Human Nature In Julius Caesar And The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part Time Indian

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines human nature as “the nature of humans; especially : the fundamental dispositions and traits of humans”. Though this may be true in that of a more vague and superficial nature, not all humans are the same. So, how is human nature really defined and how are people reflected on by their overall nature? Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian are two narratives combined to portray a strong message regarding human nature. Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is a play concerning the dramatic problem of alarm at Julius Caesar's ambition to become king. A soothsayer warns Caesar that he must "beware the Ides of March" from the outset. Soon, Caesar is