Examples Of Abuse Of Power In Julius Caesar

Power can be abused in many ways and has been used by multiple people throughout history. It can be abused in the form of temptation of honor and glory. It can also be used in promise of power and greed. It can also be presented in the form of cruelty and hatred toward others. Most people are consumed by hunger for power. Cassius shows this when he talks to Brutus trying to use power and greed to appeal to him to join them to assassinate Caesar. “Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world like a Colossus, and we petty men walk under his huge legs and peep about to find ourselves dishonorable graves”. Whereas Julius Caesar When presented with potential mutiny by his men instead of giving severe punishment gave a speech saying “ As for me, Caesar exclaimed as he wept bitter tears and tore his robe in grief, will you let Pompey and the optimates destroy my dignity? We’ve fought bravely against Gauls and Germans alike and we won!”
Darth Vader from Star Wars presents a case of abuse of power as well when he killed a rebel who fought for freedom. “Vader raised his blade, his breathing loud and steady. When he spoke, his voice was as deep and hollow as a funeral gong. I know precisely what you mean he said and slashed.” On the other hand Julius Caesar had kindness and set the leaders that he captured of the enemy army free. “He then turned to his guards and gave the order to set them free”. Lady Macbeth mirrors the characteristics of abuse of power in her conversation shortly after Macbeth kills Duncan. “The sleeping and the dead are but as pictures ‘tis the eye of childhood that fears a painted devil”. Julius Caesar instead of looting the trade hub of Massalia he instead treated the people with respect and left them alone. “Caesar had ordered his officers not to allow the men to sack the