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in interpersonal conflict between them but also ignites the societal conflict within plebeians.
At first they cry, Live, Brutus, live, live and after Antonys speech they cry, They were
conspirators and They were murders. This shift in perception of the mob outlines the
societal conflict characterised by plot of Julius Caesar.
Allegiance is another major feature that is catalytic for conflicting perspectives within Julius
Caesar. Characters loyalty to differing values and individuals initiate the conflict between
them. Such is seen between Antony and Brutus. Brutuss allegiance to republicanism leads
him to oppose Caesar who is perceived dictator. It is this allegiance that Cassius uses to sway
Brutuss opinion of Caesar. many best respects in Rome.Have wished that Brutus had his
eyes through this metaphorical statement Cassius sews the seeds of conspiracy within
Brutus. He thus repeatedly refers to idea of honour to alter Brutuss perception of Caesar.
Brutus allegiance to honour proves too powerful for him to consider the aspects of his
undertaking. Antonys allegiance to Caesar leads him to form opposing views to that of
conspirators. The conflict that results due to, Antonys allegiance to Caesar in contrast to
Brutuss allegiance to honour and love for general good; are exemplify through Brutus and
Antony speech in front of the Roman mob. These speeches demonstrate interpersonal and
societal conflict. Interpersonally the conflict between Antony and Brutus has resulted. Brutus
says he killed Caesar not because, I loved Caesar less, but because I loved Rome more.
Through this juxtaposition of his ideals he ensures that his appeal is effective. Further Brutus
uses his honour and respect as a tool to gain attention, hear me for my causeBelieve me
for my honour, through this imperatives Brutus seeks attention of the mob. Even though his
speech shows its influence at the beginning as exemplified by the mobs reactions, make
him new Caesar, this is momentarily, as Antony speech proves to be more powerful. Antony
relies on proving Brutus wrong and he does this by saying, I thrice presented him the kingly
crown, yet he rejected, Was this ambition, yet Brutus is a honourable man. Antony
rhetorically employs anecdote to outline Caesars positive qualities, and juxtaposes it with
Brutuss opposing views on Caesar as ambitious. Thus Antony ironically respects Brutuss
honour but effectively creates opposing response in the mob against Brutus. this
demonstrates the interpersonal conflict that gives rise to societal conflict. Characters
subconsciously use their interpersonal disagreement to catalyse the society disagreement.
So in this way the conflicting perspectives within Julius Caesar are portrayed. Julius Caesar
explores the conflict within different categories such as personal, interpersonal and societal to
explore the conflicting perspectives to its roots. It effectively centres the conflict within
perspectives to the themes of power and allegiance.