Leadership In Julius Caesar

It is likely that when speaking of Julius Caesar, we are not only speaking of an important and influential figure, but the most famous Roman figure that we have. His actions in life and the manner in which he died have captivated people for centuries onwards as we try to divine exactly why he may have acted in those ways, and why the results were so bloody. Did he suspect that he pushed too far in his pursuit of leadership and power? Did he really want to be Rex in Rome, or have outside influences over the years blurred the lines so as to create that image of Caesar? Answers to these questions can be found in the analysing of his actions in Rome and the senate over the years, and the manner in which he seemed to persistently and relentlessly …show more content…
And so the republican constitution in Rome had been born out of this frustration and anger towards those in singular power, with even the concept of kingship being treated with great hostility and suspicion – the people of Rome did not miss the monarchy and did not at all wish for it to be reinstated. However flawed the Republican system was, it was viewed as being the only way in which the people of Rome could ensure their lives as being cared for in a fair and equal manner – indeed there was still a class system with the very poor and the very wealthy, but for the most part, needs were seen as being taken care …show more content…
His use of filling offices by way of nominating them rather than the traditional elections had huge impact – suddenly it was far less about how well you campaigned and showed Rome what you were capable of, and why you deserved a position, but more about whether you were in Caesar’s favour or not. In this position of extreme singular influence, Caesar became an object of fear and mistrust, even as the senate pandered to his pride with more honours, offices and unprecedented positions, likely out of fear or attempts at flattery in order to further their own careers. The situation had spiralled to the point in which Caesar was blatantly flouting guidelines, concepts and traditions that had been put in place many years before by the people of Rome, and it was becoming clearer than ever to the Senate that he was taking advantage where he should not, and exploiting the love that the common people had for him in expanding his personal agenda of