How Does Julius Caesar Stand After Death

Julius Caesar was seen as a man with great military and political success but he was mainly seen by the people as a strong and respected leader with an immense deal of power. But how did his power still stand after death? In the play “Julius Caesar” written by the famous poet William Shakespeare he tells the story of Caesar's death, including what happened leading up to it and its aftermath. Some parts of the story are fictional but the story itself is historically inspired by some facts. This play shows how Caesar as a person is very different compared to how he is seen in the townspeople’s eyes. The reason Brutus killed him was because he saw him for who he really was and thought it was the best way to serve justice for the people of Rome.

Brutus and Cassius are arguing whether or not it is better to go to Philippi or to have Antony and his army come to them and Cassius thinks it is best to wait because “‘Tis better that the enemy seek us; So shall he waste his means, weary his soldiers, Doing himself offense, whilst we, lying still, Are full of rest, defense, and nimbleness.”(Shakespeare 4.3.229-232) That thought makes sense but Brutus disagrees because he worries that Antony will just as easily convince the people of Philippi to join him as he did with the people of Rome, so they will gain more enforcements and be more powerful. And with that in mind that night he encounters Caesar’s ghost and he says that he is there, “To tell thee, thou shalt see me at Philippi.”(Shakespeare 4.3.326) Brutus already thought going to Philippi rather than weighting was the best option but the spirit of Caesar saying that he will meet him there confirmed his suspicions and helped him with his decision. This decision can and will affect the entirety of the war and its outcome. Or it can be a sign that something else may happen. After death, his spirit came back to help or warn Brutus but what he said will significantly affect the rest of the

The conspirators’ thought it would be best if they killed Caesar because they knew once he rose to power he would turn his back on the people of Rome. Brutus explains this when he says, “Whereto the climber-upward turns his face; But, when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scourning the base degrees”(Shakespeare 2.1.24-27). Brutus is talking to himself realizing that if they don’t do something Caesar will be in full control with no regard for the townspeople. After Caeasar’s death, his influence was too powerful for the conspirators’ goal to succeed. The town is full of chaos and supports Caesar and Antony, and Antony and Octavius are winning the war. Messala informs Brutus and Cassius and says, “ That by proscription of bills and outlawry, Octavius, Antony, and Lepidus Have put to death an hundred senators.”(Shakespeare 4.3.199-201) The conspirators thought killing Caesar would help the people but because of Antony they turned against them and yet again support Caesar and his image. Now 70-100 of their senator have been killed because of Antony and Caesar’s influence. The conspirators’ goal in killing Caesar was to serve justice to the people but they failed cause Caesar’s influence was too