Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar was born on the thirteenth day of the month Quintilis in the year of 100 BC.His full name is Gaius Julius Caesar, the same as his father's. Gaius is his given name andJulius is his surname. He was a strong political and military leader who changed thehistory of the Greek-Roman world. Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, and the other Senators holdthe power to do things others can not. Though all once were friends, this authority causesloss of honor and ability to use good judgment. In William Shakespeare's play JuliusCaesar the theme of power, and corruption of honor, is portrayed thoroughly. Murder,treason, and moral corruption are three oblivious themes that proved the overall topic ofpower equaling corruption of honor. In Julius Caesar, corruption leads to dangerous outcomes, such as death. Thesenators are one of the many who are corrupted, and even took it to such an extreme linkas death. "Et tu, Brute? Then fall Caesar!" (Shakespeare 3.1.77). The last words of nobleCaesar can be heard, as Brutus, the last of the conspirators, took a plunge at Caesar withhis knife. Caesar laying there on the senate floor, illustrates the murderous intentions ofthe senators. "Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!/
In the endBrutus leads the troops to Phillippi. He is the most respected and "honorable" senator. Would this have taken place ifthe conspirators are not of high rank, such as senators? Probably not. Brutus has pure intentions and whether the other senators do or do not,does not make a difference. Brutus' poor judgment led the army to theirdeath. If Caesar had become King, he wouldbe able to get ride of Cassius. "People and senators, be affrighted. Poor decisions by people is corruption as well, when it is abused by power. Brutus does this because he has the power to make decisions. In this quote Brutus argues with Cassius aboutsending their troops to Philippi. For mine own part,/I shall be glad to learnof noble men" (Shakespeare 4. There are many forms of corruption caused by power in this play, one of which istreason. Simple townspeopledo not have the power, and could not even bare to think of murdering someone as nobleas Caesar.
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