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Where did Portia wound herself to prove her strength?
Portia stabs herself because she wants to show Brutus her strength and that she can handle difficulties. She is a woman and she can be as strong as him. "She has but a man's mind but a woman's might."
What is Stoicism How does Brutus show that he follows this philosophy?
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.
What does Portia do to convince Brutus to tell her what is going on?
She cut herself on the thigh to prove her strength of character to him
What has Portia done to show Brutus that she is worthy of knowing his secret?
The main thing that Portia does is stab herself in the thigh. She does this to proove to Brutus that she can bear pain for him. She also blabs on about how much she knows her place but she wanted to know anyway. She gets herself so worked up that in the end she says she feels like Brutus' private prosititute rather than his wife.
Why does Cassius forge letters to Brutus?
To show Brutus that he is in fact loved by the citizens of Rome
How was Brutus and Portia's marriage?
Brutus and Portia's marriage appears to be based on mutual respect and love. Portia is not afraid to stand up to Brutus and demand that he treat her as a "woman well reputed." She desires to share his secrets and his worries, and she is even willing to wound herself to show her bravery. When she slashes her thigh, she is showing that she will not reveal Brutus' secrets even under pain of torture. Brutus sees how determined Portia is to prove that she is "stronger than her sex," and he rewards this sentiment with loving respect. Portia's argument with Brutus can be contrasted with Caesar's argument with Calpurnia. Caesar is far more authoritarian, and seems not to care that he is humiliating Calpurnia and causing her a great deal anguish in refusing to heed her advice regarding his meeting with the Senate.
Where did Portia wound herself to prove her strength?
Portia stabs herself because she wants to show Brutus her strength and that she can handle difficulties. She is a woman and she can be as strong as him. "She has but a man's mind but a woman's might."
What is Stoicism How does Brutus show that he follows this philosophy?
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.
What does Portia do to convince Brutus to tell her what is going on?
She cut herself on the thigh to prove her strength of character to him
What has Portia done to show Brutus that she is worthy of knowing his secret?
The main thing that Portia does is stab herself in the thigh. She does this to proove to Brutus that she can bear pain for him. She also blabs on about how much she knows her place but she wanted to know anyway. She gets herself so worked up that in the end she says she feels like Brutus' private prosititute rather than his wife.
Who is stoic character in the book Julius Caesar?
Brutus is because he doesn't show any emotion when he found out that his wife, Portia, died. Someone who is stoic is unaffected by grief or pain, and that is why I believe that Brutus is a stoic character in the tragedy of Julius Caesar.
What are the Character sketches of brutus in Julius Caesar drama?
Brutus is a noble Roman senator who is conflicted between his loyalty to Rome and his friendship with Julius Caesar. He is idealistic, honorable, and believes in doing what is best for the Roman Republic. However, his decision to join the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar leads to his downfall as he underestimates the consequences of his actions. Ultimately, Brutus is a tragic figure who is torn between his principles and the political turmoil of his time.
Why are the names Ellen and Portia frequently mentioned in the news?
The names Ellen and Portia are mentioned a lot in the news because they are referencing Ellen DeGeneres, a gay female comedian and host of her own talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". Portia de Rossi is an actress and is also Ellen's wife.
Which line does Shakespeare have Caesar say to show that he did not expect brutus's treachery?
"Et tu Brute?" ("What?! You, too, Brutus?)
Why does Cassius forge letters to Brutus?
To show Brutus that he is in fact loved by the citizens of Rome
Does Ellen still have a television show?
Yes, there is a talk show called Ellen, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres.
In what act does Brutus show self-righteousness?
In act 4(IV)
