Death is something that nearly everyone has experienced in some form or another, and it’s normally regarded as a dreary and depressing topic; one that should be avoided and tucked away in favor of more lighthearted ones. When the final curtain draws on an individual’s life, sorrow and depression in the deceased’s loved ones often follows. Many poets, playwrights, and artists have delved into the concept of death and tried to interpret it in various ways, attempting to translate its poignancy into a tangible form. One individual who explored death and its effects on the living in the form of art is the renowned playwright William Shakespeare; perhaps the most obvious example of a play of his that dabbles in the subject is Romeo and Juliet, a romantic tragedy which is filled to the brim with macabre ways to die, as well as how each death affects the other characters. Another example of Shakespearean death is in Julius Caesar, where the fall of one man, Caesar, causes a great nation to tumble into ruin. Death is a powerful force that controls many aspects of the lives of humans, regardless of how much they try and suppress it; its inevitability is one of the few elements of life that mankind simply cannot control.
In the aforementioned Julius Caesar, one character in particular seems to deal with the omnipresence of death time and time again throughout the play; Marcus Brutus. As a perpetrator of one of the most famous assassinations in human history, Brutus intentionally
They were characterized by despair. This is because of several reasons. The kings had the rights and serfs were farmers and could be called to war.Most of them were miserable. There was also a weak system and government. Feudalism became the main type of government. Also the Vassals challenged the king's authority. They did this also so they could gain power. King john also lost power and had to sign a document. This stated he could not tax without permission. He also could not break the laws now. There was a lot of war. There were 100 years of war. This caused taxes and hurt the lower class. This also hurt the jews. The christians blamed the jews for Jesus’s death. Then there was the plague. The plague was caused by rats with fleas this killed
William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar is one of his most monumental plays that cover Julius Caesar’s death and the fallout after it. He got the material for this play from a Greek writing called the Life of Julius Caesar. This was actually a famous biography written by Plutarch in the first century, I was later translated by Sir Thomas North in 1579. Published in 1599 this play is assumed to be the first to be ever preformed in the famous Globe Theater, it was a smash success that moved audiences. This play has stood the test of time being regarded as a timeless masterpiece and work of perfection. Shakespeare did this by displaying deep moving characters, vibrant and astounding settings, and intriguing points of view in Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln had heavy hearts and ethical ambitions, but their views on governing disagreed with malicious people. Their ideas of governing ultimately led to their assassinations, and the destruction of the foundation they built. Indirectly, their deaths took the hope of many deserving citizens and the chance for social equality in their countries. Dissimilarly, Julius Caesar was subject to an infamous assassination for the benefit of Rome while Abraham Lincoln became a target of assassination out of egotistical beliefs towards America; their assassinations similarly caused distress to their hopeful citizens and a dent in the legacy they established for their people.
How and when did Caesar die? Julius Caesar was assassinated by political rivals on the Ides of March (the 15th), 44 BC. Who killed him? Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus, Julius enemies. Caesar had 3 wives Cornelia, Pompeia, and Calpurnia. He also had two kids, one baby girl with Cornelia (Julia Caesaris ). And one son with his mistress Cleopatra VII, the queen of Egypt, (Caesarion). Caesar’s marriage to Cornelia drew the ire of the dictator Sulla, as Cornelia’s father was Sulla’s political rival. Sulla ordered Caesar to divorce his wife or risk losing his property. The young Roman refused and escaped by serving in the military, first in the province of Asia and then in Cilicia. With the help of influential friends, Caesar eventually convinced Sulla to be allowed to return to Rome. After Sulla’s death, Caesar began his career in politics as a prosecuting advocate. Caesar was made dictator for life and hailed as the Father of his Country. Although he would serve just a year's term before his assassination, Caesar’s rule proved instrumental in reforming Rome for his countrymen.
Philosophical thinker John Locke spoke on the rights of revolution, and how every man was given the birth-right of overthrowing restricting power. In multiple cases, the only means of challenging the vigors is death and brute force as demonstrated with Brutus in the tragedy Julius Caesar. These acts of violence demonstrate the will of the people -- the distance they are willing to go for their beliefs. When culminating their numbers, this will inevitably lead to the downfall of a once great leader. This is called the epitaph of a tyrant, the death of a controlling iron first -- a synonym for the dawn of a new day.
