Theme Of Manipulation In Julius Caesar
There are many themes shown in Julius Caesar, but the ones that are most frequently known are suicide and psychological manipulation they were both tools heavily used by Cassius and Antony. Their close friends also manipulate lots of people in the play.
Cassius is able to influence Brutus into thinking that Caesar is the same as Brutus. He says, “Brutus and Caesar: what should be in that Caesar/ Why should that name be sounded more than yours?”. Brutus was being mislead by Cassius to think that killing Julius Caesar will be the best for Rome. Cassius also uses many other techniques to manipulate Brutus. After, when everyone gets together at Brutus’ house, Brutus is led to believe the other conspirators are killing Caesar for Rome and not out of envy “So let high-sighted tyranny …show more content…
Cassius suicide comes about because he feels guilty because one of his best friends got killed(Titinius) and he was killed on a mission given from Cassius.Before he kills himself he exclaims,”O, coward that i am, to live so long/ To see my best friend ta’en before my face!”. Titinius kills himself because he knows with Cassius they will lose the war and his final words are “By your leave,gods.This is a Roman’s part/ Come,Cassius’ sword, and find Titinius’ heart”.Brutus then kills himself after finding out about Cassius and he thinks they won’t win. It's a bit ironic how they are all so quick to kill themselves when they all said how low they thought of men who committed suicide. Caesar was murdered by the senate and did not commit suicide. Cassius, used the manipulation tool more than anyone and in the end did commit suicide. Manipulation worked best on the people most vulnerable and at their weakest point; Cassius when his friend died,Brutus when he thought he would lose, the plebeians when they were reminded of Caesar’s good deeds,Portia out of fear of Antony and
Cassius is able to influence Brutus into thinking that Caesar is the same as Brutus. He says, “Brutus and Caesar: what should be in that Caesar/ Why should that name be sounded more than yours?”. Brutus was being mislead by Cassius to think that killing Julius Caesar will be the best for Rome. Cassius also uses many other techniques to manipulate Brutus. After, when everyone gets together at Brutus’ house, Brutus is led to believe the other conspirators are killing Caesar for Rome and not out of envy “So let high-sighted tyranny …show more content…
Cassius suicide comes about because he feels guilty because one of his best friends got killed(Titinius) and he was killed on a mission given from Cassius.Before he kills himself he exclaims,”O, coward that i am, to live so long/ To see my best friend ta’en before my face!”. Titinius kills himself because he knows with Cassius they will lose the war and his final words are “By your leave,gods.This is a Roman’s part/ Come,Cassius’ sword, and find Titinius’ heart”.Brutus then kills himself after finding out about Cassius and he thinks they won’t win. It's a bit ironic how they are all so quick to kill themselves when they all said how low they thought of men who committed suicide. Caesar was murdered by the senate and did not commit suicide. Cassius, used the manipulation tool more than anyone and in the end did commit suicide. Manipulation worked best on the people most vulnerable and at their weakest point; Cassius when his friend died,Brutus when he thought he would lose, the plebeians when they were reminded of Caesar’s good deeds,Portia out of fear of Antony and