The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare had a great understanding of human experiences. In the tragedy Julius Caesar, written by Shakespeare, the characters face problems still present today. Some examples of these problems are; manipulation, friends turning on friends, and not listening to others' warnings. In the play most of the problems were connected with Marcus Brutus, a close friend of Caesar's. First, is manipulation. Brutus manipulates Antony and all of Rome that Caesar's death was rightful and justified, …

…like this; and, on these occasions, he never lets his thoughts belie his feelings, that is all. And he knows, without stopping to think, what the common thought and feeling will be, where reason and sentiment will touch bottom- and it if be a muddy bottom, what matter! Because he is himself, as we said, the common man raised to the highest power. So, once in touch with his audience, he can hardly go wrong.