Julius Caesar was the most powerful leader that ever lived, and through his military victories led Rome on the road to success. Caesar developed the “First Triumvirate,” which Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus was the “rule of three” (Nardo 18). Caesar was a genius that out maneuvered his opponents in battle, and brought Rome expansion of land and power. Caesar’s dictatorship was short lived, but he made many important changes to Rome in the positive direction. Caesar’s own senators were jealous of his popularity and power. The assassination of Caesar; was triggered on the “Ides of March” by his own senate and beloved friend Marcus Brutus (Nardo 129). Octavian ruled Rome through the “blueprint” that Caesar had envisioned (Nardo 24). The many victories that Caesar won gave Rome prosperity, Pompey as well Crassus in the rule of the three, and betrayal from Brutus, which led to the assassination of Caesar, is a tragedy to Rome.
Although, Marcus Brutus is devoted to Caesar, but his major love is for Rome. Brutus is the child of Caesar’s favorite mistress, and he could possibly be Caesar’s illegitimate son. When Caesar, arrived in Rome after eight years of triumphs in military maneuvers the people created uproar of excitement. “Brutus says to Cassius, What means this shouting? I do fear the people do choose Caesar for their king…yet I love him well” (field-of-themes, par 2). Brutus feared that Caesar would rise in power, and disregard the best interest for the people of Rome. The only reason that Brutus co-led in the assassination of his friend, Caesar, was his devotion for Rome. Cassius said, “if Brutus leads the way, the people will think that the death of Julius Caesar wasn’t such a bad thing” (field-of-themes, par 3)...
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... himself that gave Caesar support in the Senate. With the support of Pompey and Crassus, the Senate favored Caesar, gave him three government provinces for a five-year term. Brutus, who was a beloved friend of Caesar, and who also co-led in Caesar’s assassination. The betrayal that Caesar must have felt from his close friend, Brutus was probably shock.
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Brutus is loyal to Rome and also to his friendship with Caesar. He wants Rome to be led by a good leader. But he allows himself to be lead away with this thought by Cassius, who tells him that he is the better man and not
Many people were involved with the murder of Caesar however, Brutus had the biggest part in the assassination. According to Source four (by Plutarch, a historian) “Brutus kept him (Caesar) outside the house, and delayed him with a long conversation on purpose.” Therefore, Brutus made sure that the other people planning to kill Caesar would be ready. Also, according to Source Eight, Brutus said to Caesar, “…Nonsense. Don’t be troubled by such things. Hurry, the men await at the senate to crown you king. We mustn’t keep them waiting.” He basically told Caesar to hurry to the Senate so they can kill him. This proves that Brutus didn’t acknowledge that Caesar shouldn’t go there because he would get hurt. Lastly in source nine, the letter from Marcus Brutus to Gaius Cassius states, “I will meet him at his home on March 15th and bring him to the Senate. Here, this unthinkable but
His first contribution to Rome’s downfall came in the form of the formation of the First Triumvirate, which enabled him to illegally take Gaul, and further undermine the senate. Caesar made his way to power by gaining important alliances. Unlike Marius, he was born into a fairly important high class family in Rome. The First Triumvirate, formed in 60BC was composed of himself, Crassus and Pompey. Crassus was the wealthiest man in Rome at the time, and Pompey had just been awarded his third Triumph. The mere existence of such a group undermined the ideals of the senate, as it worked on the basis that no one man could have enough power to do anything without the support of the senators. The Triumvirs worked to achieve their own individual goals, whilst simultaneously supporting one another. Caesar was consul in 59BC, with Marcus Bibulus, and made the sheer influence of the three men public with the introduction of his land redistribution law. Crassus and Pompey supported this proposal, and Pompey filled Rome with his soldiers. Bibulus tried to void the law but Caesar’s armed supporters drove him out of the senate and forced him into house arrest. This meant that Caesar essentially had a sole consulship and gained enough power and support to overturn his proposed governorship and allowed himself
Caesar for some what of a good reason. Brutus killed him because he thought it would be better for Rome while the others just did not want him to become more powerful than themselves. They are the same. Brutus felt that the death of Caesar would be the end of the absolute rule that Caesar presently had a. Brutus is a supporter of the republican government. Brutus says, "We all stand up against the spirit of Caesar /
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For thousands of years people have been talking about the great powerful Caesar. He is one of the greatest known dictators known to people today mostly because of all of the things he was able to accomplish during his rein as emperor. After reading primary sources about Caesar, it has given me a better understanding of what other people thought of him during this time period. It’s safe to say that Caesar was obsessed with power and respect from other people that would explain his thirst for war and land, which is one of his greatest strengths and helped in making Rome a great empire.
