Julius Caesar Corrupt

John Acton once stated, "All power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." What happens when power is corrupted? To answer this question you have to comprehend the definition of power: the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. When power is misused the leader's plans were aiming for their own personal convenience. What is absolute power? Its the same as power except the person's morality decreases while their power rises. Although those in power can manipulate people into doing what they want and they can be powerful and successful, however, their power lasts for a limited amount of time and the leader usually ends up falling from power.
First and foremost, in the Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespear, most might believe that Julius Caesar was the one in power, but in reality, it was Brutus. Brutus claims that he killed Caesar because he loved Rome more than to let it suffer from slavery and dictatorship. He claims that Caesar was too ambitious, therefore, it leads him to make every Roman his slave.
If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar’s, to him I say that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had

you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him. (3-1)
This quote shows how powerful Brutus was with his words and how he tried to persuade the city of Rome that killing Caesar was for the greater good of Rome.

The city of Rome agreed with Brutus because they all knew that Brutus was an honorable man and he was doing it for Rome,”Live, Brutus! Live, live!”(3-1) . To add on, despite if the leader was morally incorrect or not, all power comes to a fall. The city of Rome was loyal to Brutus, but they were more loyal to Caesar, therefore they teamed up with Antony to bring Brutus down. Antony showed the city of Rome how ruthless Brutus was to Caesar and how unambitious Caesar

was.
If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. You all know this cloak. I remember the first time Caesar ever put it on. It was a summer’s evening; he was in his tent. It was the day he overcame the Nervii warriors. Look, here’s where Cassius’s dagger pierced it. See the wound that Casca made. Through this hole beloved Brutus stabbed. And when he pulled out his cursed dagger, see how Caesar’s blood came with it, as if rushing out a door to see if it was really Brutus who was knocking so rudely. For Brutus, as you know, was Caesar’s angel. The gods know how dearly Caesar loved him! This was the most unkind cut of all. For when the noble Caesar saw him stab, he understood his beloved Brutus’s ingratitude; it was stronger than the violence of traitors, and it defeated him, bursting his mighty heart. And at the base of Pompey’s statue, with his cloak covering his face, which was dripping with blood the whole time, great Caesar fell. (3-2)
This quote shows Antony persuading the city of Rome that Caesar was not ambitious at all and that Brutus, Casca, Cassius and the rest were all traitors to the honorable and noble Caesar. Overall, Brutus did not do anything to protect Rome, instead, he turned the city against each other. He caused war in a city that was already peaceful and safe. Brutus killed Caesar because he thought it was the best for Rome, but he never bothers to ask the Roman what was best for their city. Brutus selfish act caused a war that could have been prevented.
Furthermore, corrupt power can be seen anywhere. For example, it can be seen in movies, books, poems, writing, play, etc., but more importantly, it can be seen in the real world. One example of modern corrupt power is Saddam Hussein. Saddam Hussien was the President of Iraq from 1979-2003. The president has the most power in the world and is also supposed to be the most trusted man because they are the ones ruling and representing your country. Saddam Hussein trial for murdering around 148 men in the village of Dujail, but this was only one of the minor crimes that he has committed. During his years as president, Saddam Hussien was ruthless and was considered a dictator. He dived the country based on religion and ethnicity. Whoever opposed of Saddam would get punished. Saddam Hussien thought that he was had to be ruthless to be able to rule his country. This tactic of ruthlessness was used during WWII when Hitler came to action, he tortured and killed innocent Jew. Although Hitler did manage to kill off most Jew he was never successful in his plan. Those who use a corrupt power usually end up failing or falling from that power because of the fear people have. This happened to Saddam Hussein, after all his killing and torturing he was hung because of his horrid actions. Overall, those how use ruthlessness as a tactic to gain power usually end up failing because of those who rebel against them or those who oppose.
In conclusion, the saying, “All power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”, is true. Power, good or bad, always corrupts, but a power that is used for ruthless and unethical reason always come to an end and are always stopped. Despite what you believe in, whether its good or bad, someone is always going to oppose you and is going to try and bring you down. Power cannot say to one person forever, it must be passed on to another, whether it's the same tactics or not. Overall, picking the right side to be on is the choice that only you can make because we all have a different perception of good. Believe in what you are fighting for and maybe one day you will have the power to uphold a movement.