Cassius Dio: The Influence Of Octavian On Cleopatra

Analyze the changes Augustus made in Roman political, military and social institutions? Augustus also known as (Augustus Caesar Octavian) was born 63 BC, and passed away 14 AD at the age of 78. He was the first Emperor of Rome from 27BC until his death. Once Augustus took senate on January 16th, BC Caesar Octavian became known as Augustus Caesar Octavian. Augustus is well known for transforming Rome from a city of brick into a city of marble.

Her husband was dead and the romans overtook Egypt so she decided that her rule was over so she willingly took a snake bite which killed her almost instantly. Cleopatra, Egypt’s last pharaoh was dead. This shows Cleopatra would not take defeat. To truly understand Cleopatra we must first examine the website “Cleopatra commits suicide Aug 30, 30

For Julius Caesar, traveling to the capitol to meet with the Conspirators was a decision that sealed his fate. Before he left, his wife Calpurnia had tried to convince him to stay home after having a morbid dream that had shaken her. However, Decius came and convinced Caesar to rethink his decision and come to the capitol where he would be assassinated. Throughout the discussion on whether Caesar should go to the capitol, it’s shown that both Calpurnia and Decius use pathos to persuade Caesar; difference being that Decius was able to persuade Caesar more due to him using effective word choice and his fatal flaw against him.

Cleopatra and Joan of Arc are two of the most powerful and influential women to ever have lived. Although each one led for their own purposes, and in their own style, the consequences of their actions still have ripples in today’s world. Whether it be because of Cleopatra’s beauty or ruthlessness, or Joan of Arc’s faith and purity both women are considered iconic figures in the global community. Throughout time both Joan of Arc and Cleopatra have been documented as extremely influential characters in history. Cleopatra and Joan of Arc were iconic in different ways, for different reasons but it is undeniable that without them, the world wouldn’t be as it is today.

Additionally, both Wu Zetian and Pharaoh Cleopatra were known for their female interest, which Wu Zetian used to help her ascent to control. Surely understood for her magnificence, lecherous conduct and knowledge. Cleopatra utilized her appeal for political survival. Known to be an extraordinary language specialist and talented negotiator. Additionally, known for her extreme sentimental relations with some of Rome's sovereigns and pioneers.

Her only reasoning was not because of her late husband Mark Antony, as Cleopatra is not a simple but a complex human being. "Miserable Cleopatra, you are taken prisoner!" Upon which she turned quick, and, looking at Proculeius, drew out her dagger, which she had with her to stab herself. But Proculeius ran up quickly, and, seizing her with both his hands, "For shame," said he, "Cleopatra; you wrong yourself and Caesar much, who would rob him of so fair an occasion of showing his clemency, and would make the world believe the most gentle of commanders to be a faithless and implacable enemy." (Plutarch Life of Antony p.475)

Who do you picture when you imagine Cleopatra? Some may see a beautiful, powerful, and alluring pharaoh, the last in a dynasty of Macedonian rulers founded by Ptolemy. Others may see a sex-crazed, attention-hogging harlot who would have slept with anyone for power. The truth is, Cleopatra VII of Egypt was a popular, charming leader, although many people do not realize this because they are imagining her through Roman eyes. Roman propaganda painted her as a crazy, seductive queen who wanted too much power—something women were not allowed to have.

This praising of Octavius's virtues by Shakespeare transforms Octavius from a leader and an Emperor into a God-like figure who deserves to be the ruler of the world. Shakespeare in his praising and glorifying of the Romans, particularly Octavius Caesar, he ignores, dehumanizes and marginalizes the Egyptians who are either silenced, so we do not hear a voice of an Egyptian who objects or tries to refuse Caesar's orders, or when an Egyptian tries to represent any feeling toward Rome or the Romans we feel the glorification of the Romans in his speech. Charmian, one of Cleopatra's maids, when she is asked about Julius Caesar, as a Roman, to be compared with Antony, she replies: Charmian. O that brave Caesar! Cleopatra.

Due to her hunger for power, Cleopatra manipulated two influential Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, which ultimately lead to their demise. Beginning with a powerful family, but later had her power diminished, Cleopatra continued with an addiction for power, so she used her mastery in seduction to persuade Roman leaders to recover her power and throne in Egypt. However, the overall outcome of Cleopatra’s romantic relationship with the Roman leaders left the people of Rome on edge. This resulted in the murder of Julius Caesar and the unfortunate suicide of Mark Antony. Born within a family with great political power, 18 year old Cleopatra and her 10 year old brother, Ptolemy VIII, became co-regent leaders after of their father’s death in 51 B.C.

Queen Cleopatra of Egypt is one of the most well-known historical figures of all time. This is largely due to her larger-than-life character, her interactions with some of the other great historical characters, like Julius Caesar, and her unique role as a powerful woman in ancient times. Cleopatra learned many of her political lessons watching her father trying to maintain his rule over Egypt by buying the support of several powerful Romans. Watching something so humiliating, it should not be surprising that she instead devoted her reign to controlling and partnering with powerful Romans, instead of buying their support in an unequal alliance. She began this practice by utilizing the the legendary Julius Caesar to overthrow her brother, Ptolemy XIII, and install herself on the throne of Egypt.

My opinion on Cleopatra is that she was a very powerful and smart lady because she was made an alliance with Rome that helped her to keep her place

Cleopatra arranged for her and her and Mark Antony to be buried together. Well Caesarion was murdered under Octavian’s orders Cleopatra kids named Cleopatra Selene and Alexander were sent to rome and put under the care of Octavian’s sister. What Cleopatra was famous for was her Smartness no one really cared how she looked like. You guys are Proably woundiring if dhe had any sister our brothers she did she

In the first part of my essay I am going to discuss how Cassis Dio characterises Cleopatra in the given passage. Throughout the extract there is an ongoing positive characterisation of Cleopatra, what strikes me most is the portrayal of her physical image. We are first introduced to the concept of Cleopatra being a ‘surpassing beauty’ (Cassius dio, page 20) in the opening sentence, it is then a reoccurring theme throughout the text. An interesting point made about her beauty is in the sentence, ‘and she reposed in her beauty all her claims to the throne.’ Not only does this continue the -portrayal- of beauty but this also shows a characterisation of arrogance; this stemming from Cleopatra believing her beauty is the key to power rather than usual qualities you would foresee from a leader.

When Cleopatra meets Octavius Caesar, she represents all the Egyptians and kneels in his presence. Caesar after regaining his power over Egypt and after proving the victory of the Roman masculinity over the Egyptian femininity shows his Roman virtues and his mercifulness by requesting from "Egypt" not to kneel: "Caesar. Arise, you shall not kneel: / I pray you, rise; rise, Egypt" (V. ii. 112 – 13), but Cleopatra knows the God's will and accepts her position as a servant by telling Octavius that: "Cleopatra. Sir, the gods / Will have it thus; my master and my lord / I must obey" (V. ii. 114 – 15). The dialogue between Octavius Caesar and Cleopatra shows the ideology of the imperial Shakespeare who represents Octavius as merciful and at the same time strict, so he treats Cleopatra

Julius Caesar entered with a grand allegro and the handmaidens were performing Italian fouettés in the background. Cleopatra was strangely brought into the throne room wrapped in a rug, and revealed wearing a red costume, designed like the others. Both Cleopatra and the Roman Dictator performed a partnered adagio with many lifts and pirouettes, leading the dictator under her spell of love. Unfortunately, the Roman Dictator condemned her brother to his death due to his betrayal. The couples love had been consummated as Julius Caesar led her into her bed chamber, dropped his skirt, and the curtains closed as he laid with