In society, when a celebrity has a tragic flaw, the public becomes more intrigued. Just like the tragedy of Julius Caesar, with the two characters having a tragic flaw. In Julius Caesar, Caesar is portrayed as having the most fatal flaws. Caesar’s ignorance is evident in his actions and decisions. He also struggles with being power hungry. Lastly, his self-centered nature ultimately leads to his downfall. All these tragic flaws end up leading him to be assassinated. One of Caesar's biggest tragic flaws was his ignorance. He disregarded important warnings and signs that could have prevented his death. For example, he ignored Calpurnia's dream (II,ii,10) and the Soothsayer’s warning to “Beware the Days of March” (I,i,25). If Caesar had taken …show more content…
Caesar just ignored him when he said that and moved on with his day. He chose to ignore them because he didn't think the warnings were important. If Caesar actually listened to the people that were looking out for him, he probably would not have been assassinated. Caesar was known for his insatiable thirst for power. This is evident when he was offered the crown three times, but he refused it each time (I,ii,229-230). It is clear that he desired to become king, but he also wanted to maintain a certain image. He did not want the public to see his true ambition, and he did not want to appear too eager for the crown. If he did end up accepting the crown, he wouldn't care who he hurt. Brutus states that “And therefore, think of him as a serpent egg” (II,i,32). Caesar also was self-centered. He rarely considered the thoughts or feelings of others, only focusing on himself. For instance, when Calpurnia had her dream that troubled her, Caesar showed no concern. He famously stated “I'm as constant as the North Star” (III,i,64-65), implying that no one could sway him from his decisions. If he ever did think of anyone else, it would likely be