How Is Caesar Honorable

Julius Caesars actions were okay because everything he did was for the good of his country. If he committed a crime, it was to help Rome expand or get more money, I know this because Rome became richer and bigger. But if you're gonna do something bad and think you're helping out, think about the consequences. Caesars actions were justified when he tried to murder Vercingétorix, he committed adultery with Cleopatra, and took over countries to expand land. Julius Caesar almost broke the law when he wanted to kill Vercingétorix.

In Julius Caesar a character named Cassius is planning a conspiracy against, the newly appointed Emperor of Rome, Julius Caesar. During Act 1 Scene 3 another character that is part of this conspiracy, Casca, states “Oh, he (Brutus) sits high in all the people’s hearts, and that which would appear offense in us, his countenance, like richest alchemy, will change to virtue and to worthiness. ”What Casca means by this is that Brutus would be a good person to persuade to join the conspiracy because of his popularity with the people of Rome. I believe that Casca is correct in this assumption; Brutus’ popularity would make a great asset to the conspiracy. The pros to this plan severely outweigh the cons, especially since the cons are unlikely to happen and only would affect Brutus or set them back only a bit while the pros will mostly cause the conspiracy to be put into action and taken well by the citizens of Rome.

Plutarch’s autobiographies of Caesar and Alexander emphasize their honor, which shows the importance of honor in Roman society. In his account of Caesar, Plutarch says “his humanity and clemency to those he overpowered; others, again, in his gifts and kindnesses to his soldiers; all alike in the number of the battles which he fought and the enemies whom he killed. For he had not pursued the wars in Gaul full ten years when he had taken by storm above eight hundred towns, he was so much master of the good-will and hearty service of his soldiers” (Lives). Caesar is an honorable leader, which is a trait uncommon to Roman rulers during Plutarch’s life. Emperors like Caligula and Nero were dishonorable and engaged in acts of sexual perversion and

Caesar was trying to differentiate between breaking the law for a good reason and a bad reason. In other words, if you seize power you do it for a variety of reasons, mostly in those days to expand an empire or revolt against an unjust regime. If those in power are 'good ' then you do not need to seize power, and the enforced rules are there to protect you. So, in short, only break the rules to change them.

However, these positive steps did little to hide the fact that he crippled Rome’s government and took advantage of its people. Augustus manipulated the governmental system so that he alone controlled Rome, which resulted in a monarchy. He also used his power to deceive citizens into supporting him. Because he abused the powers given to him, the reign of Caesar Augustus was detrimental to ancient Rome.

The least honorable character of Julius Caesar is Decius because he lies to people oftentimes. According to the text, Decius tells Caesar that his wife’s nightmares mean nothing at all and that Caesar should still show up to the Senate. This is very unhonorable, as one should always tell the truth. Based on the text, Decius is the type to lie often. The evidence is showing that the more honorable characters never lie as much as Decius.

Julius Caesar is being praised by the public in a conversation by Brutus, Casca, and Cicero who think that he was being humble just for the attention. They were laughing and agreeing at the fact that he rejected the crown twice and accepted thrice after being so humble for the public at the square. He is a great leader by example if he was humble and rejected the crown until he was ready by making the public cheer him on to accept it as he can time it perfectly to control the crowd of civilians and pedestrians. They seemed to think his falling sickness, or epilepsy was being faked as he falls and sometimes foams at the mouth as if he has rabies. Marullus and Flavius are executed for being petty and removing the scarves off of Caesar’s statues

Near the beginning of act II, Brutus has a soliloquy in which he is trying to decide whether joining the conspiracy is the right thing to do. He discusses reasons for why killing Caesar may be appropriate for the current situation of him being crowned king. Brutus also reveals his thoughts about some of Caesar’s behavior and what could happen (based on human nature) if he is given power. In the end, he decides to join with the conspiracy and kill Caesar.

The best way to show honor is being honorable to a cause. Brutus is more honorable than Antony because he is selfless for a good cause, is concerned for the future of Rome, and he is fearful for what Caesar might do to Rome. Antony is honorable because he is loyal to Caesar, he is cunning and he manipulated the conspirators. Antony is loyal to Caesar because even after Caesar was dead Antony continued to praise him. "Thou art the ruins of the noblest man/That ever lived in the tide of times" (3,i,256-257)

Describe Whether Caesar Was Portrayed As A "Model Politician" Or A Selfish Dictator From the three prescribed readings it can be said that Julius Caesar was a selfish dictator. What was contained in the reading indicated that Julius Caesar is a man that has hunger for power, a self-centered man, and unwavering dictator. And since even the entire people were no longer pleased with present conditions, they rebelled at his tyranny and would like to defend their liberty . It is crystal clear in all the three documents that Julius Caesar was very selfish who only care about himself and his personal goals. In other words in all the three accounts the message is clear that the view of Julius Caesar was not that of a fair and just politician .Assuming

Friends Romans Countrymen Essay The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, a famous Shakespearean drama. This speech takes place on the ides of March. Caesar was stabbed by the conspirators after being warned numerous times by his wife and a soothsayer. When Caesar came to his death, it was a sad day for Rome.

Furthermore, Napoleon gives the other animals the impression he was the sole leader of the rebellion on Animal farm and makes Snowball -a leader who wanted what was best for the animals- seem like an enemy who was in cahoots with Farmer Jones since long before the animals took over the farm. Napoleon and Squealer (another “fat cat” pig.) always put the blame on Snowball whenever something went wrong in the farm to avoid having the blame fall on them. Napoleon is an exemplary example of just how selfish and hypocritical people can be in furthering their own aims because he continued to subtly but purposely change the seven rules put in place as the pillars of animalism. For example, Napoleon and the other pigs move into Farmer Jones’s house and sleep in his bed after commanding “No animal shall sleep in a bed”, so he changes the commandment to read “no animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets”.

Imagine being the mastermind behind a plot to kill someone you’ve known for years. Most people would never consider such a thing, not only because it isn’t legal these days, but not many people would be able to do something so corrupt to a friend. The character Cassius in Julius Caesar didn’t seem to think too highly of his friend, or the law, because he did just that. Adlai Stevenson once said, “Those who corrupt the public mind are just as evil as those who steal from the public purse.” This can reflect very well on Cassius.

In public, Caesar was the leader Rome had always wished for, a strong, valliant man that would let nothing in his way. Consequently, Caesar had a more vulnerable side to him where the reader would be able to see glimpses of throughout the play. Still, Caesar allowed his public self image to take priority in which would eventually lead to his death. Speaking historically, the great Julius Caesar was a people’s leader with a deep hunger for power in which he would do anything to

Government officials are expected to state their opinions on important subjects. This supposed transparency should allow citizens to assume how politicians will act once in power. Yet this outward appearance does not always convey all of their thoughts. Some actions, purely for public image, conceal the thoughts inside their minds and create a false appearance. This display of how people want to be seen is defined as a facade.