Jasdip KaurMs. PapamichaelPre-AP English IIMay 17, 2014The tragedy of Julius Caesar Commonplace bookAct II:Scene i:1. This humility is the ladder of young ambition, towards which the face of the climber turns; But when he reaches the highest tower, he then turns his back on the ladder” (2.1.23-27).1. Shakespeare uses an analogy regarding the expressions "ladder of ambition". In Brutus' monologue, the "ladder of ambition" is an analogy for Caesar's aspiration to supremacy, which can lead to dictatorship, as expressed in the expression "the ladder turns its back" . Brutus sets out his thoughts on how he must prevent Caesar from taking power, before taking advantage of the checks he will receive. Brutus believes that power corrupts Caesar, making him forget the people below as less supreme than himself. “And therefore consider him as the egg of a serpent, which, when hatched, would become mischievous like its kind, and kill him in its shell” (2.1.34-36).2. Shakespeare uses a simile to compare Caesar and the hatching of a serpent's egg. Using a simile, Brutus says that they must kill Caesar before his "egg" hatches. Caesar doesn't have an egg that literally hatches. However, Caesar is seen as being in an egg where he will hatch and he ends up becoming too arrogant and too powerful. In order to save Rome, Brutus must kill his friend.3. “Talk and hit?” O Rome, I make you a promise” (2.1.59).3. Brutus presents an apostrophe, addressing Rome as if it were a living object standing right before him like a human. Brutus talks to Rome about how he believes Caesar is bad for Rome. He explains that he thinks Caesar would not do a good job as leader in Rome, and promises Rome that he...... middle of paper ....... "Out of the teeth of emulation” (2.3.14).14. Shakespeare uses a metaphor comparing teeth to the effort to act like someone else. What Artemidorus is trying to say in his letter is that Caesar does not. should not approach the Capital because evil awaits Therefore, he is trying to say that there are many people who escape bitter competition.15. “O constancy, be strong by my side” (2.4. .7).Portia uses an apostrophe speaking to absence to give her the strength to remain silent. In Roman times, women were very talkative and unable to keep secrets. a great god, while Lucius still remains in his position She states that she must remain silent and asks for strength to obey. Portia wants to have a more man-like intellect and not believe with her heart..