“Caesar belonged to the populares,the common people’s faction”(Carlson). He helped them get some of their power back.Over the years, Pompey and Caesar gained a political partnership.Caesar was financially supported by Crassus.These three men made up the first triumvirate Pompey, Crassus, and Julius Caesar. This gave Caesar the push he needed for domination. “Julius Caesar won a major triumph over the forces of Pompey the Great at Pharsalus”(Carlson).Caesar hires Pompey’s soldiers to cause a riot and after this situation is later given the governorship of Gaul. Over the years Pompey, Crassus and Caesar grew apart because of Caesar’s growing power.Crassus died in a battle years later.This resulted in Pompey going back to his old ways toward Caesar.They fought but Caesar's military was to skilled.Caesar became dictator for life in
Julius Caesar is the most well known Roman ruler of all time. His military and political careers were both successful. This helped Caesar gain complete trust of the Roman people even though he killed the previous leader of Rome, Pompey. He was well liked by most everyone in Rome except for those who disapproved of him being named dictator of Rome. An assassination plot was devised to put an end to his rule. His death ultimately led to the end of the Roman Republic and the start of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar’s legacy will be remembered by his brilliant military victories, his rise to political fame, and his role in the First Triumvirate.
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In Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", Caesar is displayed as a powerful and dynamic figure in Rome because of his many accomplishments in previous wars as well as battles. When Caesar returns to Rome from a recent victorious defeat in battle, he receives a warm welcome by all the citizens of Rome. They consider and see Caesar as a hero and a strong individual, which is why they attempt to crown him King three times. A group of generals in Caesar's army are jealous and concerned with the amount of power Caesar has; they make arrangements to kill him. "Power is said to be a man's greatest desire he'll do whatever it takes to achieve his goal, even to kill." In comparison to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" and the film Julius Caesar, we see many similarities. Furthermore, I will discuss these similarities in great depth.
Unfortunately for Caesar, many aristocratic people tried to disgrace or embarrass him. They revolted against him, but his political career was stable and was not harmed (Gruen,12). Thinking in his best interest, Julius Caesar allied himself with Gnaeus Pompey. First Triumvirate seemed to hold great, high power. Being a great military leader and idol to many, Pompey helped Caesar be elected as consul in 59 B.C. Though they used violence and wrong bribery, this was a major v...
Julius Caesar’s legacy and attributes are just as robust today as they were in his time. From the time he took power to the time of his death he accomplished more than many other men would have done in a lifetime. He brought the Roman Empire to its height and from his death on, the Empire did nothing but fall. He was one of the world’s greatest leaders and probably the best.
Although some believe that Brutus conspires against Caesar out of jealousy, Brutus actually plots against Caesar for the good of Rome. To demonstrate, when Brutus justifies his motives for the conspiracy, Brutus claims, “Not that I loved
In the play Julius Caesar, written and preformed by William Shakespeare, there are many characters, but two, Brutus and Cassius, stood out. The play begins in Rome where a celebration of Julius Caesar's victory over the former ruler of Rome, Pompeii. The victory leads to Caesar's betrayal by his jealous companions. Senators and other high status figures are jealous of Caesar's new and growing power, while others, like Brutus, fear the tyrannical rule Caesar could enforce. The conspirators, Brutus and Cassius being the most important, assassinate Julius Caesar and Marcus Antonius, better known as Antony, and Octavius Caesar, Caesar's heir to the thrown, revenge Caesar's death. Antony convinces the Roman populous to destroy the conspirators and eventually begins a war with Cassius and Brutus' armies. Both Cassius and Brutus commit suicide to save their honor and Antony and Octavius win the war. The characterizations of Brutus and Cassius show a distinct contrast in their character traits and motives for the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Brutus had a strong relationship with Caesar but a stronger relationship with Rome and its people. I think during Roman times, the only way for someone to get close to a person of high rank is if he/she is a close friend or relative to him/her. Brutus loved Caesar but feared his power and ambition. In the early acts of the play, Brutus says to Cassius, "If it aught toward the general good, set honor in one eye and death in the other, and I will look on both indifferently…,,"(act 1, scene 2, ll.85-89), as he is speaking to Cassius. "He then unto the ladder turns his back..."(act 2, scene 1, line 25). As the quote says, Brutus would not allow Caesar to rise to power and then turn his back on the people of Rome. This is the only reason Brutus would conspire against Caesar. Brutus says to himself, "I know no personal cause to spurn at him...How that might change his nature..."(act 2, scene 1, and ll.11-13)