William Shakespeare wrote one of his most famous works on Julius Caesar's life.

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Julius Caesar Essay

        Many outstanding literature writers based their stories on historical events.  Julius Caesar’s life was one of the most well-known and tragic events from the past.  Julius was an overpowering Roman general and dictator who was violently stabbed to death.  While he lived, Caesar conquered numerous lands and brought prosperity to Rome.  William Shakespeare wrote one of his most famous works on Caesar’s life.  His story tells of how Cassius’ hatred and Brutus’ betrayal eventually lead to the loss of this great general.  His death causes a civil war in which Brutus and Cassius fall to their death.  Shakespeare’s story tells how Caesar’s overpowering manner and fatal flaws directly correlate to his death.

        Caesar’s attitude compels him to develop a naïve mind-set when he faces situations.  He believes that he posses Godly characteristics and nothing will afflict pain and suffering on him.  His attitude leads Cassius to believe that Caesar places himself on a pedestal above everyone else.  Cassius resents this greatly and tries to convince Brutus to join the conspirators and help them to plot against Caesar.  Cassius works to convince Brutus by saying,

     Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world.

     Like a colossus, and we petty men

     Walk under his huge legs and peep about

     To find ourselves dishonorable graves.

                                        (I, ii, 135-138)

At this point, Brutus seems undecided on which path to follow but annoyed with all the attention that Caesar receives.  Cassius takes advantage of Brutus’ indecisiveness and trashes Caesar and his followers.  Brutus resects both Cassius and Caesar so he admits that he worried about Julius’ motives, but he would never lose sight of what Rome needs most.  Although Brutus’ doubts about Cassius’ proposal spur tension in the story, this event foreshadows Caesar’s downfall.  Caesar believes he holds a high position of authority and that no on will try to hurt him.  His arrogant attitude causes chaos between he and the conspirators, which ultimately leads to his death.  

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        Julius Caesar’s pompous attitude and thoughts that he is better than everyone makes him punish those who disobey or do not follow him.  As Flavius and Marullus stroll around the city of Rome, they strive to turn people against Caesar.  Caesar hears wind of their actions and quickly punishes them.  This situation is described when Casca expresses,

     I could tell you more news

     Too: Marullus and Flavius, for pulling scarfs off Caesar’s

     Images are put to silence.

                                (I, ii, 284-286)

Casca explains how Antony offers Caesar the crown three times, but Caesar ...

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