Who Is Julius Caesar Tragic Hero
Julius Caesar, the Tragic Hero in this story, was loved by the citizens, but killed for the greater good of Rome. Walking down the Roman streets you’d hear his followers yelling, “Hail Caesar!” This proves, how he was greatly admired by his people, and goes to show what would result from his death; angered citizens and war between the two factions. During his crowning, this was chanted by the crowd showing this was what they believed was good for Rome. After Caesar's brutal assassination, Mark Antony gave a speech at his funeral stating, “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse” This is important because, if he was power hungry he wouldn’t of denied being the Emperor for so long. Consequently, he eventually accepted
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the role which was his turning point because it made the conspirators believe they had to kill them. Another message Mark Antony delivered during his obituary for Caesar's funeral was “When the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept; Ambition should be made of sterner stuff” In other words, the Conspirators thought Caesar to be an ambitious, selfish, tyrant, when really he was a misunderstood man with a flaw. By the way Mark Antony talks about him, you can tell they were both genuine friends to each other, and when he mentions Caesar crying alongside the poor, you see that the Conspirators made a mistake along with Caesar himself. Caesar was the hero of a tragic story, accused of being an ambitious tyrant, but above all betrayed by the people he loved.
Julius Caesar was the hero in the play, because, even though he had a major flaw, there wasn’t a change for the better after he was killed. Before the war, Antony gave a speech after Caesar was assassinated, riling up the crowd against the conspiracy, as a member of the throng states, “we’ll burn the house of Brutus.” This shows that, nothing has been accomplished, all the conspiracy has done is angered the crowd and put themselves in danger. Foreshadowing the war that will come eventually and prove that Caesar death was a waste. From here on, people were furious and thirsty for the blood of the conspirators, as a citizen says to an innocent man, “it is no matter, his name’s Cinna. Pluck but his name out of his heart, and turn him going.” In other words, Rome was an anarchy at that time, but the citizens needed a leader desperately. This proves that, the citizens were lost in hatred and needed a leader to pull them out. When the war was coming to a close, many of the conspirators had committed suicide to avoid capture, Octavius was relieved to finally say, “so call the field to rest and let’s away to art the glories of this happy day.” This means that, Antony and Octavius had won, and Caesar’s death had been a waste, since the monarchy lived on. Evidently, the conspiracies plan changed nothing, it only killed many people. Overall, Caesar is obviously the hero, because his death, caused a war that wasn’t needed since the result was no different from before.
Although our opponents say that Brutus is the hero, I have evidence that this statement is completely wrong.
For example, when Antony was giving his speech, he realized that, “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse.” this evidence shows that even though Caesar “was ambitious,” Caesar never accepted the crown that made him king. This is important because it displays the question: How can someone be a hero if they’re not doing anything heroic? Secondly, even though Caesar can be told off as a liar, at what point does the quote, “I am constant as the northern star,” affect anyone severely? Caesar wasn’t expecting his own friends to betray him, so how can you use this against him? Caesar has the right to believe in the people he chooses to believe in, and he changed his mind because of manipulation. Lastly, you may argue that that Brutus is the hero due to is honorable death in the battle between the conspirators, with his final words, “I prithee, Hold thou my sword-hilts, whilst I run into it,” even though they are clearly mistaken. This may be a catastrophe, but the war would never had happened if not for Brutus and his accomplices killing Caesar himself. Therefore, Brutus would not be even considered the hero if not the tragic end of Caesar, which wouldn’t have caused the reversal, which is the part where the hero is mistaken. And, if the reversal didn’t happen, the story wouldn’t have eventually ended in recognition, or when a pattern starts to occur. In conclusion, due to our opponents outlandish and erroneous statements, you have been lead to believe that Brutus is the hero, which, in the end, are incorrect, proving that Caesar is the
hero.
In conclusion, Brutus is obviously in the wrong and Caesar is the hero, because killing Caesar did nothing to help Rome, many people loved Caesar and wanted him as the emperor, and Caesar was just an emperor who had a tragic flaw that he very well could have worked through. Caesar did take on too much during his rule and was too prideful to admit his flaws, which caused his ruling to end. However, if it wasn't for the conspirators, he could have worked through the flaw. The conspirators thought he would become a tyrant because he conquered Pompey, but that very well could not have been what he wanted. Also, many people loved Caesar and wanted him as their emperor, and he could have changed his ways throughout his rule and realized that if he was going to be a ruler, he could not be so arrogant. The conspirators totally disregarded what the other people of Rome wanted. If Caesar had lived, he could have done great things for Rome to help them prosper. Finally, after they disregarded what great Caesar could have done, they killed Caesar, which accomplished nothing for the prosperity of Rome or for the conspirators. Instead, it caused a war, ripping Rome in half and weakening them. After the war, a new emperor replaced Caesar, which made the conspirators efforts pointless. Clearly this proves that killing Caesar had huge impact on Rome and honestly did nothing, as he could have changed his ways, but instead, much Roman blood was spilled.