The Shakespearean play featuring a man being stabbed 23 times to death, “Julius Caesar,” is quite unique in many perspectives, because unlike most plays, this play has a plot that deals with controversial events, leaving the bulk of the readers in a state of ambiguity and division. The scene where Julius Caesar was stabbed is ambiguous, because it is a good thing for the people, but the way he was murdered is much too brutal. Whether or not Brutus should have joined the conspiracy to kill Caesar divides the audience, since it is unclear if it was beneficial or detrimental to the people of Rome. The audience is also divided on their perception of Caesar, due to his actions that could be interpreted as both arrogance or confidence. These three points demonstrate that the play’s flexible plot line opens itself up for the audiences’ own interpretation.
Rome had never been under a monarchy and only had a dictator during times of war, to keep economic stability. Caesar wanted to be the King without the title of Rome with no term limit. During the late 50’s B.C.E. he won the loyalty of his Soldiers with the treasures and victories of battles in Gaul, which were soon added to the city-states of Rome. With every battle won by Caesar, the Roman consul dreaded his return to the city. Pompey and Caesar fought for control of the consul for many years. When Caesars daughter Julia, promised to Pompey in marriage, died around 54 B.C.E. the rivalry between the two erupted into a civil war within the city. The violence from gangs and riots were so bad they could not hold elections the following year. “Caesar’s enemies convinced the Senate to make Pompey consul by himself, breaking the Republic’s
Should Julius Caesar have been killed? This question has plagued history for years without a real answer. Julius Caesar was corrupt and all powerful, and his death saved Rome. It really is that simple; he declared himself dictator for life and ignored the Senate’s power. A man with that much power can only hurt a nation.
Death is a very popular theme in world literature; authors seem to feed off the anguish it causes readers. However, there are many types of deaths from many different eras. For example, in its broadest sense death has two forms homicide and suicide. Homicide for instance, dates all the way back to the two earliest works of literature known to man; The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Holy Bible. Suicide is also ancient, but has a much darker feel to it. Despite death being universal throughout time, there are some striking similarities in today’s world.
There are several reasons people believe Caesar should have been assassinated, one of which is the fact that he thought too highly of himself, considering himself practically a god. Moments before his death, when the conspirators were asking him to free Publius Cimber from exile, Caesar was very adamant about the fact that no mortal man could sway him. He stated, "these couchings and these lowly courtesies/ might fire the blood of ordinary men.../ Be not fond/ to think that Caesar bears such rebel blood/ that will be be thawed from the true quality/ with that which melteth fools." (3.1.40-46) Julius Caesar is claiming that he is not like the ordinary men, able to be swayed by words- nothing can be done to change his mind. In fact, he later
Life and death belong together and cannot be separated. Life is inevitably followed by death, the “permanent cessation of all the vital functions of an organism” (Dictionary.com) which can be caused by accidents, radiation or the accumulation of damage to cells over the course of a lifetime. Since the beginning of time people have been fascinated by this unavoidable phenomenon. Different cultures deal with death differently. However, death has been a central topic in art, poetry, literature, theatre and everywhere else. Death is often used to present und emphasize the beauty of life. Thornton Wilder’s play “Our Town” depicts death and the circle of life not just via dialogue but also metaphorically and via structure.
The assassination of Julius Caesar in 44BC by conspiring members of the Roman senate was an effort to remove a dictator whose power had grown to extraordinary levels and to revive the Republic government. Caesar’s power span throughout the entire Roman Empire, which during his reign extended from present day Syria, down into parts of Africa, over to Spain, most of France and all of Italy. He had the favor of the people, military and most of the Roman government. Caesar’s death at the hand of conspirators did remove him from power; however, it did not restore the Republic government as the Senate had anticipated, on-the-other hand it gave rise to yet a more powerful dictator that was beyond what Caesar
Caesar was a great emperor and he was treasured in Rome. He was a dictator for life, and was the one and only Roman leader to invade and conquer England! He was one of the most powerful leaders in Rome’s history! He was a leader the people and citizens Rome will never forget.
The theme death has always played a crucial role in literature. Death surrounds us and our everyday life, something that we must adapt and accept. Whether its on television or newpaper, you'll probobly hear about the death of an individual or even a group. Most people have their own ideas and attitude towards it, but many consider this to be a tragic event due to many reasons. For those who suffered greatly from despair, living their life miserably and hopelessly, it could actually be a relief to them. Death effects not only you, but also those around you, while some people may stay unaffected depending on how they perceive it.
Julius Caesar's death was a Tragedy. Ironically the play name is The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, so of course it was a tragedy. Caesar's death is caused by his personality and himself, if he had lived, there would be more tragedy in Rome than if he died. In the Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Caesar dies due to the conspiracy’s beliefs on killing him being right, and how he ignores the warnings of his death. Proving that his personality got in his own way, and would have lead to future chaos in Rome.