Essay Archive - Julius Caesar: The Corruption of Power
Julius Caesar: The Corruption of Power
One of the themes of William Shakespeare�s Julius Caesar can be
said to be �Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely.�
Indeed, instances of corruption can be seen in the actions of Caesar, of
Mark Antony, and of Caius Cassius. The way they abused their power either
led to an assassination, a self-destruction, or a tyranny rule.
Caesar had seized power from Pompey and Pompey�s sons, in order to
take control of Rome. He killed them in a battle and returned back home
during the Feast of Lupercal. This was the day he gained authority of
Rome and....
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