Why Julius Caesar is a Tragic Hero?

Why Julius Caesar is a Tragic Hero?

1. Noble Birth

   • Being from a noble family is fundamental to be a tragic hero. Julius Caesar is not only from a noble family but also a military general and almost 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 ended him up being killed.

3. Tragic Flaw

   • His downfall leads to his tragic hero 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

   • The reason for his downfall is he deciding the future for his country 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’s moment of realization of his tragic flaw 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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