The Most Powerless In Julius Caesar

Power is defined as “the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events,” and plays a very important role in the tale of Julius Caesar; in fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s a vital pivot in the story. While our first instincts infer that Caesar has the most power, I’d like to argue that power is the most prominent theme because of how little power he has. Caesar can control armies of men, persuade authorities, and yet, he was powerless over his own fate. Furthermore, the theme of friendship adds an extra layer to the story with conflicting themes and morals.
The Roman Empire was formed by Romulus in the mid 700 BC’s. It’s said through myth that Romulus defeated Remus, his brother, to become the sole founder of the Roman Empire.

However, Rome did have a position for Dictator, but it was only supposed to be used in dire situations in case something got out of hand. One thing lead to another: Caesar lost control to Pompey, took back control, and then declared himself dictator to the be the final undisputed ruler of Rome; this is where our story began.
Regardless of this, Caesar is the most powerless in Julius Caesar. Shakespeare demonstrates this many ways, hence why his writing style is so famous. The most blatant example of this is every time Caesar ignores the opinions of others, who if he did, would have saved him. This even happened while entering the state capitol, right before his demise, when he is yet again warned that the Ides of march have come “but, not gone,” (Act 3: Scene 1). There are many more though, some minor or subliminal, but play a consistent role throughout the story.
During Act 1 Cassius informs Brutus that there was a time when Cassius “as Aeneas, our great ancestor did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder, the old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber did I the tired Caesar,” (Act 1: Scene 2