The Assassination Of Julius Caesar Research Paper

"Why, he who cuts off twenty years of life // Cuts off so many years of fearing death." Shakespeare 7. These are the words of the main man behind the death of Julius Caesar, in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Julius Caesar was a Roman general, whose power rose in the blink of an eye. Throughout Caesar's time as general, a senator by the name of Cassius was there by Caesar's side. Coincidentally, Cassius is the same man held accountable for the assassination of Julius Caesar. Using his manipulative mindset, strategic schemes, and envious motives Cassius managed to successfully follow through with the plot of Caesar's death. Cassius tended to be more on the manipulative side throughout his grand scheme, especially when trying to

// Weigh them as heavy; conjure 'em: 'Brutus' will start a spirit as soon as 'Caesar'" (Shakespeare 7). By saying this, Cassius tried to get Brutus to realize that Caesar was no greater than him (Brutus). He also stated that the name 'Brutus' was capable of coming to power just as quickly as the name 'Caesar'. In addition, Cassius proceeded to create a weak image of Caesar. Cassius told Brutus stories where Caesar needed saving or was incapable of getting through tough events by himself. Saying, "Ye gods, it doth amaze me // A man of such a feeble temper should // So get the start of the majestic world // And bear the palm alone,' (Shakespeare 7) was Cassius' way of explaining that since Caesar was to act this way, then it amazed him as to how Caesar was able to become such a great image in the eyes of Rome, and held his role as general by himself. Cassius made this claim to get Brutus in the mindset of being stronger and more independent than Caesar. Manipulating Brutus' image of Caesar was just one of the many strategies in his plan. The strategies used in Cassius' plotting were subtle but

He saw his place as a Roman being threatened. Cassius said, ".this man [Caesar] // is now become a god, and Cassius is // A wretched creature and must bend his body, // If Caesar carelessly but not on him" (Shakespeare 7). Further explained, Cassius felt as if Caesar, being a "god," could have made him bow down to Caesar with as simple as a nod in his direction. This created an outburst of rage within Cassius. True to his nature, Cassius could not get over the feeling of being belittled. He said that the people of Rome were thought to be, ".petty men, walk[ing] under his [Caesar's] huge legs and peep about // To find [them]selves dishonorable graves" (Shakespeare 7). Similarly speaking, Caesar was able to sit on a high pedestal while the people of Rome roamed around to find a place to lay at peace, almost as if the people served little, to no, purpose. Cassius felt zero tolerance and decided to continue with his big plan. Cassius' character was boldly displayed through his actions throughout the play. His use of manipulation was not only used on Brutus, but even the people around him. The details of his strategies were intelligent, despite the morals behind