Julius Caesar Power Corrupt Analysis

Truthfully power and powerlessness both corrupt, but in my eyes it’s the desire for power that corrupts more, as it is what corrupts the powerless in the beginning. We have a plethora of examples where those in power become dishonest, greedy, and overpowered by the same power they cling to. While it’s a pessimistic viewpoint, I believe given enough time, anyone in power would digress to a corrupt form. As Lord Acton put it, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”, meaning there is potential for the powerlessness to stray onto a crooked path, but those who have power will without a doubt, fall.
Julius Caesar and Brutus are excellent examples of the powerful and powerless intertwining. Caesar, a king among kings, possessing a very strong and experienced army, often seen as power crazed. His ravenous hunger for more land and more control is a direct catalyst to his demise. Brutus, a once close friend to Caesar became jealous and betrayed Caesar, literally stabbing him in the back. Brutus lacked the power Caesar possessed. It corrupted his mind, and any love he had for his friend went down the drain. However, if it wasn’t for the power that had corrupted his …show more content…
We hear stories of them from the very beginning. Books and TV shows make great money creating tales of those who’ve become corrupt, only to have an honest hero come and save the day. Often times that person takes the place of the villain, and then the story end. What happens after though? We can only assume because of their pure heart and determined willpower that our hero continued down their righteous path. Only with guidance though can they remain honest. A strong and benevolent conscience by their side to control the power together, whether that be the Vice President, a talking cricket, or loved one, dispersing the weight evens everything