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What is the theme of the drama Julius Ceasar ?
The major theme in Julius Caesar is "the corruption and fear of Power". The conspirators excluding Brutus are fearful that Caesar is becoming too powerful. They will lose out if he becomes emperor for life.There is a selfishness in their actions to murder Caesar. They realise that they must get Brutus on their side. Their disposal of Caesar must be seen as a "noble act" something that is for the good of Rome. Cassius builds up a picture of an overbearing Caesar to Brutus and he is eventually convinced. The sinister plot or the conspirators grab at power is all to transparent after they have  carried out their task.

There is a new challenge for power between the conspirators and Caesar's good friend Mark Anthony. Mark Anthony easily gains the moral high ground and is triumphant in the battle.

The hidden theme of the success of "good" over "evil" is inadvertently upheld. So in essence the overriding theme in Julius Caesar is mans quest for power and the degrees they are willing to go to achieve this.


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