ipl-logo

Julius Caesar Conspiracy Essay

665 Words3 Pages

“It must be by his death, and for my part” thought Brutus, who is contemplating on joining the conspiracy. In his soliloquy Brutus agrees on joining the conspiracy, which is good for the People of Rome. Brutus knows that Caesar is power hungry and is only masking himself until he gets the crown. The Senate will stay in power. If Caesar dies the well being of Rome will also stay peaceful. Caesar was masking his greed for power when he denied the crown three times during the parade, ultimately causing him to pass out. Brutus states, “that it is the bright day that brings forth the adder” (II, i, 14). In other words, this can also mean that Caesar shows no greed until he gains the power he wants (II, i, 14). The Senators know that Caesar …show more content…

Many senators voiced their opinions on Caesar becoming king. In fact, Cassius shows so much opinion he uses an ad hominem fallacy to try to convince Brutus that Caesar is bad, such as when it was brought up that Caesar relied on Cassius when he started to sink in the water (I, ii, 111). Brutus fears that Caesar may be king and how that can affect the People of Rome (I, ii, 78-80). The senators that are in on the conspiracy even forge letters to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy, causing him to think the people of Rome wanted this, which can be a rhetorical appeal of …show more content…

If Caesar would stay in Power, the Senate would get no say, and practically be part of the people. Whatever Caesar demands will have to happen, if not Caesar can banish you. An example of this is when Flavius and Marullus were stripped of their power for taking down decorations (I, iii, 285-287). Even though many good things came from Caesar, they were all named after him, this can also be an egotistical standpoint. Caesar loves to be flattered, which boosts his

Show More
Related

  • Should Marcus Brutus Join The Conspiracy Against Julius Caesar?

    797 Words  | 4 Pages

    Brutus' use of a simile comparing Caesar to an adder in its shell demonstrates this perfectly. While yes, Caesar showed little to be suspected of abusing power, as Brutus said, “And, to speak truth of Caesar, I have not known when his affections swayed more than his reason (II, i, 19-21).” This alone shows that Caesar clearly was not showing anything to be considered a reason as to him being power hungry or looking to abuse power, however the conspirators had little options as if he became too powerful, it’d already be too late for them to dethrone

    Read More

  • Should Brutus Have Joined The Conspiracy Research Paper

    516 Words  | 3 Pages

    He takes advantage of the people of Rome and does it unnoticed. For example, after his defeat over Pompey, Mark Antony offered the crown three times to Caesar and at every attempt was denied (Act 1 ,Scene 2 ,Lines 221-246). Caesar was intelligent enough to trick the people of Rome to further secure their hearts and minds to then love Caesar even more. A true ruler does not manipulate their own people, and could lead to an untruthful future.

    Read More

  • Brutus's Conspiracy In Julius Ceasar

    894 Words  | 4 Pages

    ‘’Beware the Ides of March’’ (pg.4) was the soothsayer's advice for Caesar, an omen that foreshadowed Caesar’s death on March 15th at the hands of ‘the Conspiracy’ " The conspiracy was a group composed of Cassius, Cinna, Casca, Metellus, Decius, and Brutus that plotted to assassinate Julius Caesar. Brutus consequently joined through deception by Cassius. In Act II Scene I, Cassius persuades Brutus by taking advantage of his respect and love for Rome seeing Brutus was a man with great pride for his country. ‘’He would be crown'd: How that might change his nature, there's the question.

    Read More

  • Essay On Julius Caesar Tyranny

    608 Words  | 3 Pages

    However, once Caesar gained control of the senate was able to get around this by appointing whoever he wanted to office. Previous to this, the senate had attempted to stop Caesar from becoming a tyrant as explain by Frankforter, when they refused to extend the command of his army after his term as governor was over (Frankforter, pg. 148). However, this attempt failed as he eventually he gained control of Rome. It also failed because by the time he was already a tyrant with the support of the people. No one could stop him, or at least that was what he thought until the senate could not tolerate his actions anymore and slaughtered him.

    Read More

  • Julius Caesar Beware The Ides Of March

    414 Words  | 2 Pages

    Julius Caesar has returned from successful campaigns in Gaul(France)and Hispania(Spain)and has also deposed his most powerful ruler Gnaius Pompey. He has also secured Egypt thereby ensuring a constant grain supply for Rome and is now the most powerful man in the city. Jealous of his success, a group of powerful conspirators led by Cassius, Casca and Metellius Cimber plan to assassinate Caesar before he secures his power fully. To do this they win over Marcus Brutus, Caesar's close friend and ally by convincing him that it is in the best interests of the Roman Republic that it remains a Republic; with the power in the hands of the citizens and thus the senators; rather than an Empire with all the power in Caesars hands. Being an idealist who idolizes the Republic, Brutus is swayed and accedes to aid them in their plot and agrees to assassinate Caesar in the Senate building, where traditionally the entrants are required to doff all armour and remove weaponry.

