Julius Caesar was one of the most important people in Roman history. The Roman Empire would not have become as great and powerful as it did if it was not for Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was one of the greatest leaders in Roman history; this is shown through his military and political conquests up until his tragic death. Caesar was always considered very determined in anything he did. He was very involved in the military in when he was younger. Being involved in the military helped get him…
Julius Caesar manipulated and bribed his way to gaining political power, specifically the consul of Rome by 59 BC, by becoming popular among the people. He was named governor of Gaul and became a threat to the Senate and Pompey who had already held power in Rome. Caesar became an enemy of the state and made an act of war by deciding to cross the Rubicon river confronting Pompey, a turning point that was the start of a civil war. The sources Suetonius’ “The Deified Julius Caesar” in Lives of the…
Comparing Gaius Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln is not very hard. These men undeniably carved history to this day. Both men were yes different because what two people are the same? But they were very much alike as well; both ran countries at some point, and both men are still admired now. You can't compare these two without talking about both deaths; both were assassinated. Gaius Julius Caesar known as Julius Caesar was known for being a Roman dictator. He was born July 30th 100 BC, in…
Within the play Julius Caesar, as an audience, we are asked to question every character’s virtue. As the play progresses these lines between good and bad men become increasingly blurred, making it harder for the audience to distinguish the wrong from the right. Ultimately it would appear that every character is filled with both evil and good and it seems as though throughout this play Shakespeare is trying to highlight the unrealism attached to such simplistic ideas. Within Medieval England…
of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Julius Caesar was a great man in the eyes of the roman people. The play opens when Caesar has just returned from a great battle. Caesar is walking around the streets of Rome high off of the fame and power he has gained. The common people of Rome praise Caesar as if he was a god. This puts an uneasy feeling to those who seek power as well. As Caesar is walking around basking in his victory against Pompey a psychic tell Caesar to “beware the…
Today I’ll be writing about to great leaders whose lives ended before they could fulfill their journey. Both were well respected among the people who chose them. And both their lives where taken by their own countrymen. Caesar by his friends and admirers, Lincoln by an actor who had taken a picture with him earlier in the night. The comparison between the two isn’t as far as some may see. Both Lincoln and Caesar had a great part in wars and politics. Julius had fought in many wars before…
Military become so powerful. The Roman Military became very powerful because of their leaders, tactics, and troop abilities. Firstly, the Roman Military became very powerful because of their leaders. One leader that lead the Romans to more power was Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar defeated kings loyal to Pompey in Syria and Asia Minor. Also in 47 B.C., he defeated King Pharnaces II of Pontus at Zela (Modern day Turkey).Caesar then went on to defeat Pompey’s followers in the Battle of Thapsus…
Julius Caesar was a powerful man who played a role in demising of the Roman Republic to the rise of the Roman Empire. As he conquered land, the Romans respected him. But needless to say not everyone did. Julius Caesar might have done much to help the not only Rome but himself and in the process made enemies with the “Barbarians”. Caesar was looking for a way to relaunch his faltering career. In 61BC he had obtained debts of about 25 tons of silver. He needed money to pay off his debts and boost…
his viewers’ morals and views begin to twist and warp as the influence of the movement gulfs their minds under its sea of persuasion. In the dramatic play, Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare uses characterization, motifs, and foreshadowing to portray the power of persuasion.Through the interactions between Marcus Brutus, Cassius, and Julius Caesar, they will prove how persuasion can change one’s course and produce consequences.…
Julius Caesar has many similarities and differences from real life to Shakespeare’s version of Julius Caesar. I am going to focus on the differences, similarities, and omitted facts between the two Julius Caesars. First I will tell about all the differences, then I will go through the similarities, and finally the omitted facts. Here I will tell you about the differences between the actual history of Julius Caesar and Shakespeare’s play. Shakespeare intended to play to be in the 18 century, but…