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Julius Caesar Conspiracy Essay

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“It must be by his death, and for my part” thought Brutus, who is contemplating on joining the conspiracy. In his soliloquy Brutus agrees on joining the conspiracy, which is good for the People of Rome. Brutus knows that Caesar is power hungry and is only masking himself until he gets the crown. The Senate will stay in power. If Caesar dies the well being of Rome will also stay peaceful. Caesar was masking his greed for power when he denied the crown three times during the parade, ultimately causing him to pass out. Brutus states, “that it is the bright day that brings forth the adder” (II, i, 14). In other words, this can also mean that Caesar shows no greed until he gains the power he wants (II, i, 14). The Senators know that Caesar …show more content…

Many senators voiced their opinions on Caesar becoming king. In fact, Cassius shows so much opinion he uses an ad hominem fallacy to try to convince Brutus that Caesar is bad, such as when it was brought up that Caesar relied on Cassius when he started to sink in the water (I, ii, 111). Brutus fears that Caesar may be king and how that can affect the People of Rome (I, ii, 78-80). The senators that are in on the conspiracy even forge letters to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy, causing him to think the people of Rome wanted this, which can be a rhetorical appeal of …show more content…

If Caesar would stay in Power, the Senate would get no say, and practically be part of the people. Whatever Caesar demands will have to happen, if not Caesar can banish you. An example of this is when Flavius and Marullus were stripped of their power for taking down decorations (I, iii, 285-287). Even though many good things came from Caesar, they were all named after him, this can also be an egotistical standpoint. Caesar loves to be flattered, which boosts his

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