Julius Caesar Editorial

On the day of March 15th, Rome lost an important civilian whose name was Julius Caesar. A group of conspirators lead by Cassius and Brutus planned Caesar’s killing for the good of Rome. They lead him into the capitol while Caesar was completely oblivious to what was going on. The men were discussing if Caesar would bring back Publius Cimber when Caesar became king. Caesar refused since his decisions weren’t easy to sway. This and all the hate they had build before drew the men to stab Caesar to death. The first being Casca and lastly Brutus while Caesar said the famous word “Et tu, Bruté?” before dying. The conspirators then bathed their arms in Caesar’s blood and ran through the streets of Rome celebrating their victory.

But was this act victorious? Some people would disagree with the conspirators; they believe Caesar was a good and loyal man to Rome and that they failed him by killing him. They believe someone who was that great could not be forgotten easily or could have become the person the conspirators said he would. Which is why after his death there was a scandal in the streets. We can see this when plebeian said after Antony spoke greatly of Caesar “Marked ye his words? He would not take the crown. Therefore ’tis certain he was not ambitious.” Others believed that this ambition was dangerous; it would drive Caesar into a bad ruler, which was not in the interest of Rome. Therefore Brutus was better for the crown since he saved them from Caesar. Brutus said “not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.” Which people truly believed and hail Brutus for doing such honorable thing “Caesar’s better parts. Shall be crowned in Brutus!”

What do I think? I believe Caesar’s death was unjust! No men should be penalized for something he will do. No one really this if these assumptions would have come true. So why pay the price when you have done something wrong? Caesar possessed more good things about himself than bad, and Rome should focus on