The Theme of Julius Caesar

The Theme of Julius Caesar

How suitably is the theme of the supernatural depicted in the play

‘Julius Caesar’?

William Shakespeare was one of the most influential playwrights, is

known today for his plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A

Midsummer Nights Dream and many other interesting and different plays.

We in the 21st century enjoy Shakespeare’s plays for a variety of

reasons. His plays have different themes like love, ambition, pride,

friendship, supernatural, etc. His language is rich and full of

imagery. Many of his famous quotes are used even till today such as

"To be, or not to be" and "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou

Romeo?"-Romeo and Juliet, form some of literature's most celebrated

lines. Other famous Shakespeare quotes such as "I 'll not budge an

inch", "We have seen better days" ,"A dish fit for the gods" –Julius

Caesar and the expression it's "Greek to me" have all become catch

phrases in modern day speech. Furthermore, other William Shakespeare

quotes such as "to thine own self be true" have become widely spoken

pearls of wisdom.

"As he was valiant, I honor him; but, as he was ambitious, I slew him"

. - (Act III, Scene II).

"Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more". - (Act

III, Scene II).

"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste

of death but once.

Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, it seems to me most strange

that men should fear;

Seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come". -

(Act II, Scene II).

Shakespeare was a brilliant man of the theatre; the medium of his

theatre was language. It is his use of language...

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supernatural and superstition and so Shakespeare would have loved to

put in the play.

I feel that William Shakespeare’s portrayal of the supernatural is

amazing accompanied with forceful imagery. As there was no back drop

and sounds the reader had to visualize the supernatural elements. If

the play had to take place in the 21st century it would be very

effective on the audience as we are living in a world of politicians

and world leaders fighting and killing for high ranks in the

government. As Julius Caesar is a political play it would have a

psychological slants just as we have in the politics. With music and

backdrops the plays would be simply extraordinary. The theme of

supernatural is depicted is very well in the play. Shakespeare’s vivid

description of the supernatural has a lasting impression on us.