Julius Caesar: Guilty of being a tyrant?

March 5, 2022 by Essay Writer

Brutus is blameless due to the fact that he killed an authoritarian, Caesar, who was only toxic to Rome. Brutus had no other choice however to do the utmost for the residents of Rome. Caesar would have possessed all of Rome and shackled all individuals who loved adored and appreciated him.

Caesar broke 2 laws; he crossed the Rubicon with his soldiers and began a relentless war in Gaul. Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his army dressed in their war colors, which protested the law.

He crossed the Rubicon since he understood that a death sentence awaited him there (Ancientrome.biz/ Julius-Caesar-bio) He was informed to cross it by himself, however he was aware that he would be killed so he brought his soldiers with him. Caesar began an illegal war in Gaul due to the fact that he desired more money and to manage Gaul. Caesar was not permitted to begin a war in Gaul because Gaul was an ally.

When Caesar was asked to provide up dictatorship he responded by stating that he would only do what was asked if he was consul of Rome.

(Shakespeare, Julius Caesar)He did not appreciate the people of Rome which they depended on him. All he cared about was managing as numerous countries as he could and getting richer by the second.

Caesar’s actions led to Pompey’s assassination. Even though Caesar did not physically kill Pompey, he chased him and made him flee.Caesar wanted to kill Pompey because he betrayed Caesar. Caesar gave Pompey his daughter’s,Julia’s, hand in marriage.(Shakespeare, Julius Caesar) Pompey turned against Caesar and married the daughter of one of Caesar’s greatest enemies. Since Pompey was consul of Rome he wanted Caesar to give up pro-consulship and return to Rome where he will be tried for treason. Caesar took this as a declaration of war. Caesar defeated Pompey’s troops,but he wanted to kill Pomey himself. Caesar was making Pompey run away with fear. Pompey fled to Egypt where he was beheaded by King Ptolomy’s friend.

Even though Caesar was a good friend to Brutus, he did the right thing by betraying Caesar. Brutus knew that Caesar’s actions were wrongful;he would would not allow himself to take the path that Caesar chose. Brutus knew that he had to stand up for himself and Rome. The people loved Caesar but if they found out what kind of selfish, cruel and stubborn person Caesar was like, they would have turned against Brutus, too. Brutus did not want Caesar to have everybody overruled and under his control. Brutus stopped Caesar’s plan. Any sane and kind-hearted person would have done the same if they were in Brutus’ position.

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