    Read More

  • Julius Caesar Assassination Essay

    836 Words  | 4 Pages

    As a result it was very easy to change the government. Despite the fact that Caesar was a dictator his living would have seen the society remain a democratic one. Because of the people’s love for his successor, he became a greater dictator than his great uncle ever was. If he had survived, the power would not have gone into the hands of a young man who ended up getting corrupted by the power and love from the societ The death of Caesar was the cause of the fast end to Roman civilization. Had he lived, this would probably never have occurred, or would have taken a longer time to take place.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of Caesar As A Hero In Jon Herman's 'Killing Caesar'

    463 Words  | 2 Pages

    They believe he was going to take over like a king and once done so his nature would change drastically like a power hungry ruler. That is what resulted in his killing. It was said he made the senate “Worthless” by taking charge and responsibility of helping Rome. However how can a person be committed of a crime like being a power hungry tyrant when he has done nothing of that nature? It was all what if statements the senate were just worried about their power taken away from them, “Brutus was a senator, but his decision to kill Caesar was motivated by no more than petty self-interest”

    Read More

  • Comparing Power In 'Julius Caesar And Mean Girls'

    993 Words  | 4 Pages

    Brutus and the senators had made a plan to kill Caesar. Even though Caesar was his friend, Brutus joins the conspiracyagainst Caesar’s life because he feels that Caesar’s death is better for Rome. Brutus did not want to allow Caesar to rise to power and turn his back onto the people of Rome. Brutus felt like Caesar was being a dictator. “Which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous, And kill him in a shell” (2,1,33-34) Similar to how Cady, Janice and Damian made a plan to destroy Regina.

    Read More

  • Why Did Julius Caesar Join The Conspiracy Analysis

    581 Words  | 3 Pages

    I also think that Brutus is against himself in joining the conspiracy. “No, not an oath. If not the face of men, the sufferance of our souls, the time's abuse-if these be motives weak, break off bedtimes, in every hence to his ideal bed.” (Ⅱ,ⅰ, 120-126). What Brutus informes is that the conspiracy shouldn’t proceed with an oath due to the lack ability of the idea of killing Caesar.

    Read More

  • Julius Caesar Betrayal Essay

    801 Words  | 4 Pages

    The Veiled Betrayal Although Julius Caesar is probably the Shakespearean play with the most obvious betrayal in the form of backstabbing, many of his other plays deal with that same theme. Most notably, a tale that epitomizes the treachery of a so-called friend is Othello. As with any tragedy, one character's double-crossing actions can destroy everything for those around them. In the case of Shakespeare’s Othello (1604), Iago, the supposed friend and trustworthy ensign to the eponymous character, betrayed everyone around him by putting up an honest facade while destroying Othello and Desdemona’s marriage. His deception cements him as one of literature’s most notorious villains.

    Read More

  • Julius Caesar Fate Essay

    606 Words  | 3 Pages

    Another way he shows this is the conspirators saying it is Caesar’s fate to kill him so he doesn’t get power. Brutus says, “It must be by his death: and for my part, I know no personal cause to spurn at him. ”(Act 2, Scene 1)

    Read More

  • Why Was Julius Caesar A Tyrant

    741 Words  | 3 Pages

    Caesar was being a tyrant which means he wanted power, fame, fortune and he wouldn’t stop until he got what he

    Read More

  • Similarities Between Julius Caesar And Octavian

    1568 Words  | 7 Pages

    Many senators did not like the fact that Julius Caesar was accepting many titles and honors. Some of these honors Caesar gave himself signified that he may have saw himself as some sort of god. Suetonius goes on to say, “…but he took other honors which, as a mere mortal, he should certainly have refused. These included a golden throne in the Senate House and another on the tribunal, a ceremonial wagon and litter for carrying his statue.” These kind of actions made senators feel tension toward Caesar.

    Read More

  • Public Vs. Private Life In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

    737 Words  | 3 Pages

    In public, Caesar was the leader Rome had always wished for, a strong, valliant man that would let nothing in his way. Consequently, Caesar had a more vulnerable side to him where the reader would be able to see glimpses of throughout the play. Still, Caesar allowed his public self image to take priority in which would eventually lead to his death. Speaking historically, the great Julius Caesar was a people’s leader with a deep hunger for power in which he would do anything to

    Read More

  • Why Was Julius Caesar Conspiracy

    714 Words  | 3 Pages

    My last reason why I think Caesar would not be a good leader is that he is warned multiple times that he is going to be killed but he's to power hungry to listen to them. “And therefore think him as a serpent’s egg which hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous, and kill him in the shell” ( II, i, 32-34 ). This quote from the book really expresses how why they need to form the conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar and that they needed to act fast. It states that he is like a serpent’s egg and that they needed to kill it while it's yet to hatch. Caesar is yet to be crowned emperor, so the conspiracy needs to act before he is crowned or they can't do a

    Read More

More about Julius Caesar Conspiracy Essay

Open Document