How Does Julius Caesar Show Loyalty

William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is an amazingly written play full of honor, ambition, pride, reputation, and most of all loyalty. Although the play is named after Julius Caesar, he is not the main character. The play is about Brutus and the conspirators planning and killing the famous Julius Caesar before he gains too much power and becomes the king of Rome in a time when Rome was a democracy. Once Caesar is dead, Brutus has to face internal and external struggles dealing with his decision to kill his once-friend. Throughout the play, Brutus has to choose whether or not to be loyal to his country or friend. He soon learns that one wrong decision could change his life forever. Through the play, Brutus has to deal with loyalty and right and wrong. Brutus knew his friend Caesar was growing too powerful, but does that make it right to avenge his friend who cares and trusts him? How can someone choose between loyalty to his friend and loyalty to his country? As the conspirators keep pushing Brutus to join their group, he eventually does decide that his country

Loyalty is a great trait we should all have. We should strive to be loyal throughout our lives but most of us in society fall short. We are no longer loyal to our friends, family, or jobs. Almost half of marriages end in divorce. One mistake and two best friends can turn into enemies. We go from one job or school to the next because of a greater salary of lower tuition. Some of us are not even loyal to our country and leader. If the person we did not vote for becomes president, we suddenly believe it is okay no not listen and follow their rules for our country. Loyalty may not be as important our happiness or love, but we still need to value it. Without loyalty, there is no compassion for others thoughts and feelings. We would no longer care about the thoughts and feelings of others, but only think about