Assess the impact of the Emperor Tiberius on the Principate The impact that the Emperor Tiberius had on the principate was contested by both the ancient and modern historians through time. Ancient historians mostly comprised detested Tiberius as it was their obligation to expose the evils of the principate under the Julio-Claudians and portray its degeneration into tyranny. His flaws are highlighted by the end of his reign particularly caused by his enigmatic personality, deteriorating relationship with the senate, influence of Sejanus and the repercussions of the treason trials. Whilst modern sources illustrate him from a more positive perspective pointing out his good intentions, effectively administrating the state, vastly improving
Even though Ovid presents a story in which Jove uses his divine authority to punish, while Virgil, in contrast, displays a story in which Jove uses his divine authority to help and reassure, they both incorporate these two themes in very much the same way. By using the two stories to supplement each other, we get a clearer explanation of the two themes. It also appears that Jove pays little attention to human morality, if at all, when making the decision to use his authority. First of all, in Aeneid, Jove uses his divine authority to make sure the fate of Aeneas is kept on track. In Book I, Aeneas is trying to fulfill his fate by establishing a new home in Italy.
Brutus: Patriot or Betrayer Damaging the trust of another person in a relationship and being dishonest are both considered to be signs of disloyalty and betrayal. In William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, betrayal was the basis of and during the entire course of the story. The question is based on whether or not Brutus should be considered a patriot or a betrayer based on his actions throughout the play. I don’t think there is an easy way to answer this question without looking into the background that caused Brutus to act out a betrayal toward Caesar because of his patriotism toward Rome. Early on in the play, the first act of disloyalty is shown by Cassius.
Despite the collection of poems being published under the guidance of her husband and poet Ted Hughes, Plath had outlined an arrangement prior to her death which is where the main debate regarding the authoritative edition of Ariel arises. The two versions, whilst containing a similar selection of poems in a similar order, result in different expressive functions. Perloff argued that “Plath’s arrangement emphasizes, not death, but struggle and revenge, the outrage that follows the recognition that the beloved is also the betrayer, that the shrine at which one worships is also the tomb”[1] whereas Hughes’ Ariel arrangement has been seen as his attempt to make the text less personally aggressive to himself[2] by his critics and simply as protective of those the more lacerating poems were aimed at as well as including stronger poems[3] by his supporters. The difference in reactions to the two versions of Ariel suggests that each version’s authorial intention differs despite supposedly being the same text.
To what extent was the reign of Tiberius successful? An evaluation of Tiberius’ success or otherwise is difficult. Ancient sources are quick to point to his failings, right from his accession to the ‘princeps’, which Suetonius claims only came about by default, “for want of any better choice”. Tacitus may not be as theatrical in his treatise on Tiberius, but he too was often critical of the emperor, highlighting how Tiberius was cruel and arrogant, and how Tiberius’ murder of his potential rival, Agrippa Postumus, was callous. Such subjectivity clouds much of the ancient appraisals of Tiberius.
431–352 bce), suggested a contempt for commoners in charge, indicating the fiction of the unity presented by Pericles. In addition, the defensive strategy withdrew the citizenship behind the city's walls with the intention of relying upon maritime trade for foodstuffs to outlast Sparta's armies in the field. Unfortunately for many displaced aristocratic farmers, this policy allowed the destruction of their family holdings and livelihood. Thus Pericles' Funeral Oration did not merely praise the noble dead but also served to contrast the political and social systems of Athens and Sparta. Pericles seized the opportunity to promote the benefits of democracy and to extol its virtues in the face of the aristocratic forces that idolized the Spartan system.
Kate Grenville’s main character William Thornhill goes through times were things he does seems right at the time of commitment, but they are all selfish acts. Like the stealing in New South Wales, which wasn’t a necessity as it was in London. He also steals land from the aboriginals even though he knows they’re there. The prejudice which
Andrew Kim Mrs. Elrod 10th Grade G/AC March 6, 2012 Literary Analysis Essay In the play, “Antigone,” Creon’s view of justice is morally wrong. He lets his pride and authority get in his way of his judgment. Creon was stubborn and did seek change until the death of his family. After his downfall, he finds the understanding of justice. Creon is sorry for what he was done, he repents, but it is already too late.
Antony states if Caesar would have been ambitious he would have not cared for those people being held captive. Antony proved that Caesar himself appealed to the censorship of the people when he said “When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept;” (99). Antony showed that Caesar was sympathetic towards the people, because they believed he was ambitious. His rhetorical technique emphasized the fact that the people were oblivious to his acts of sympathy precisely because they did not truly know him. He also states that Caesar was not ambitious because “[He] thrice presented him with a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse.
Some may ask, "Is Caesar a hero, or just an ignorant tyrant?" others ask "Were Brutus' intentions as pure as we thought?" I think in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare revealed the major character flaws of each individual in this play. As an example, Brutus loved Rome with a passion. But his love for Rome caused him to do something that not many other people would ever dream of doing.