Theme Of Security In Julius Caesar

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“E tu, Brute?” The last words of Julius Caesar as he was forced to face the utter realization that his best friend and closest ally had betrayed him; a reality that was far worse than the enemies who he had anticipated. The sudden blow of betrayal greatly overshadows even the ideology of chronic hatred, as it not only causes one to question their allies, but their own sense of security. Security that is given by the idea that there is someone-- anyone -- else to lean on. The thought that there is no support on the tightrope of life is enough to make someone inforce their own vulnerabilities and shut themselves from the world, trusting nobody. This destroys friendships, and relationships, and will lead to a deprival to interaction and depression.