In Julius Caesar William Shakespeare illustrates Caesar as the Tragic Hero. Greek philosopher Aristotle defines the Tragic Hero as a "man of high estate, that is, a well-known, well intentioned man whose misfortune results from some error in judgment or some flaw in character" (called the tragic flaw). Based on Aristotle's criteria for a Tragic Hero, Julius Caesar fits best as the Tragic Hero. William Shakespeare shows this by viewing Julius Caesar as a noble man of high rank, by showing that he is a historical figure with a tragic flaw, which leads to his downfall, and by showing that Caesar accepts his fate of death and achieves honor and respect in his death.
             Shakespeare illustrates Caesar as a tragic hero by showing that he is a noble man of high rank. Every Roman follows his leadership and Caesar also defeats the great Pompey. First of all, At the Feast of Lupercal Caesar manipulates the commoners and made himself look noble to the commoners. Casca said, "Why there was a crown offered to him;...people fell a-shouting" (I, ii, 221-223). Next, to show how noble and great Caesar was, the Romans would stand along the street sides to watch him pass by. "Madam not yet, I go to take my stand; to see him pass on to the Capitol," said the soothsayer (II, iv, 25-26). Finally, Caesar had the greatest rank possible, as he would have been crowned king if it weren't for the conspiracy's plot. As Casca said, "Indeed they say senators tomorrow; Mean to establish Caesar as king..." (I, iii, 87-88).
             Shakespeare illustrates Caesar as a tragic hero by showing that he is a historical figure with a tragic flaw, which leads to his death. Julius Caesar took over most of the Roman Empire and his events are very important to history. First, Julius Caesar is very historical because if he weren't then, we would not be talking about him today. As Cas
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