Why is Julius Caesar considered a tragedy?

Answer 1

First thing to consider it that the title alone tells us the play will be a tragedy. Everyone dies at the play, yet we know that the Rome survives. Brutus must choose between his long time friend and the good of his beloved Rome. Shakespeare places the hero in a no win situation, it can only end in violence for Brutus.

Answer 2

A main character, Brutus, is involved in a struggle that ends in disaster.

Answer 3

Brutus makes the mistake of joining the conspiracy and killing Julius Caesar. This is his "tragic flaw." Brutus ends up killing himself in the end (tragic).