Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, once stated that he believed “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (Ringwall). The application of this belief is undeniably displayed in the actions of the conspirators, those who plotted for Julius Caesar’s demise. Julius Caesar was the ruler of the Roman Empire, who spent much of his life, gaining in the social ranks of Rome through appealing to the people for support. The conspirators, many of who belonged to the Roman Senate, noticed his power growing to a distressing extent. This spurred on the formation of the conspirators, united in their plans to protect Rome and assist in Caesar’s downfall and eventual death. Brutus, mentored by Caesar himself,
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Julius Caesar was one of the many who were plagued with this disorder. Unlike those who have been diagnosed today, Caesar had no treatment and the knowledge of living with this ailment was very limited. Epilepsy “can affect memory and ability to perform daily activities.” (“Epilepsy Center”). The symptoms, when present in a military leader, is life threatening. The many soldiers who metaphorically put their lives in Caesar’s hands, put their lives in a medically-compromised man’s hands. Julius Caesar died at the age of fifty five. The conspirators were accused of killing a man in his prime. However, due to his affliction there is cause to believe he may have not lived much longer. Epilepsy in itself is extremely capable of causing seizures in those who are plagued with it. These seizures “may raise the risk of an early death” (Epilepsy Center). Caesar’s death occurred following careful planning by members of the senate, leaving the Romans feeling protected and reassured. If Caesar were to die spontaneously he would have left the Romans unprotected and unprepared. Caesar, due to his epilepsy could be prone to seizures, and could have likely had an early death even without their interference. This interference helped rid Rome of a physically compromised
Julius Caesar was one of the many who were plagued with this disorder. Unlike those who have been diagnosed today, Caesar had no treatment and the knowledge of living with this ailment was very limited. Epilepsy “can affect memory and ability to perform daily activities.” (“Epilepsy Center”). The symptoms, when present in a military leader, is life threatening. The many soldiers who metaphorically put their lives in Caesar’s hands, put their lives in a medically-compromised man’s hands. Julius Caesar died at the age of fifty five. The conspirators were accused of killing a man in his prime. However, due to his affliction there is cause to believe he may have not lived much longer. Epilepsy in itself is extremely capable of causing seizures in those who are plagued with it. These seizures “may raise the risk of an early death” (Epilepsy Center). Caesar’s death occurred following careful planning by members of the senate, leaving the Romans feeling protected and reassured. If Caesar were to die spontaneously he would have left the Romans unprotected and unprepared. Caesar, due to his epilepsy could be prone to seizures, and could have likely had an early death even without their interference. This interference helped rid Rome of a physically compromised