Question

Write an essay of at least two to three paragraphs to compare and contrast these two depictions of Caesar's victorious return to Rome. Use specific examples to show the similarities and differences in the author's and painter's interpretations of the event.

Answer 1

What are the depictions?

Answer 2

CASCA
You pull'd me by the cloak; would you speak with me?

BRUTUS
Ay, Casca; tell us what hath chanced to-day,
That Caesar looks so sad.

CASCA
Why, you were with him, were you not?

BRUTUS
I should not then ask Casca what had chanced.

CASCA
Why, there was a crown offered him: and being
offered him, he put it by with the back of his hand,
thus; and then the people fell a-shouting.

BRUTUS
What was the second noise for?

CASCA
Why, for that too.

CASSIUS
They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for?

CASCA
Why, for that too.

BRUTUS
Was the crown offered him thrice?

CASCA
Ay, marry, was't, and he put it by thrice, every
time gentler than other, and at every putting-by
mine honest neighbours shouted.

CASSIUS
Who offered him the crown?

CASCA
Why, Antony.

Answer 3

The second picture is showing that Caesar is like a god-there are a bunch of people holding up sprigs to him. An angel is holding a crown over his head.

Answer 4

I know the text is saying he was not to great

Answer 5

He is holding scepter in his hand in the picture and yes, the text is saying that in Casca's perspective, he finds Caesar to be foolish for not accepting the crown

Answer 6

He doesn't understand why everyone is shouting for Caesar.

Answer 7

The picture is showing that Caesar is like a god there are a bunch of people holding up sprigs to him. An angel is holding a crown over his head like a halo. In the picture he is holding a scepter representing power but in the text he turn down the crown three times. In the picture everyone in watching him but in the text everyone it praising him.

Answer 8

@MiaKitty1

Answer 9

Oh, sorry. :) Thanks for the medal and everything but you should also say that in the picture, he is admired as a god but in the passage, Casca sees him as foolish.

Answer 10

Ok thanks for your help your welcome!!