the role which was his turning point because it made the conspirators believe they had to kill them. Another message Mark Antony delivered during his obituary for Caesar's funeral was “When the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept; Ambition should be made of sterner stuff” In other words, the Conspirators thought Caesar to be an ambitious, selfish, tyrant, when really he was a misunderstood man with a flaw. By the way Mark Antony talks about him, you can tell they were both genuine friends to each other, and when he mentions Caesar crying alongside the poor, you see that the Conspirators made a mistake along with Caesar himself. Caesar was the hero of a tragic story, accused of being an ambitious tyrant, but above all betrayed by the people he loved.
Julius Caesar was the hero in the play, because, even though he had a major flaw, there wasn’t a change for the better after he was killed. Before the war, Antony gave a speech after Caesar was assassinated, riling up the crowd against the conspiracy, as a member of the throng states, “we’ll burn the house of Brutus.” This shows that, nothing has been accomplished, all the conspiracy has done is angered the crowd and put themselves in danger. Foreshadowing the war that will come eventually and prove that Caesar death was a waste. From here on, people were furious and thirsty for the blood of the conspirators, as a citizen says to an innocent man, “it is no matter, his name’s Cinna. Pluck but his name out of his heart, and turn him going.” In other words, Rome was an anarchy at that time, but the citizens needed a leader desperately. This proves that, the citizens were lost in hatred and needed a leader to pull them out. When the war was coming to a close, many of the conspirators had committed suicide to avoid capture, Octavius was relieved to finally say, “so call the field to rest and let’s away to art the glories of this happy day.” This means that, Antony and Octavius had won, and Caesar’s death had been a waste, since the monarchy lived on. Evidently, the conspiracies plan changed nothing, it only killed many people. Overall, Caesar is obviously the hero, because his death, caused a war that wasn’t needed since the result was no different from before.
Although our opponents say that Brutus is the hero, I have evidence that this statement is completely wrong.
For example, when Antony was giving his speech, he realized that, “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse.” this evidence shows that even though Caesar “was ambitious,” Caesar never accepted the crown that made him king. This is important because it displays the question: How can someone be a hero if they’re not doing anything heroic? Secondly, even though Caesar can be told off as a liar, at what point does the quote, “I am constant as the northern star,” affect anyone severely? Caesar wasn’t expecting his own friends to betray him, so how can you use this against him? Caesar has the right to believe in the people he chooses to believe in, and he changed his mind because of manipulation. Lastly, you may argue that that Brutus is the hero due to is honorable death in the battle between the conspirators, with his final words, “I prithee, Hold thou my sword-hilts, whilst I run into it,” even though they are clearly mistaken. This may be a catastrophe, but the war would never had happened if not for Brutus and his accomplices killing Caesar himself. Therefore, Brutus would not be even considered the hero if not the tragic end of Caesar, which wouldn’t have caused the reversal, which is the part where the hero is mistaken. And, if the reversal didn’t happen, the story wouldn’t have eventually ended in recognition, or when a pattern starts to occur. In conclusion, due to our opponents outlandish and erroneous statements, you have been lead to believe that Brutus is the hero, which, in the end, are incorrect, proving that Caesar is the
hero.
In conclusion, Brutus is obviously in the wrong and Caesar is the hero, because killing Caesar did nothing to help Rome, many people loved Caesar and wanted him as the emperor, and Caesar was just an emperor who had a tragic flaw that he very well could have worked through. Caesar did take on too much during his rule and was too prideful to admit his flaws, which caused his ruling to end. However, if it wasn't for the conspirators, he could have worked through the flaw. The conspirators thought he would become a tyrant because he conquered Pompey, but that very well could not have been what he wanted. Also, many people loved Caesar and wanted him as their emperor, and he could have changed his ways throughout his rule and realized that if he was going to be a ruler, he could not be so arrogant. The conspirators totally disregarded what the other people of Rome wanted. If Caesar had lived, he could have done great things for Rome to help them prosper. Finally, after they disregarded what great Caesar could have done, they killed Caesar, which accomplished nothing for the prosperity of Rome or for the conspirators. Instead, it caused a war, ripping Rome in half and weakening them. After the war, a new emperor replaced Caesar, which made the conspirators efforts pointless. Clearly this proves that killing Caesar had huge impact on Rome and honestly did nothing, as he could have changed his ways, but instead, much Roman blood was spilled.