Victim Of Julius Caesar Research Paper

Julius Caesar: Victim of Tragedy

Julius Caesar, a former Roman dictator, helped build up the Roman empire from the ground, but his arrogance and greed helped him pay the ultimate price; although he let the power go to his head, his death was unjustified and cruel. He solved several pressing issues within the empire. He provided them with a new badly needed currency, he contributed to the modern day calendar we use today, and with his strategic plans, he won several wars and battles. He was an advocate for the people, he redistributed money and land among the commoners and he even built them a public library. He was assassinated by 40 of his “trusty” senate and the main perpetrator was Brutus and Cassius. Murdered in cold blood because he was more popular with the people and he was gaining too much power and influence. …show more content…
He played the role of Caesar's best friend and his deception is one to be remembered for ages. Him and other senate members, had been plotting his death for weeks. “The conspirators never met openly, but they assembled a few at a time in each other's homes. There were many discussions and proposals, as might be expected, while they investigated how and where to execute their design.” Earlier in the day, before his untimely death, he seeked divination and all the signs pointed to a malignant intent. With the “encouraging” words of Brutus and persistent coaxing he attended the meeting where he met his demise. He was stabbed 35 times, he took most fatal blows to the kidney where he bled out and died a painful