Power In The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar

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In the Tragedy of Julius Caesar the main theme is power. The conspirators quickly realize that Caesar will soon be in absolute power and that that could not happen. He becomes a threat to the values of the Roman Republic.They assassinate Caesar before he is crowned king. This shows power because the conspirators did not want Caesar to have too much to all the power.Also both Cesar and Brutus are thought to be heroes and villains in Julius Caesar. In the beginning , Caesar is hailed for his conquests and is admired for his apparent humility upon refusing the crown. However, once murdered, Caesar is showed as a power hungry leader with the intentions of enslaving all of Rome. After Caesars death, Brutus’ speech successfully manipulates the plebeians

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