Julius Caesar: The Corruption Of Power

Part I of Essay
One of the themes of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar can be said to be “Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Indeed, instances of corruption can be seen in the actions of Caesar, of Mark Antony, and of Caius Cassius. The way they abused their power ....

Part II of Essay
.... He did not like opposition or anyone questioning him, even though Flavius and Marullus had a right to express their beliefs. Caesar also presents his despotic attitude, when Metellus Cimber begs him to reverse his brother’s banishment. Caesar selfishly replied that this request “might fire the blood of ordinary men…know, Caesar doth not wrong…”. He refers to himself in the third person, and considered his status to be next to the gods. He believed he was never wrong and his judgment was always correct. Antony loved Caesar dearly. Wh ....