How Did Julius Caesar Commit Suicide

Suicide in the Roman times of Julius Caesar was more of an open repercussion Romans could take if they wanted to end their lives. First, they had to request the deed to the Senate. Then Senate would evaluate the request, if the request of suicide was reasonable, then they would deem that person permission to end their live. They even donated a highly poisonous plant, called Hemlock, free of charge to the person. Although there were repercussions with how open people were to commit suicide. Slaves, soldiers, and people who have committed capital crimes were not allowed to commit suicide. A slave could not commit suicide, because that slave did not have the freedom or rights to decide that, although, the slave owner could grant permission if asked. Soldiers were not allowed to commit suicide because it was considered dishonorable to the Romans, if they did then they did not receive proper burial. People who committed capital crimes were also not permitted to end their life because it was considered a less deserving death than the one they would receive from the Senate, who felt those criminals needed a more sufferable, dishonorable death. This is a very different view compared to what the Americans have on their opinion of suicide nowadays. Americans would not be able to request a grant to

Caesar took this power by force, he gained it by conquering and winning ward and battles. The people of Rome worshipped him for his winnings, thus, gaining power and control of the area. Policy decisions and laws were enacted by the vote of the senate. But as Caesar came to power, he gained more influence over these decisions. He would ask them to be granted by the senate, and they would approve or disapprove. Caesar was still hungry for power, and as he took total control and became dictator, he soon made all decisions involving policies and