Encyclopedia Britannica. Julius Caesar | Biography, conquests, facts, & death. Encyclopedia Britannica.
Julius Caesar possesses a noble stature and represents the patrician roots of his parents. Gaius Julius Caesar and Aurelia helped their son become a great general (Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d.). Being named a dictator, Julius Caesar refuses at first, which shows his principled upbringing.
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The act of injustice leads to Julius Caesar’s downfall, where he has no chance to alter his fate. Caesar’s celebration of conquering Pompey was met with skepticism by many Romans because they believed foreign conquests to be much more important (National Geographic, n.d.). The willingness to achieve absolute power became Julius Caesar’s biggest mistake.
Strauss, B. (2019). Julius Caesar’s forgotten assassin. History.com.
Accordingly, it may be rightfully considered that it was only Julius Caesar’s fault that he experienced the hero’s fall. Strauss (2019) discussed exceptional pride as one of the biggest warnings foreshadowing Caesar’s future. The lack of compliance with others’ warnings led Julius Caesar to his death because he did not want to show a single trace of fear in his actions.
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Caesar’s misfortune might have been partially undeserved, leaving him a victim of circumstances. The power that he had has made numerous individuals envious of his authority and control, causing them to behave hostile (HistoryExtra, n.d.). While Julius Caesar was able to recognize some of the people around him as threats, he could not predict the future that awaited him.
Edwards, P. (2017). 6 myths about the Ides of March and killing Caesar. Vox.
The tragic fall of Julius Caesar was not a far-reaching defeat for anyone. He realized that Brutus might have become worthy of reigning because he was close to the throne all the time (Edwards, 2017). Even though one might become empathetic with Julius Caesar, Brutus’ fate causes a much bigger emotional release because they were different and possessed characteristics that were almost diametrically opposite.
References
Edwards, P. (2017). 6 myths about the Ides of March and killing Caesar. Vox.
Encyclopedia Britannica. Julius Caesar | Biography, conquests, facts, & death. Encyclopedia Britannica.
HistoryExtra. The death of Caesar: Do we know the whole story? HistoryExtra.
National Geographic. Julius Caesar assassinated. National Geographic Society.
Strauss, B. (2019). Julius Caesar’s forgotten assassin. History.com.