Ambition In Julius Caesar

I think that ambition is the theme in this play. The entire time rather Caesar, Antony, Brutus or Cassius have a lot of ambition. Although Caesar isn’t too ambitious, he still want the crown deep down. He never makes a large attempt at “taking over’’ or trying to rule but the word that he will be getting the crown at the Ides of March is enough to motivate him to go. Now, Cassius has more ambition than almost anyone. He tries constantly to convince Brutus constantly to overthrow and kill Julius Caesar. His ambition is seen greatly in his attempt to change Brutus’ mind. He has letters placed in Brutus’ house and constantly making Brutus think deeper in to the situation. Even though he would not be the one receiving the crown, he is very focused
He was very hesitant to listen to Cassius and the other conspirators. He had a connection and bond with Caesar and felt he would not be doing right by putting an end to him. Although he has this connection to Caesar, eventually Cassius starts getting into his head. He starts to believe what Cassius tells him about Caesar being a weak king and how he was not fit to rule Rome. As a dedicated Roman, Brutus only wants what is best for his country. Brutus started plotting with Cassius too. He only has some ambition though, as Cassius was ready to put an end to Antony too. Brutus says it would cause too much attention though and blows off the idea. On the day of Ides of March, this is when Cassius, Brutus and the other conspirators would make their move. With Casca aiming the first blow, the others would soon follow. After Caesar is dead, Brutus and Antony talk, which is where you will see Antony’s ambition. Antony is pretty persistent about speaking at Caesar’s funeral. Brutus probably felt guilty as is, he grants Antony permission to speak at the funeral. Although Antony does not mention anything about blaming Brutus, Cassius or any of the other conspirators, he has every intention to confront them at the funeral and turn the people against