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The Self-Destruction of Marcus Brutus By Aida Ruiz
Breaking News Rome has been shaken by the news
of Marcus Brutus self annihilation .On October 23
Rome lost one of its noble man at the Battle of Phillipi in which Brutus thought he found himself defeated in battle. When reality everything was running
smooth, controlled, and could have possible have
won the civil war. Many say that the motive behind
Brutus’ conflicting actions was that he did not want to
be captured and brought back to Rome. Where he
Ancient Rome at its best.
would have to face the rage of the Roman plebeians.
Who were angry at him for becoming part of the conspiracy against Caius Julius Caesar. After the brutal
stabbing and homicide of Julius Caesar, Brutus
gave a speech on which he explained all his reasons
why he was against a dictatorship led by Julius CaeThe Moral of Portia Stabbing Herself In Her Thigh By Kevenia Jackson
sar. Following up to Brutus speech came Antony and
gave his speech that proved the commoners that
While sitting down talk to one another, Portia and Brutus are talking but Portia
Brutus’ arguments were wrong. As a result the plefeels like Brutus doesn’t think she’s brave or strong enough for certain situations.
On March 15, while Brutus was talking to Lucius Portia had came in but he doesn’t beians sought revenge for Caesar and come togethwant to tell her what they’re talking about nor wants to tell her what they are going er against the conspirators which Brutus was part of.
to do. He says it’s not for her health thus to commit for her weak condition to the
Brutus’ body was found with a stab in his chest causraw cold morning.
ing the nobles death. Marc Antony will be in charge
of his burial rights for Brutus’ wife committed suicide
Portia got up worrying about Brutus on how he suddenly arose and walked about
as well a few days before. Antony announced that
musing and sighing with his arms across. She tries to ask him what’s wrong but
Brutus will be given the burial for an honorable man
he stared at her with an ungentle look. She continuously tries and tries to asking
him what’s the matter but he doesn’t tell her then suddenly he with angry wafer of of Rome. For he was the only joined the because
his hand, he gave her a sign for her to leave him alone and Portia did as what was Cassius made him believe that that the people of
Rome wanted Caesar out and so believing this he
told. Portia wonders if Brutus is sick and is it physical to walk unbraced and stuck
became part of the conspiracy. Not because of envy
up the humors.
but because “he loved Rome more than Caesar” He
While still trying to let Brutus get comfortable and to try and let him tell her what’s
committed an unlawful action against his most estiwrong she feels like he thinks he has a weak wife. She feels like she should know mated friend because he loved Rome and he only
his secrets that appertain to him. Brutus says he doesn’t want a weak wife and
wanted to best for his country and its peoples.
Portia says she isn’t weak even from darkness. Portia grabs the knife and says “
Here in the thigh, can I bear that with patience, and not my husband’s secrets?’
Brutus asks guard to hold sword
Brutus was shocked once she did that, because he just had an eye opener right in
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