vltor
04-21-2011, 05:41 AM
Caesar is a man without fear. Through his paranoia he believes the gods are testing him to see if he is a coward. Shakespeare writes; “the gods do this in shame of cowardice: Caesar should be a beast without a heart if he should stay at home to day for fear. No, Caesar shall not” (II.ii.40-44). In this quote, Caesar is in denial with himself; although the priests suggest not going out on that day, he refuses to listen. Caesar does not accept his destiny therefore, this leads to his death.
Caesar and Brutus share a very close bond with each other. In the beginning of the play, Brutus begins to realize Caesar is gaining too much power and must be killed. The moment before Caesar dies he says; “Et tu, Brute?” (III.i.76). what is so ironic about Caesar’s death, is that his so-called friends, were the ones who murders him, not the public enemies. Although the many warnings of “Beware the ides of March”(I.ii.18),Caesar still believed he was powerful enough to avoid his fate.
Brutus realizes the many faults of his actions and decides his punishment is death. Upon meeting the body of Brutus, Anthony says, “This was the noblest Roman of them all.”(V.iv.68). This is an example of irony because he was considered dishonorable when alive, but the most noble Roman when dead. Despite Brutus’ involvement with the conspirators and in the murder of Caesar, he accepts his fate and impales himself with his sword.
In conclusion, uses many ironies to present one cannot change his or her own destiny. Although Caesar is given many warnings of his destiny, he believes he could overcome his fate but ultimately fails to do so. Ironically, considering that Brutus is Caesar’s closest friend, he ends up killing Caesar.
Caesar and Brutus share a very close bond with each other. In the beginning of the play, Brutus begins to realize Caesar is gaining too much power and must be killed. The moment before Caesar dies he says; “Et tu, Brute?” (III.i.76). what is so ironic about Caesar’s death, is that his so-called friends, were the ones who murders him, not the public enemies. Although the many warnings of “Beware the ides of March”(I.ii.18),Caesar still believed he was powerful enough to avoid his fate.
Brutus realizes the many faults of his actions and decides his punishment is death. Upon meeting the body of Brutus, Anthony says, “This was the noblest Roman of them all.”(V.iv.68). This is an example of irony because he was considered dishonorable when alive, but the most noble Roman when dead. Despite Brutus’ involvement with the conspirators and in the murder of Caesar, he accepts his fate and impales himself with his sword.
In conclusion, uses many ironies to present one cannot change his or her own destiny. Although Caesar is given many warnings of his destiny, he believes he could overcome his fate but ultimately fails to do so. Ironically, considering that Brutus is Caesar’s closest friend, he ends up killing Caesar.