters to Brutus?
To show Brutus that he is in fact loved by the citizens of Rome
In what act does Brutus show self-righteousness?
In act 4(IV)
How does the fact that Cassius has Cinna plant the letters for Brutus to read in act 1.3 show a conflict between ambition and friendship?
Brutus is a well-respected man, and as his brother-in-law, Cassius should not be manipulating Brutus in order to achieve his own ambition.
Why does Cassius tell Brutus stories about Caesar?
Cassius wants Brutus to join in a conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar. He tells Brutus stories of Caesar to poison his mind and make Brutus believe that Caesar wants to set himself up as a tyrant.
In the passage from Julius Caesar why does Antony repeat the phrase he is an honorable man?
to show the audience that brutus is not trustworthy.
Why does Cassius forge letters to Brutus?
To show Brutus that he is in fact loved by the citizens of Rome
Which line does Shakespeare have Caesar say to show that he did not expect brutus's treachery?
"Et tu Brute?" ("What?! You, too, Brutus?)
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my philosophy is to use the skills i have to get the results to show for
What does a stotic mean?
philosophy is STOICISM, begun by ZENO OF CYPRUS. Indifference to all human experiences. Unpleasant and painful experiences in life must be accepted, part of nature. Accept poverty, disease, death, as the will of God, fate, etc.. Man isnt "Master of Fate" Dont show emotion
What does stotic mean?
philosophy is STOICISM, begun by ZENO OF Cyprus. Indifference to all human experiences. Unpleasant and painful experiences in life must be accepted, part of nature. Accept poverty, disease, death, as the will of God, fate, etc.. Man isnt "Master of Fate" Dont show emotion
In what act does Brutus show self-righteousness?
In act 4(IV)
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As follows:
How does the fact that Cassius has Cinna plant the letters for Brutus to read in act 1.3 show a conflict between ambition and friendship?
Brutus is a well-respected man, and as his brother-in-law, Cassius should not be manipulating Brutus in order to achieve his own ambition.
Why does Cassius tell Brutus stories about Caesar?
Cassius wants Brutus to join in a conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar. He tells Brutus stories of Caesar to poison his mind and make Brutus believe that Caesar wants to set himself up as a tyrant.
What are the release dates for The Eric Andre Show - 2012 Scott Porter Brutus The Barber Beefcake 2-10?
The Eric Andre Show - 2012 Scott Porter Brutus The Barber Beefcake 2-10 was released on: USA: 5 December 2013
What are the Character sketches of brutus in Julius Caesar drama?
Brutus was first and foremost an honorable man, putting the safety of Rome above everything else. His three most noticeable characteristics were his honor, his naivete, and his stoicism. However, his honor honesty, and trustfulness eventually became the things that killed him.First of all, Brutus is a stoic. He and his wife Portia are both very stoic, and they don't show emotions towards things. The most striking instance of Brutus' stoicism is when Portia commits suicide. Cassius is having a hard time accepting Portia's death, but Brutus just shrugs it off. He immediately says to Cassius "Speak no more of her. Give me a bowl of wine" (V. iii. 157-158). Another example is when Portia stabs herself in the thigh. Even after this Brutus does not tell her what his plan is and instead immediately sends her off. Finally, when facing the possibility of taking his own life, he shows little emotion and instead still thinks out everything extremely carefully.Brutus' sense of honor and his love for Rome was his most striking quality. With those qualities also comes a sense of honesty. The best example of Brutus' honor was his decision to join the conspirators. Although he was a good friend to Caesar and Caesar had not done anything bad yet, the very threat of Caesar becoming a tyrant led Brutus to joining the conspirators. Cassius said Brutus could be swayed with his honor, meaning Brutus values his honor so much that he places it above all else (I. ii. 304-308). Besides from joining the conspiracy, Brutus also himself said he would look at all public matters equally and that "I (Brutus) love the name of honor more than I fear death" (I. ii. 85-89). Upon Brutus' death, Marc Antony called Brutus the "noblest Roman of them all" (V. v. 68-75). He said all the conspirators except Brutus killed Caesar out of envy. Even when committing a crime so severe as murder, Brutus suggested to the conspirators that they...
In this passage from Julius Caesar why does Antony repeat the phrase ''he is an honorable man''?
“To show that audience that Brutus is not trustworthy “
