Essays On Julius Caesar

Essay on Julius Caesar
How Betrayal Led to Downfall in Julius Caesar
In the play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare shows how friends often betray
each other. Julius Caesar is about to be crowned king of Rome, when some well–known Romans
decide that it is not a good idea for this to happen. They form a conspiracy and kill Caesar. Brutus,
an honorable Roman and a very good friend of Caesar's, betrays Caesar by killing him for the good
of Rome. Antony, Caesar'sbest friend and another honorable Roman, betrays Brutus by turning
against the conspirators. Cassius, a respected Roman, and Brutus betray each other by arguing and
destroying their friendship. All this betraying lead to many deaths in the play....show more content...
In his soliloquy, Antony praised Caesar's great personality but at the same time, he would keep
saying positive things about Brutus. An example is when he says, "He was my friend, faithful and
just to me; / But Brutus says he was ambitious, / And Brutus is an honorable man." (3.2.85–87). The
way in which he spoke and by telling the citizens the context of Caesar's will, turned the mob
against Brutus and the rest of the conspirators. The anger possessed by the countrymen can be
shown when a plebeian says, "Most noble Caesar! We'll revenge his death!" (2.2.244). This betrayal
by Antony caused Brutus to break off their friendship.
Cassius was also driven out of Rome with Brutus and instead of working together to win back their
reputation, they began arguing with each other and destroyed their friendship. Temporarily they
argued about how they would attempt to put together an army, they argued about military strategy,
and they argued about other common things that should not interfere between two friends. By not
cooperating with each other when they needed to, they could not succeed in making a comeback and
they both committed suicides.
All these instances of betrayal could have been avoided and therefore would not have led to the
downfalls of certain characters. Had Caesar lived, maybe everybody would have gotten along and
Rome could
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1. 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 philosophy and oratory in Greece. Soon after returning to Rome, Cornelia became pregnant.
Named after her father, the baby's name was Julia. Cornelia died in 68 B.C., leaving Caesar to care
for their daughter (Gruen,12). Still fairly...show more content...
The Senate had originally refused to give Pompey this land, but because of Caesar they changed
their minds (Combee,95). Also, in 59 B.C., Pompey married Caesar's daughter, Julia (Gruen,13).
Caesar now desired to be governor of Gaul for a five–year term. Also a great general, Caesar spent
years conquering Gaul. He became a loyal friend to many of the people there. While conquering,
Caesar became very powerful and very popular. His many conquests continued and his army grew
stronger and stronger (Combee,95). Fortunately, Caesar's campaigns in Gaul brought great
wealth and popularity to Rome. They also brought great popularity to him ("Julius Caesar"). To
many people, Caesar was a hero (Gruen,13). After his second term as governor in Gaul, the hero
returned to Rome. Growing very jealous of Caesar, Pompey joined his enemies. The Senate
persistently tried to disband Caesar's powerful army. He refused to do this, which caused major
friction with the Senate (Combee,95). Then, on January 10, 49 B.C., Caesar crossed the Rubicon
River with his army. This was the start of the Civil War. Afraid of the more powerful army,
Pompey and his army retreated. Though, this was not the end. Though they knew of his great
conquering abilities, the enemies continued to plan the downfall of Julius Caesar ("Julius Caesar").
As a conquer, Caesar was one of the greatest. He was greatly honored for many of his victories. In
47 B.C.,

Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar was said to be the greatest man in the Roman world. This man whos name alone
commands power, success and respect. Born in 102 B.C., Gaius Julius Caesar. His aunt had married
as a youth of seventeen to the daughter of Cinna, another leader of the fraction that was opposed to
the aristocratic party under Sulla, Marius, great rival. A year or two later, when Sulla had become
supreme in the state, the young man was ordered to put away his wife. He refused, and his life
was saved only through the intercession of powerful friends in Rome. But though he had been
reprieved, Ceasar was far from safe, and for a time he skulled in the mountains until he managed to
get acrss the sea to Asia Minor, where he served in the...show more content...
Then in 68 B.C. he got his first official appointment under Government, as a quaestor, which
secured him a seat in the Senate, and in 63 B.C. he appointed Pontifex maximus, a position of great
dignity and importance in the religion establishment of the Roman State. He was onthe way up, and
his rise was furthered by successful administration of a province in Spain. So capable did he prove
that in 60 B.C. he was chosen by Rome, to form with him and crassus what is called the 1st
Triumvirate. To strengthen the union between himself and Pompey,Caesar gave Pompey his
daughter Julia in marriage. Then after a year as Consul, Caesar applied for, and was granted, the
proconculship of Gual and Illyricum, the Roman dominion that extended from what is now the
south of France to the Adriatic. His enemies and he had plenty were glad to see him leave Rome,
and they no dought thought that Gual would prove the grave of his reputation. After all, he had up
to now shown no special military gifts. But Casear knew what he was doing. He realized that the
path to power in the Roman State lay through military victory, and he believed, as firmly as he
believed in anything, in his star. In a series of campaigns he extended Roman dominion to the
Atlantic and what a thousand years later was to be known as the English Channel. Years after year
his dispatched to the Government in Rome told ever large conquests, of ever greater

