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
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;
Gaius Julius Caesar, commonly known as Julius Caesar, is an important figure who laid the foundation of the Roman Empire. He is one of the most famous roman ruler, Rome as ever had. He helped to establish the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire, ended the Republic System when he was named Perpetual Dictator (44BC). And vastly created many other political and civil reforms. He was a very influential leader. Julius Caesar was born in Rome in July 100 BC. His parents were Gaius Julius
Early life Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 100 B.C. Though he was a descendent of the oldest patrician family, Julius Caesar grew up in a very poor district of Rome called Subura. As a child, he studied martial arts, history, and law (“Julius Caesar”). At the age of seventeen, Julius married Cornelia, the daughter of Luciussulla, who was a dictator of Rome. Because Luciussulla did not approve of the marriage, he tried to force the two to divorce, but they both refused. Julius Caesar studied
good king or ruler? Julius Caesar is one of the most famous rulers of all time. He was one of Rome’s greatest and most powerful leaders. His changes to the empire helped take Rome to new levels of success. The life of Caesar was short, yet great. It is important to learn about this great man and his many accomplishments. Gaius Julius Caesar was born on July 13th, 100 B.C. to a poor, Patrician family in Rome (“Julius Caesar”; Gruen 12). For most of his young life, Caesar lived in an apartment
taken over the United States himself. Julius Caesar was another extremely powerful leader. Julius Caesar was a strong, persuasive political and military leader of ancient Rome who shaped Roman life and set the precedent for other Roman leaders who followed. An important primary source for understanding Julius Caesar is his speech “The Alternative of Exile.” It shows his fairness, pervasiveness, and power that led him to become such a powerful leader. Julius Caesar was born in 100 BCE (McManus 1). Caesar’s
Julius Caesar, The man famous for the quote, “I came, I saw, I conquered.” Well known for being a renowned Roman general as well as a statesman, Julius Caesar went on to be a dictator of the Roman Empire. This one man impacted the course of history of the Roman Empire through alliances, gaining widespread support, and changing policies in the government. Although to comprehend how he impacted the Roman Empire, one must first look upon his rise to power. Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus was
shaky hands while operating on someone’s heart. People often come in contact with pride in both the fictional world and the real world. Just like the timeless story of being over prideful, the themes in William Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, still appeal to today’s audience. First, the theme of leadership is an excellent example of being over confident and acting like he or she is above everyone else. Secondly, the theme of betrayal is led to when a person thinks and acts upon what
the great Julius Caesar. Marcus Brutus is known to be the most honorable man in Rome at the time and was well respected. Caesar is the ruler and has a successful military. He also seeks wealth and power. Antony is Caesar’s right hand man and good friend. He later acquires the position that Caesar had and also seeks wealth and power. All three men are after the job, but Brutus is obviously the one who was most suited for it and also the only one who never got the chance. Julius Caesar is the leader
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
Julius Caesar Expository Essay The decisions that one man makes can determine the length of life. Rome has many people that have the characteristics to be great leaders. Antony is a manipulative man, Brutus is an honorable man, and Octavius is a quiet strength. All three men would do an excellent job in leading Rome. Antony is a manipulative man. This is shown throughout the play in several cases, but most prominently at Caesar’s funeral. “I thrice presented him a kingly crown which he did thrice
the best at everything – now imagine Julius Caesar. It seems as though the last one doesn’t fit, does it? However, wasn’t Caesar one of the most influential people during the time of the Roman Empire AND didn’t he influence our world today? As well as in reality, in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, this man has a very interesting role. Despite the fact that he is immensely influential during his life, after his assassination it seems as though Caesar is still influential – or, more specifically
The Life of Julius Caesar Julius Caesar is and was one of the most influential people in history. He created laws, stuck wars, and developed new strategies for leadership and battles. "Caesar is widely considered to be one of the greatest military geniuses of all time, as well as a brilliant politician and one of the ancient world's strongest leaders (Julius Caesar pg.1)." He transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire and he extended his land all the way through Gaul to The Atlantic
doesn’t make a person trust the fellow who has that name. In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Brutus is not stupid, but he is easily manipulated. Brutus was totally convinced that the Roman Republican government, a triumvirate, was perfect and was willing to join into a conspiracy with others to make sure the government stayed in the hands of senators. Some might believe that friendship or pride is an important theme in Julius Caesar, but conspiracy is the most important theme of the play. Many Romans
Julius Caesar was one of the world’s greatest influential people in history. Not only did he have the guts to step up to the senators of the Roman Empire and make new laws, he also set a new foundation for the Roman people. He created many new laws and lead people to see things in a different prospective. As military leader, he won a great series of battles. Buying the trust of his people and supplying his country with more money. Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 102 B.C, into one of the oldest
William Shakespeare wrote his many plays including The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Living in this time period caused him to look at women in a somewhat submissive way and portray them as so. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, women did not have strong roles. The roles of women are not common in the play, and their appearances are very limited. In fact, there are only two female roles in the play; the subservient Calphurnia, wife of Caesar, and the daring wife of Brutus, Portia. These two contrasting characters
Out of all the characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Caius Cassius is definitely the one most negatively seen, as his more unfavorable traits are focused on. Throughout the play, Cassius reveals other aspects of his personality, although most of them are cynical. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Cassius is revealed through what he says, what he does, and what others say about him. What Cassius says and how he says it reveals him as a character. In Act I, Cassius is
Julius Caesar Two common themes in the book/play Julius Caesar are the general dislike and ill will towards Caesar and his rain as leader of Rome. Also the fact that Caesars arrogance and cockiness lead to him making horrible life altering decisions. From the very beginning of the novel you can see deceit in Caesars ranks. You can also see how Caesars arrogance clouded his judgment on some of his decisions. All of these factors would play a major role in the life and death of Caesar. In the first
Julius Caesar was a very accomplished man. Though all of his actions were not approved by the common public, he was still extremely popular amongst Rome. It is said that the only reason he died was because he killed another popular leader, Pompey. But being in a political war doesn't make you a bad person Julius Caesar was actually pretty nice, outside of wars and politics. He had many kids and almost as many wives, because he wanted someone honest (Turns out that's pretty hard). Though Julius
Julius Caesar Jack Stewart Greetings, fellow senate members. I stand in front of you today to discuss whether Julius Caesar, or Augustus Caesar, should be celebrated as our greatest leader, and a statue created of them in the center of the Forum. I realize these are two of the best leaders Rome has ever had, and the choice is difficult at best, but my in-depth research, and understanding of each individual has led me to the conclusion that Julius was the greater leader as I shall prove to you