Julius Caesar: The Roman Republic

How was it possible that under the dictatorship and after the deification of Julius Caesar the Roman republic fell, when it had been structurally sound for four centuries before? When the republic was established around the end of the 6th century B.C.E., the Romans made clear that they wished to avoid all semblance of the monarchy that had ruled for two centuries before. (T.J. Cornell, The Beginnings of Rome: Italy and Rome from the Bronze Age to the Punic Wars (c. 1000-264 BC), London and New York: Routledge, 1995; p. 215) The rule of the Republic was to be split into powers of the senate and consuls, a system that worked for over four centuries. The republic would face problems with the rise of the first triumvirate in 60 B.C.E.,

From the age of 27, Julius Caesar was well respected by the general public due to his military success which led to the rise in his political standing. He worked very closely with many Roman politicians with great public influence including Pompey the Great and Crassus. The public services that Caesar introduced to the Roman population gave the people confidence in his leadership thus leading to the rise of Julius Caesar’s reign in the upcoming years. He portrayed himself as a public servant to the people of Rome which was a key aspect in the rise of a Caesar’s Republic throughout Rome due to the fact that it gave the public influence in the governmental decisions. This sort of leading style was primarily the reason that allowed for Julius Caesar to gain control over Rome without taking over and having the support of the roman citizens with him. It was in 47 B.C. Caesar had began to shape the structure of the Roman Republic through the means of declaring himself as the “Dictator in Perpetuum” and by reinstating an imperial type of government rule but it still brings into question, to what extent was Caesar responsible for the onset of the Republic’s decline. Reinstating the imperial government rule does not necessarily resolve this investigations question as much as greatly support one theory of which states the cause for the onset of the Roman Republic's decline. At the age of 40, Julius Caesar was elected onto the consul due to his military success in order

Gaius Cassius Longinus, Marcus Junius Brutus, and Marcus Antonius were three key factors during the time of Julius Caesar in the Roman Empire. Cassius and Brutus were the two main conspirators against Caesar, and Brutus was even the one who assassinated him. Unlike the two of them, Marcus Antonius, Mark Antony, was one of Caesar’s right hand men and won many battles for him, including one against Cassius. While Brutus and Cassius were at the head of the freight train that was headed for Caesar, Antony stood firm, however helpless it seemed, with Caesar until they failed on March 15, 44 BC when Caesar was killed.

Julius Caesar was a Roman General, Statesman and Politician that lived long ago. He was born on July 13 100BC and lived until March 15 44BC. Julius was born unto a wealthy family. He was well off and he had the right education. The Caesars were a senatorial and patrician family, and Julius was a nephew of another famous Roman General, Marius. Julius had started his politic and military career and it was successful. He used his power by defending rights of the people. In his ruling, he had permitted tenants to pay no rent for one year, he had also helped to diminish debt of the people that satisfied both the lenders and borrowers. He also handled unemployment in Rome little by little by giving the poor a fresh start in Rome’s

It was a hot, summer day in Italy; the year was 25 B.C. The Roman Empire had never been in such an age of peace and prosperity. I walked the streets of Rome without a care in the world. I was completely unaware that a life changing event was about to occur. I stopped dead in my tracks because right in front of me stood a man, his name was Augustus. I was in such disbelief that the first Emperor of the Roman Empire was standing before me. A whirlwind of thoughts and emotions was swirling through my mind. I had only ever dreamed about this moment. I had so many questions to ask him, but very little time. At any given moment, my one and only chance to speak to Augustus could have been snatched away from me. I decided that I could not let that happen. Right then and there, I asked him for an interview. To my immediate surprise, he agreed.

William Shakespeare's epic and tragic telling of the story of Julius Caesar, provides an interesting and helpful way of examining history in a dramatic context. The concept of violence is evident throughout the entire play. The interpretative quality of violence, and the relative effectiveness of its usage, provides a useful lens for understanding this work. For this essay, I intend to examine the three characters of Brutus, Cassius and Marc Anthony using this particular focus. I will demonstrate how each of these characters and their relationships to violence appears as basically relative and open to interpretation. This quality of violence helps demoralize its use while telling a tale of historic significance and simultaneously revealing useful examples of how this forceful technique and its effects are subjective in nature.