Short Essay On Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar, also known to many as Gaius Julius Caesar was the first emperor of the Holy Roman
Empire. His many conquests unified the squabbling tribes of Europe and created the strongest
empire ever seen in the Ancient world.
Caesar was both a Patrician and a friend to the Plebeians. A very well known quote–said by Caesar
himself can accurately sum up his life. "Veni, vidi, vici." (I came, I saw, I conquered) Throughout
Caesars career as both a military leader and then a great Roman Emperor, Caesar made great
expansions to the boundaries of his empire. Caesars greatest conquests include Gaul and Britain.
Caesar made seemingly very small, yet detrimental moves to further his career throughout his life.
Born in early July, 100 BC, Gaius Julius Caesar was the child of Gaius and Aurelia Caesar. Caesar
lost his father at the early age of only 16. Caesar lost his father to old age, with the average life
expectancy in Ancient Rome only being around 40–50 years. Sources say that nearly half of Roman
children died before age 10, so if you had made it that far, you were expected to live your full life
expectancy. At the time of his fathers death, Caesar was nearly surgical effort to stand with the noble
leaders of his country.
At age 16, Caesar wed the first of his three wives. Caesars first wife, Cornelia was born to a noble
aristocrat. Following their marriage in 84 BC, Caesar and Cornelia had a daughter, Julia Caesaris,
born 76 BC. Cornelia, unfortunately did not live much

Julius CaesarВґs Death: Analysis Essay
Should Julius Caesar have been killed? This question has plagued history for years without a real
answer. Julius Caesar was corrupt and all powerful, and his death saved Rome. It really is that
simple; he declared himself dictator for life and ignored the Senate's power. A man with that much
power can only hurt a nation.
Julius Caesar was a blood thirsty man. He fought everyone he could just to extend Rome. ("Julius
Caesar." ) He savagely killed anyone that got in his way. Many may say that he was a legendary and
should be remembered as a great warrior, but should murderers be praised? Genghis Khan was a
great warrior, he created the largest empire in history. Is he remembered well? No, because he was
brutal and merciless. Caesar was also...show more content...
Caesar's assassins had no reason to believe he was different.
Another, of many reasons that Caesar's assassination was a necessary tragedy is he ignored the
warnings and signs. In the world today most don't believe signs exist, but in Caesar's time it was
crazy to ignore them. In the Roman Republic it was believed that signs were set by the gods to
warn people and no one would ignore the gods. The priests preformed a ceremony and got bad
results, which led them to believe that Julius Caesar was in danger. Caesar still refused to miss
the Senate that day, even as his friends begged that he postpone the meeting. ( "The Assassination
of Julius Caesar, 44 BC." ) These days to many people this is all worthless and fake, but whether
signs from gods are real or not is not the question. The question is what kind of many ignores not
only the traditions of his people, but his own gods? A man who would rather be where he is in
power, then heed the warnings of what he believed to be his gods is not a man the Senate believed
Rome needed.
All this comes down the last point that will be made in this essay, Julius Caesar's assassins
believed that what they were doing was what was best for the Roman Republic and its citizens.
Caesar showed all the signs of becoming a corrupt king–like ruler. With the past experiences of
Rome the men that killed Caesar just wanted to help the people they swore

The Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is the one of the famous Roman generals. Many may recognize this name from the
great works of Shakespeare. Before the great works of Shakespeare, Julius Caesar was famous in his
Roman city which. Julius Caesar was a dictator that turned the Roman republic to the Roman
Empire. Even though the life time of Julius Caesar took place in 100 BC – 44 BC, people
everywhere will mention Caesar's name and legacy. For starters, Julius Caesar's time was very
different from today life. People did not get married because they were in love with the each other
most of the time. The reason people in Roman time got married was for perfect children. Babies
that were not fit or unhealthy during this time would be thrown out and left for dead. According to
Phillip Freeman, "Roman families had to keep the first girl that is born and all healthy boys."
(Freeman 23). During this time there were no public schools, only private schools and tutors that
came to the house. Julius Caesar had a tutor who taught him and is sisters. Children that did not
behave during this time would be whipped by their teachers (Freeman 24). When boys turned 15 or
16 they would be considered an adult. Another thing different about this time is that crucifixions
took place. Caesar would do crucifixions to pirates (Freeman 40).
Crucifixions would start off with a man being flogged, humiliated, and weakened. After being beaten
the criminal would

Essay On Julius Caesar
Introduction– Julius Caesar was a dictator of Rome in 47 BC, and then in 44 BC, he was appointed
dictator for life.But really, who was Julius Caesar? Who is this man that was murdered because of
his poor leadership?
Some historians may believe that Julius Caesar did things that was for the benefit of Rome, and
that he made Rome more powerful in a strong way. I understand why some people think that he
was a good person, he did do things to benefit Rome. For one thing, he supposedly did give rights
to the foreign citizen tribes outside of Rome, and although he did do other things to benefit Rome,
all in all, I believe that Julius Caesar was a horrific dictator because he didn't have good relationship
skills, he couldn't see that he was...show more content...
They were raising taxes, and Julius was hungry for power. As the laws of Rome read that he had to
kill the current dictator to become the new dictator, he killed Sulla, and became the new dictator.– If
you were a part of the senate in Rome at that time, and you agreed with the current dictator 's
philosophies, and then a new one came along that did everything differently, would you support
him? The senate grew angry with all of Caesars ideas, and that 's how they 're terrible relationship
started... Maybe you still believe that my point of Caesar, having bad relationships is phony, but
think from another point of view, Because in the end, the senate decided to stab him 23 times, one
of those people being his best friends... These three reasons show why I think Julius Caesar had bad
relationships, and that goes to show that he was a horrific dictator.
P2– Hurting, not helping Rome
Julius Caesar wanted the biggest and the best of everything, but, the Idea that Caesar was creating
a more powerful environment for the people of Rome was a complete distorted philosophy.
Caesar may have been able to make his way to the top of dictatorship, but he ended up hitting rock
bottom for his ways. Wanting the most beautiful empire is not a crime, but, Caesar had no right
taking people from their friends and families to use as slaves to build the beauty that is Rome. As
we are tricked

Julius Caesar
In Shakespeare's historic tragedy, Julius Caesar, Cassius struggles to take down Rome's extremely
admired leader, Caesar. To cause Caesar's demise, Cassius must convince Brutus, Caesar's trusted
companion, to join him and the conspirators. In order to do this, Cassius goes through many steps
to achieve this throughout act one, ending in the fall of Caesar later in the play. Before Cassius
begins to arrange the assassination of Caesar, he must first not only gain Brutus's approval, but also
gain his hand in helping. Cassius would not be able to successfully take down Caesar without
Brutus's help. The struggle that Cassius faces that causes the greatest set–back is the trust of the
Roman citizens. Cassius does need to have someone with a...show more content...
If it be aught toward the general good, Set honor in one eye and death i' th' other, And I will look
on both indifferently, For let the gods so speed me as I love the name of honor more than I fear
death (6)." Brutus would rather die than lose his honor and nobility, or lose the support of the
citizens. Throughout his actions, Brutus does not do what he believes is best for him, but what
is best for Rome. Cassius responds saying, "I know that virtue to be in you... honour is the subject
of my story (6)." Cassius prefixes everything he is going to say with this idea of nobility. Cassius
knows he can win over Brutus if he convinces him that joining him would be the honorable thing to
do, and it would be best for Rome. This idea is what eventually wins Brutus over. Cassius then
brings up the idea of fate. Cassius says, "Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear
Brutus, is not in our stars But in ourselves, that we are underlings. Brutus and Caesar–what should
be in that "Caesar"? Why should that name be sounded more than yours? Write them together, yours
is as fair a name. Sound them, it doth become the mouth as well. Weigh them, it is as heavy (7–8)."
Cassius is beginning to convince Brutus that he is just as or even more so of a capable leader than
Caesar. Brutus does not completely turn down the idea. Brutus responds saying, "That you do love
me, I am nothing jealous. What you would work me to, I have some aim (8)." Brutus sees

