Julius Caesar Ethical Analysis

What is true and false, right and wrong, moral and unethical? Our lives are trapped in an endless cycle of subjective dichotomies. The world we inhabit is malleable, and the human mind is a feeble, flawed organ susceptible to the malcontented demons that surround us. Even the most powerful people on our planet can fall prey to the most prevalent fault of them all: masters and marionettes. To some, the masses are no greater than a bunch of puppets, needing unwarranted, unknown, and unnecessary totalitarian rule. They plant themselves deep in our subconsciousness with lies, deceit, and fear - making us question what we think, feel, or know is right. One such puppet master is the media. By using their influence gained through perceived trust,
Brutus was manipulated by a fake note from Cassius trying to push him into supporting their conspiracy through a lie:
“Cassius: Tonight I’ll throw his/ window a few letters in different handwriting--as if they/
Came from several citizens--all testifying to the great/
Respect Romans have for Brutus, and all alluding to/
Caesar’s unseemly ambition.”
Similarly, the media lies to get people to support their agenda. Michael Skolnik uses his position as a new commentator to lie about Donald Trump’s “muslim ban:” “Trump knows the #MuslimBan executive order is unconstitutional. He doesn't care. He is trying to send a message.” This is not true - presidents have always had the constitutional right to ban any group they want from entering the country.

Emotion is a very effective method of manipulation. We see it come to play when Cassius talks to Brutus about Caesar’s terrifying political ambition:
“Cassius: That’s true. And it’s too bad, Brutus, that you don’t have/ any mirrors that could display your hidden excellence to/ yourself. I’ve heard many of the noblest Romans—next/ to immortal Caesar—speaking of you, complaining of/ the tyranny of today’s government, and wishing that