What is theTheme of betrayal in Julius caeser
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In William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar the major idea of the story is the Betrayal of Caesar by Brutus, once thought to be Caesars closest friend. This theme makes the play a tragedy. We will look at the motivations behind the actions of the murderers, as well as the actions of Caesar and his Advisor Marc Anthony
Cassius
Caesar: The Betrayed
Brutus once considered himself Caesar's best friend. However Brutus is manipulated by Cassius to believe that what he is doing is best for the people. After slaying Caesar he speaks to the people to try to calm the anger over the death of their emperor, although he loses the crowd to Marc Anthony. He realizes his mistake too late, and the guilt leads him to a honorable to death by suicide.
Conclusion
Julius Caesar is beloved by the people, so much so that they are willing to give up democracy in favor of making him king. Although he refuses the crown 3 times in public, in the end he plans to accept it and become King. However the conspirators kill him before he has a chance to accept it. No one knows how he would have be