Julius Caesar Power Quotes

Power is one of the most desirable things in life. Everyone longs for it. However, power can be very dangerous. Julius Caesar shows this by conveying a theme that power can be deadly to those who are not careful. The first example of this is that Caesar is in a position of power and ends up being killed because of it. People see him as a threat and realize that they have to kill him in order to save themselves. Brutus says, “It must be by his death, and for my part. I know no personal cause to spurn at him but for the general. He would be crowned. How that might change his nature, there’s the question. It is the bright day that brings forth the adder and that craves wary walking. Crown him that, and then put a sting in him. That at his will he may do danger with” (2.1.10-17). This quote shows how people see Caesar. He is a threat because of his powerful position. His potential power scares everyone into thinking he has to be killed so they can have freedom. …show more content…
Brutus is seen as a leader since he is such a noble man. He explains his reasoning for killing Caesar to the Roman citizens. “The crowd’s response to Brutus is a positive one. His honesty seems to have won them over, at least for now” (Ballard). This quote shows how manipulative he is towards the Romans. They believe everything he says because he is so honorable. However, his noble position is threatened when Antony gets a chance to speak. “Yet Brutus says he was ambitious, and Brutus is an honorable man” (3.2.92-93). Mark Antony uses sarcasm in his funeral speech in order to turn the crowd against Brutus. He threatens Brutus’s power by making the crowd realize that Brutus is manipulating them. This puts Brutus in a very dangerous position since the Romans turn against him and want to