A Comparison of Richard III's Henry VI and Julius Caesar's Julius Caesar

 
 
 

Comparision of Henry VI and Julius Caesar

Henry VI Julius Caesar
Similarities
Not a long appearance in the play Only alive for half of the play
Murdered to advance a grab for power Murdered to advance a grab for power, and to protect Rome
Stabbed to death Stabbed to death
Wounds bleed in Richard's presence Antony draws attention to wounds, claiming Brutus' bled the most
Late King of England Former member of Roman Triumvirate, almost Emperor of Rome
Killed by Richard, "Wrong-Righter" Killed by Brutus, "Wrong-Righter"
Differences
Death was important, but appeared in different play Death was a pivotal turning point in the play
Famous/Relevant Quotation
N/A "Through [which] the well-belovèd Brutus stabbed."
(JC III, ii, 175))

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