Antony in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar -- A Machiavellian Perspective

Shiyu Luo

《International Journal of Social Science and Education Research》 3卷9期 (2020/09) Pp. 341-344

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202009_3(9).0052

摘要

Julius Caesar is a historical play written by Shakespeare based on the true events from Roman history. Characters in this play take the instruments of violence, eloquence or schemes to realize republican dream or seek personal gain in the political struggle and wrestling, of whom Mark Antony is a strong performer. His personality and political tactics echo with the image of a true leader advocated in the well-known Italian politician, Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince. This paper analyzes Antony's Machiavellian aspect with an aim to prove he is a prudent and practical politician.

關鍵字

Julius Caesar ； Antony ； Niccolò Machiavelli

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