The Corrupt Nature Of Power In Julius Caesar
The play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare revolves around how power manifests in different characters. The most obvious being Caesar, whose power inevitably led to his downfall. Through his development of the characters Cassius, Brutus, Anthony, Shakespeare reveals that the nature of power compels people to act more toward their own gain.
The first character that Shakespeare shows the corrupt nature of power is on Cassius. When he pulls Brutus aside at the arena, his intention is to persuade Brutus unto his side. Cassius uses flattery; “And it is very much lamented, Brutus,/That you have no such mirrors as will turn/Your hidden worthiness into your eye/That you might see your shadow.” (1.2.57-64) Later, it become clear that Cassius needs
The first character that Shakespeare shows the corrupt nature of power is on Cassius. When he pulls Brutus aside at the arena, his intention is to persuade Brutus unto his side. Cassius uses flattery; “And it is very much lamented, Brutus,/That you have no such mirrors as will turn/Your hidden worthiness into your eye/That you might see your shadow.” (1.2.57-64) Later, it become clear that Cassius needs