Essay about Gaius Julius Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar has been described as one of the most influential political and military leaders
in history. He began the Roman transition from a republic to an empire. Caesar united Rome under
his ruthless power; he controlled religion, senate, and the military. He almost made himself
emperor, and this was the fact that inspired his assassination. Caesar was born in Rome on July 12
or 13, 100 BC. He started his education early, as a young man he was placed under the tutorship of
M. Antonius Gnipho, a freeborn native of Gaul. Antonius was a well–educated man, and well read in
Greek and Latin. Caesar was a product of what could be called the Roman Renaissance; he was well
educated in the culture of...show more content...
Antistius Vetus, praetor of Spain. Shortly before he took his position he lost his aunt and his wife.
When he returned to Rome and married Pompeia, this strange marriage has been considered a
politically tactical move in order to gain an eventual strategic advantage. In 67 BC Pompey the
Great had supreme command in the east. Licinius Crassus a rich partician, was bitterly jealous of
Pompey's successes. These two men rivaled for the next dictatorship, so in order to keep up with
Pompey, Crassus needs the popular support of the people. Who better to help Crassus then the
outspoken and popular Julius Caesar, this alliance was considered a marriage de convenance.
Caesar was a governor in Spain for a year, he returned in 60 BC. It was at this point that Julius
formed a three–way alliance with Crassus and Pompey. This was known as the First Triumvirate.
To cement their relationship further, Caesar gave his daughter Julia to Pompey in marriage. Now
properly backed Caesar was elected to consul in 59 BC, despite Optimate hostility, the year after
he was appointed governor of Roman Gaul. The Gallic wars started in 58 BC, this is because the
Helvetii, a Gallic people, were invading a Roman allied tribe known as the Aedui. Caesar marched
to Cisalpinc Gaul with six legions; he defeated the Helvetii and forced them back to their homelands.
An

Julius Caesar Essay
Conflicting Perspectives Essay: As Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius once suggested "Everything
we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth"; embodying the
notion that conflicting perspectives are held by different people towards both events and individuals.
I believe that this common idea is held true in William Shakespeare's production 'Julius Caesar',
discussing the conflict between Brutus, Cassius and Antony, Richard Glover's Sydney Morning
Herald article 'Take a Moment to Mourn the Mainstream', debating against the depreciation of the
respect over radio stations between generations, and Frank Capra's classic film 'Mr. Smith Goes to
Washington', which expresses the triumph of American ideals...show more content...
The protagonist Brutus and his association with honour stands a key notion in Shakespeare's 'Julius
Caesar'. After the assassination of Caesar, conflicting perspectives arise when Brutus suspects that
Cassius has been dishonourable by taking bribes, "Cassius, you yourself/ are much condemned to
have an itching palm." In response Cassius retorts "I an itching palm?", with an exclamatory tone,
provoking a fight. Through the use of emotive language and sickness imagery, such as "corruption",
"bleed", and "contaminate", Brutus spells out his contempt towards such poor principles and his
powerful closing lines "I had rather be a dog and bay the moon/ than such a Roman" cement this
stance on the matter, whilst stating that he considers that his view on honour is the truthful
viewpoint. Comparably, the related text of Frank Capra's 1939 film 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'
effectively represents the conflicting values of corruption and honour. Capra's protagonist; the
amateur senator 'Jefferson Smith' rises to express his knowledge that the scheme of a Deficiency
Bill for a dam is fraudulent and that various corrupt congressmen are attempting to use it for their
own profit; "A man

Julius Caesar: A Brief Biography
Julius Caesar
Born on the 13th of July, 100 B.C, In the great city of Rome, Julius Caesar was born into a noble
family and grew up to be very well educated. Julius' name descents from lulus , said to be the son
of Venus.At the age of sixteen, Caesars father passes leaving no Caesar alone in life. He quickly
grasps onto the fact that the road ahead of him will certainly be a struggle. What he doesn't know is
his destiny is also filled with greatness and success both politically, socially, and military wise.
Caesar. He was one of the most cultured and literate Romans of his time. In 63 BC, Julius was
elected,chief religious office in Rome, a great honor for his young age. He...show more content...
When the pirates thought to demand a ransom of 20 talents of silver, he insisted they ask for 50.
After the ransom was paid, Caesar raised a fleet, pursued and captured the pirates, then imprisoned
them. He had them crucified, as he had promised while in captivity, a promise the pirates had
taken only as a joke. As a sign of leniency, he first had their throats cut. He was soon called back
into military action in Asia, raising a band of auxiliaries to repel an incursion from the east.
Julius became consul and ruled over foreign lands. He wanted more power and soon founded the
alliance with Pompey in the First Triumvirate. He brought wealth and military power to Rome.
After 10 years in Gaul, Caesar returned to Rome in 50 BC.The senate wanted to put him on trial.
Julius decided to start a civil war with Pompey.
Caesar had a army that was hungry and tired.Pompey's was the complete opposite and had double
the amount of soldiers. Pompey managed to escape to Egypt when a young Pharaoh assassinated
him. After his competition was gone, Caesar gathered all of Pompey's people and took with him to
Rome to help him out. Julius Caesar was protected everywhere except the senate room.People
started to get mad at Caesar because he defeated Pompey and had complete control. They wanted
the old ways back.The senate created a secret plan to ambush him during a senate meeting. Caesar
was stabbed to death in the senate house on the Ides of

