William Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar tells the true story of the murder of Caesar himself. Within the play, there are several aspects that contribute to his death. These aspects revolve around the theme of manipulation. Now manipulation can come in all shapes and sizes, whether it be the small stuff like convincing your parents you need an extra twenty dollars or casually convincing someone to kill their best friend. It could turn into some tricky business. Characters in the play use manipulation to convince others to do what they want performed. Certain characters are prone to manipulation due to their loyalty, naivety, and arrogance. These furthermore lead to consequences that everyone has to deal with. The main character
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He was aware of several threats he was given; but thinking he's the king of the world Caesar chooses to ignore every sign and flips it to be fit in his eyes. One of the warnings was the Soothsayer’s stating, “Beware the ides of March” (I.ii.25). Simply ignoring it he continues with his day, then his wife Calpurnia has a nightmare of his death. She convinces him not to go to the senate, but then Decius claims, “Most mighty Caesar, let me know some cause, / Lest I be laughed at when I tell them so” (II.ii.69-70). The mighty Caesar does not want to sound weak, so when he explains what happens in Calpurnia's, Decius’s response …show more content…
And do you now strew flowers in his way That comes in triumph over Pompey’s blood? (I.i.39-41,49-51)
Marullus is overwhelmed with disappointment and dissatisfaction because the Romans loved and cherished Pompey and now are cheering for Caesar since his death. Also, after Brutus gives his speech to the people as to why they had to kill him they rejoice and say, “Live, Brutus! Live, live!” (III.ii.45). However, after Antony’s speech, they want to rebel and kill Brutus and all of the conspirators. They allow their leaders to be the factor on which side they choose to be on, they don't choose themselves. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare if full of several examples of manipulation throughout the play. This shows that the serious consequences of one's actions come from the qualities that lie inside of them which allow them to be manipulated. Many characters in the play share qualities that allow them to be manipulated such as arrogance, loyalty, and being naive. Overall these characteristics allowed the play to unfold the way it did and allowed the other characters a chance to get what they wanted, and they did at the expense of
He was aware of several threats he was given; but thinking he's the king of the world Caesar chooses to ignore every sign and flips it to be fit in his eyes. One of the warnings was the Soothsayer’s stating, “Beware the ides of March” (I.ii.25). Simply ignoring it he continues with his day, then his wife Calpurnia has a nightmare of his death. She convinces him not to go to the senate, but then Decius claims, “Most mighty Caesar, let me know some cause, / Lest I be laughed at when I tell them so” (II.ii.69-70). The mighty Caesar does not want to sound weak, so when he explains what happens in Calpurnia's, Decius’s response …show more content…
And do you now strew flowers in his way That comes in triumph over Pompey’s blood? (I.i.39-41,49-51)
Marullus is overwhelmed with disappointment and dissatisfaction because the Romans loved and cherished Pompey and now are cheering for Caesar since his death. Also, after Brutus gives his speech to the people as to why they had to kill him they rejoice and say, “Live, Brutus! Live, live!” (III.ii.45). However, after Antony’s speech, they want to rebel and kill Brutus and all of the conspirators. They allow their leaders to be the factor on which side they choose to be on, they don't choose themselves. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare if full of several examples of manipulation throughout the play. This shows that the serious consequences of one's actions come from the qualities that lie inside of them which allow them to be manipulated. Many characters in the play share qualities that allow them to be manipulated such as arrogance, loyalty, and being naive. Overall these characteristics allowed the play to unfold the way it did and allowed the other characters a chance to get what they wanted, and they did at the expense of