The Epitaph Of A Tyrant: The Death Of Julius Caesar

“I love the name of honor, more than I fear death,” a quote said by one of the most famous Roman leaders named Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was born in July 100 BC and he died on March 15, 44B.C. Caesar was a general, politician, and a dictator. Caesar was loved by many people for guiding them and providing safety for them, but he was also hated by a countless number of people. That hate ended up in him being murdered. He gave Rome hope for a better future and a promise of new land, jobs, and wealth. Caesar accomplished many things for his country like win many victories, developed the Julian calendar, and redistributed land to the poor. He used many different tactics and strategies to win his wars. Through brilliant military tactics, Julius Caesar, ruler of Rome from 49 B.C. to 44 B.C., guided the people of Italy and Rome to achieve many victories, allowing him to become a powerful ruler, hero, and inspiration and leaving a legacy that still shapes the world today.

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.

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.

The driving forces in the play Julius Caesar are the characters Marcus Brutus, Julius Caesar, and Marc Antony. Julius Caesar is the center of the ordeal of leadership in Rome when the play begins. When Caesar returns to Rome he is looked upon by the fickle plebeians as a glorious and triumphant hero. The authority of his heroism is questioned when the honorable Marcus Brutus speaks to the townspeople during Caesar’s funeral. Brutus proves to be the better leader for Rome rather than Caesar or Antony. Brutus is wiser and more honorable than the other Romans. He was the only one truly looking out for the good of Rome and not himself.

During the late Roman Republic, power was held in the senate and by controlling the power of the people. Julius Caesar quickly became a powerful influence through the help of the Pompey the Great and Marcus Licinius Crassus when they formed the political alliance the First Triumvirate. Yet, he quickly fell from power just a few years after his daughter’s death. Julius Caesar’s downfall has always been attributed to his pride and the betrayal of these allies. However, Julia Caesar, his only daughter, played a significant role in establishing the First Triumvirate, which led to Julius Caesar’s rise to power and eventually his downfall.

Julius Caesar was a great leader of Rome. Not only did he lead a very strong army, but his people also loved him. The debate is always should he have been killed or should he have lived and lead us to more victories.

July 12, 100 BC a great Roman general by the name of Julius Caesar was born in Rome, Italy. Caesar was “born to a family of particans but his uncle Marius was a famous general” (History.com, 2009). Eventually, Caesar rose up through the ranks and became a great general. Caesar eventually went to war with Pompey and was able to drive Pompey out making Caesar believe declare himself the dictator for life. Even though under Caesar’s control daily Roman life improved, his assassination was for the best of the Roman people because he had stated himself as the dictator for life in Rome, ruining any chance of continuing democracy, he was self-centered, Rome got a new ruler and became successful

Is death the end of one's life or the beginning of a new idea? Throughout an individual's lifetime, they will face criticism for every decision they make. Many different things happen throughout their lifetimes, and everything you do builds toward the legacy you will leave after you pass away. Even after death, you will still be criticized. These ideas are illustrated through three authors. William Shakespeare writes about how Julius Caesar made poor decisions throughout his lifetime which lead to his friends to stab him to death. Also, Shirley Jackson writes about how in some societies death is a tradition that they have carried on for hundreds of years and how it is time for the tradition to end. Last of all, Regina Rini writes about how some legacies left behind need to be questioned because the actions they did in their lifetime are no longer acceptable in modern society. Throughout all of these writings, the similar theme in all of them is individuals criticizing others.

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

unic war, he took the war elephants and was able to successfully make a surprise attack with the war elephants and later assumed that Carthage retort, but Carthage had other issues such as debt. He also understood that war was costly, he tried helping Hannibal but was eventually captured and executed. Overall, they pretty much lost the war, paid the winners and all the costs spent preparing for the war. The Roman Republic had several issues back then, these matters consisted of Senate, the Plebeians, and the New Nobility. The Roman Republic began as a place ruled by many, such as the Senate, the assembly of centuries, the assembly of tribes, and the plebeian council. The Senate is usually any lead senate or Patrician which were noblemen from

As the Roman Republic ends along with the death of our great leader Julius Caesar. Rome was slowly dying until the nephew and adoptive son of Julius Caesar, Augustus Octavian took rule.At the age of 18 Octavian was a senior military commander that was in charge of an expedition. Although he had delicate health, that didn't stop him from succeeding in his other accomplishments, before becoming an emperor.When he finished his studies in the military, the news came out of the day Julius Caesar was assassinated .He went back to Rome, ignoring the advice of his friends of staying where it was safe. When he was beginning to take control of Rome he was Fearful for his life considering he had taken rule of rome at the young age of 20,he

Another occasion in which misleading assumes an usual part can be found in Act Two, when Decius harmful guarantees Caesar that his significant other's overwhelming dream has been all amiss interpreted” (1. 1. 83) for it was instead “a vision fair and fortunate” (1. 1. 84). This is a lie and is vital to the story since it persuades Caesar to go to the senate where his murder happens. In this way, without lying, the death of Caesar could have been

Julius Caesar is a work of art by William Shakespeare in 1599. Within this play Julius Caesar is portrayed as a tragic hero. A tragic hero is defined as “the main character of a tragedy [who is] usually dignified, courageous, and high ranking” (novel study guide). Also vital to defining a tragic hero is that, “the hero’s downfall is caused by a tragic flaw” ( novel study guide). It is very evident that Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a tragic hero given that he is of noble stature, has a fatal flaw and comes to an unhappy end.

And then, he was dead. Oh, and then the other, dead. The two loves of my life, dead. On top of all of this, my father had just died. My older brother and I took over is power and continued on his legacy. My brother got hungry for the power. He drove me out of Egypt. I tried everything to rule again with him, nothing worked. One of my love, Julius Caesar, helped me regain my power. We fell in love. I don't know what happened. It just may have been that he helped me regain my power, but we sure did fall in love.I gave birth to our son. We went back to Rome to live as a family. He was murdered. he was doing all he could to help his people, but they still were not happy. I went back to Egypt. I killed my younger brother so I can have the power

Although William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar provides a largely accurate and incredibly detailed record of the assassination of its namesake, the play is regarded not as one of the Bard’s histories, but as one of his greatest tragedies. Shakespeare’s poignant lyrical interpretation of the fall of Julius Caesar is defined without a doubt as a tragedy by the sorrowful nature of the development, execution, and aftermath of Marcus Brutus’ betrayal of Julius Caesar.