, Caesar replies, Calpuria. How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia!(2,2,105-106) Caesar decides finally to leave for the Capitol, where he is murdered later the same day. This clearly shows that the change-ability of Caesar, due to flattery and the influence of others, is also a hamartia. Caesar is very ambitious, for this is the reason he is murdered by Brutus. Caesar looks to further himself and he has much pride. Julius Caesar shows that he may be dangerous with power and power is what Caesar is trying to acquire. Brutus is wary of Caesar getting power and possibly setting up a monarchy. The other conspirators are jealous of Caesar and his rise in power. They are senators also, yet see that they are losing their power and authority and that Caesar is grasping for more ruling. This occurrence, that Caesar is surpassing his peers and creating a monopoly, is a very dangerous and serious threat. Cassius expresses his opinion by his statement, Cassius. but for my single self, I had lief not be as live to be in awe of such a thing as I myself. I was borne free as Caesar; so were you.(1,2,94-97) Cassius also shows that he sees that the Senate and senators are falling in power as Caesar is selfishly acquiring it. Casca. He fell down in the market place and foamed at the mouth and was speechless. Brutus. Tis very like; he hath the falling sickness. Cassius. No, Caesar hath it blueye3 not; but you and I, and honest Casca, we have the falling sickness [in reference to their falling in power versus Caesars rise].(1,2,254-258) Caesars ambition, surely, is a hamartia and is the reason behind the heart of the conspiracy. Through these examples, Julius Caesar can be seen as having the traits of a tragic hero. Upon closer inspection, Brutus is the real tragic hero of the play. This displays how William Shakespeare is able to create realistic and multipurpose characters that inspire his works. Bibliography Julius Caesar works edition Word ...