Julius Caesar: this name holds the identity of a powerful Roman leader, with influence over people of the years shortly before Jesus. Caesar lived from 100 BC to his assassination in 44 BC. After victory in battle, Caesar’s power continued to sprout and receiving a crown to be named King became a possibility, causing some to develop fear towards Caesar. Some like his friend Brutus, a public figure in the nation, feared what might come from Caesar if he promoted to king. This fear created a war within Brutus’ spirit: would his love for Rome cause him to fall against his love for Caesar? Brutus knew decided for himself that reigning power would alter Caesar, and not for good.

“I love the name of honor, more than I fear death” (Julius Caesar). Rising up to become the passionate leader of a country may sound incredible; however, if persuasion cannot be used effectively, a rude awakening may be in store for those who dare to rise to the challenge. Julius Caesar dared. In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Caesar is on a mission to become the most powerful man in Rome. Things take a scandalous turn when men known as the “conspirators” plan to dethrone their leader and take his life for the good of Rome. It is up to Caesar to use persuasion to maintain power and avoid certain death. While Julius Caesar and Mark Antony both have some leadership flaws, they both possess the necessary persuasive techniques that are crucial to maintaining their power and popularity.

On March 15 or the Ides of March Julius Caesar, Rome’s best leader in centuries, was assassinated. The attack took place in the center of Pompey’s theatre, Pompey was the ruler Caesar overpowered to become the leader of Rome.

Act Three, Scene One of William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is infamously known to be the scene in which Caesar is stabbed by the many conspirators of the senate against him. This scene must always be performed in a fashion that is as powerful and compelling as the original text. The 1953 film, Julius Caesar, accomplishes this hard to do task in the scene depicting Julius Caesar's death as a whole. The dramatic music and camera techniques of the film assist the strong casting. Louis Calhern, as Julius Caesar, and the superb cast behind him create a fascinating performance in the notorious death scene of Julius Caesar.

Who does not love a great hero who saves the day? Caesar was a hero; he did many great things for the people for Rome. Caesar conquered land and helped the lower class; he used his power for good.

Julius Caesar was born around july 12 or 13 b.c he fought in wars and became leader. Senatores killed him on march 15, 44 B.C. He was popular and skillful he was the leader of roman republic. And councures many lands his father Gaius Caesar died when he was 16. So he remained close to his mother Aurelia. He married a woman called cornelia a daughter of noble. Dictator Sulla who ordered him to leave his wife or lose his property instead he chose to be in the military. Then on the island of Rhodes pirated had captured him soon naval ships attacked the pirates and they were captured and killed. He returned to rome and was elected

Patti Davis once said that “Politics isn’t what defines a person, and it shouldn’t define a relationship.” Commonly, it is known that politics is something that often creates tension between friends, family, spouses as well as strangers. Throughout Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, there are many political issues that arise that impact the characters along with their relationships. As these issues come to light, the character’s speech and actions regarding the issue push the plot along. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, displays how relationships between both friends and enemies can be affected negatively by the role that conflicting political views and beliefs play in them.

A tragic hero is a literary character in a play who makes an error that leads to their own downfall. There are four aspects that tragic heroes have in common which includes: a tragic dilemma, tragic flaw, peripeteia, and anagnorisis. In William Shakespeare’s famous dramatic tragedy “Julius Caesar”, there were downfalls of many characters which led to arguments about who the tragic hero really was. Some critics of the play argue that Julius Caesar is the tragic hero, while others argue that Marcus Brutus is the tragic hero. Considering Brutus’ positive traits, multiple flaws, and his role in the play, his character best fits the criteria of Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero.

To continue, Julius Caesar’s life was based around gaining more and more power because when Caesar became dictator he began to conquer many places and people in order to become more formidable. One example of this is Julius Caesar decided to try and attack Pompey by crossing the River Rhine. EyeWitnessToHistory.com states,