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Julius Caesar was assassinated because there were suspicions, probably justified, that he was trying to become a king. This was anathema to Republican culture. The Republic had been established some 460 years earlier with the overthrow of the last king of Rome who was a tyrant. The Romans decided to do away with the monarchy and to establish a Republic headed by two annually elected consuls. The aim of the Republic had been not to leave power in the hands of a sole man so as to prevent the return of tyranny. The Romans also swore that they would not allow anyone to become a king ever again. In the Early Republic trying to become a king had been the worst allegation against anyone. In the 5th century BC a man was killed and his house razed to the ground because he was accused of trying to become a king and in the 4th century BC another man was executed for the same reason.
Julius Caesar had used his military power and his enormous popularity among the Roman lower classes to concentrate power in his hands. Some of his behaviour seemed to strongly suggest that he wanted to become a king. To traditional republicans this would have meant the end of the Republic. They also equated monarchy to tyranny. Therefore, they decided to kill Caesar to save the Republic. Further justification for their assassination of Caesar was provided by an old law of the Republic which authorised anyone to kill someone who tried to become a king and exempted them from punishment.
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What was the Day and Time of Caesars Death?
On the Ides of March
One of the trimvirate formed after caesars death was caesars addopted son?
Yes, it was Octavian who was Caesar's adopted son. He had gained power by the time the triumvirate was formed and consequently was made one of the three.
Who were Julius Caesars enimies?
Who was julius caesars enimies
In act 3 scene 2 of Julius Caesar how does Antony feel about Caesars death?
He has lost an ally and is exposed to vengeful aristocrats.
What can you infer about mark anthonys fellingsfor Caesar?
that he considered Caesar a friend
What was the Day and Time of Caesars Death?
On the Ides of March
Who is declared the leader after caesars death?
Baulsac Shivers.
Was anyone suspected of Julius caesars death?
Marcus Brutus
Was mark Anthony Cleopatra the VII's husband?
Anthony was her lover after Caesars death.
What did Caesars ambition eventually cause?
Caesar's ambition ultimately and eventually caused his death.
One of the trimvirate formed after caesars death was caesars addopted son?
Yes, it was Octavian who was Caesar's adopted son. He had gained power by the time the triumvirate was formed and consequently was made one of the three.
What is the significance of Caesars death to the theme of friendship in the play?
No one liked him so when he died everyone was happy and became friends
Who were Julius Caesars enimies?
Who was julius caesars enimies
What are facts about octavian?
Octavian was besy known for bexoming the firsy emperor after julius caesars death, his real name is gaius Julius Caesar octavinus, he was a great emperor, his real name is augustus, octavian was julius caesars adopted son.
In act 3 scene 2 of Julius Caesar how does Antony feel about Caesars death?
He has lost an ally and is exposed to vengeful aristocrats.
What can you infer about mark anthonys fellingsfor Caesar?
that he considered Caesar a friend
What does this excerpt reveal about Caesars attitude toward death?
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