Why Julius Caesar is a Tragic Hero?

Why Julius Caesar is a Tragic Hero?

1. Noble Birth

   • Most tragic heroes come from nobel families. However, Caesar is not only from a noble family, he is also a military general and close to achieve his ambition to become a king.

2. Reversal of Fortune

   • Caesar was a powerful military general and one of the rulers of Rome. He was near to achieve his goal to be the only one who rules Rome, to be the king. However, his ambition to be the king caused his death.

3. Tragic Flaw

   • His downfall leads to his tragic flaw which is his pride and ambition. We can see his pride when he says "Danger knows that Caesar is more dangerous than he is." Also, Ceasar is ambitious to rule Rome all by himself.

4. Downfall

   • There is a downfall to every tragic hero. Caesar’s downfall is deciding the future of Rome by himself without discussing it with the senators.

5. His End is Not Deserved

   • Although they claimed that Caesar's ambition lead to his death, he doesn't completely deserve to be killed for being ambitious only. Cassius envious and betrayal is the main reason for Caesar death.

6. Moment of Realization

   • Caesar is full of his pride and ambition, therefore his moment of realization becomes too late. He realizes his tragic flaw only when Brutus stabbed him and said "eu tu Brutus"

7. Catharsis

   • All the characteristic mentioned leads to catharsis (pity and fear). While reading Julius Caesar's play the audience will pity him and fear what will happen to Rome after his death.

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