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How would you feel if one of your best friends stabbed you in the back, literally? Well
this is what happened to Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar was born into a powerful political family in Rome and was always a
member of the Democratic or Popular party. Caesar was a ruler of the Roman Republic.
He forcefully took this postion from Pompey.
Many things were not known about Caesar until more recently. For example, he suffered
from epilepsy. This caused him to have seizures and sometimes lose control of his
muscles. He was known as on of the best commanders of Rome after the Gallic Wars.
This developed his personal support from the people.
Pompey, also known as Pompey the Great was a Roman general and a member of the
first triumvirate along with Caesar. He was famous for his victories during many battles
including the defeat of Sulla. He also played a key role in the defeat of the slave revolt
led by Spartacus.
Pompey was a military and political leader of the Roman Republic. He fought against
Caesar for power at the Battle of Pharsaulus where he was killed
Julius Caesar’s daughter, Julia, married Pompey in 59 BC. She was the main personal tie
between Pompey and Caesar. Although they both wanted power, they remained on
friendly terms. She died in 54, which led to the disintegration of the relationship between
the two men.
Caesar and Pompey were once friendly.
Then, at the Battle of Pharsaulus, Caesar killed Pompey. Not a very nice friend. This is an
example of foreshadowing. You’ll see why.
Caesar led his troops to multiple battles and victories. This gained him support and made
it easy for him to declare himself dictator.
Cassius, who was a member of the conspirators, first sided with Pompey and was
commander of his fleet. After the Battle of Pharsalus he became obsequious to Caesar
and was made into one of his legates. When Brutus was appointed to a higher position
than him, Cassius became offended. He then decided to convince Brutus that Caesar was
wrong for the Roman Republic.
Brutus, Caesars friend, was convinced to join the Liberators, but he was the only one to
act because he truly felt the Caesar’s death was what was best for Rome. Brutus acted out
of passion to save his people. This makes him a tragic hero.
20 Senators, called the liberators conspired together to form a plan to kill Caesar.
On May 15th, 44 BC, despite multiple warnings of his oncoming death, Caesar dismissed
his body guard at the bottom of the senate stairs. Some believe that Caesar did this on
purpose as a form of suicide since he no longer wanted to live with his epilepsy.
There, 20 senators stabbed him in the back. Then Brutus delivered the last fatal blow as
Caesar cried out, “Et tu, Brute?” meaning, “And you, Brutus?” Caesar and Brutus were
once friendly, but then Brutus killed Caesar. Not a very nice friend. Sound familiar?
Antony pretended to be part of the Liberators to save his own life but was really loyal to
Caesar. After the assassination he spoke against the conspirators. He then went to war
with Brutus and Cassius where he was triumphant.
Cassius and Brutus both committed suicide during these wars.
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