Julius Caesar Essay
English II
November 30, 2011.
Julius CaesarВґs Essay Julius Caesar is mostly known for his great leadership in RomeВґs Empire,
he accomplished everything he purposed and he did whatever it took to make it happen. He had all
it took to be such a leader; women were in love with him, men wanted to be part of his army and
children wanted to be like him when they grow up. For Caesar all it took was courage and
selfishness to get to where he was. A leader is a person who knows the way; goes the way and
shows the way but no one will ever be a leader without courage. Courage was part of CaesarВґs
being, he knew that if he showed this part of him in the moments that seemed lost and accomplished
them, people would follow him and they would...show more content...
His craving for power was the secret ingredient for the cake he was baking. "After weeks of fighting
Vercingetorix, facing starvation, is forced to surrender" (Campbell) Weeks and weeks had to pass
for someone to surrender and even though CaesarВґs men were suffering the same hunger as their
enemies Julius didnВґt even think about surrender. He just wanted to prove he was stronger than
Vercingetorix was and not only some of his army died because of starvation or simply because their
bodies gave up he also left women and children die because he didnВґt let them in his shelter for
protection. But even though he left all those people dying he was still an exceptional leader.
Having these two characters made Caesar a standout in a large crowd. He had all the courage he
needed to fight in a lot of battles and a hidden part of him, filled with selfishness, made him want
more the power he always wanted in whatever matters he could get there. He was well aware of
everything he was doing, he planned every step of his way and to make them happen all he needed
was lots of courage and lots selfishness.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Caesar, The Early years vol. 1, ed. Horace. New York: Fitzroy Dearborn, 2005. Print

Essay about Biography Of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
'I came, I saw, I conquered.' These are the words of the man who changed the history of the world.
This paper will show how no other man in the history of the world represented military and political
power better than Julius Caesar. He became a legend for his military exploits and great leadership
ability.
The Early Life of Julius Caesar was spent studying the history of power and wealth in early Rome.
Julius Caesar was born in Rome on July 12 or 13, in the year 100 B.C. His father was a part of a
prestigious Julian clan. He was an official in charge of judicial matters, but never made it to the
post of chief executive. He died when Caesar was only sixteen years...show more content...
Caesar was not on the list but he was ordered by Sulla to divorce Cornelia. Caesar refused to do so
and left Rome for military service in Asia and Cilicia. He returned in 78 B.C. when Sulla died and
began his political career as a prosecuting advocate. At the age of 22 Caesar was unable to gain
office and went to Rhodes where he studied rhetoric. During his journey to Rhodes, pirates
captured Caesar. While in captivity, Caesar convinced his captors to raise his ransom, which
increased his prestige. He then raised a naval force, overcame his captors, and had them crucified.
In 73 B.C. he returned to Rome for Rhodes as very persuasive speaker.
Julius Caesar's Middle Life was full of wars, political plotting. Caesar's first and one of the biggest
political moves was when he helped Pompey take office. In 69 or 68 B.C. Caesar was elected
quaestor. Shortly after this his first wife died. He then married Pompeia, a relative of Pompey. In 65
B.C. he was elected curule aedile, gaining great popularity for his gladiator games. In 62 B.C. he
was elected a praetor. By this time, Caesar was making a name for himself as a political figure. He
divorced Pompeia after a scandal. Caesar was made governor of Farther Spain in 61 B.C. When
Julius returned to Rome in 60 B.C. he joined forces with Crassus and Pompey. In 59 B.C. Caesar
was elected consul, and the year after he was appointed governor of Roman Gaul. During Caesar's
first year as a governor

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