The Desire For Power In Julius Caesar

Throughout the tragedy of Julius Caesar, the desire for power is shown through the actions of the conspirators, Caesar, as well as his inner circle. All except for Brutus. His drive, speech, and motives all convey his desire to free himself from the tyranny of Caesar. Brutus’ drive to kill Caesar stems from the people openly expressing Caesar as their king, believing that with his power and overwhelming support will ascend him to a position where his ambition might cause him to act in ways that would endanger the people of Rome. In scene II, act I, Brutus states “Crown him? We put a sting in him, that his will he may do danger with” which demonstrates that Brutus is troubled about the very issue and how it may place him and his fellows in the