Corruption In The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare

The obsession and thirst for power can lead to the corruption of one's morals. In “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare, Cassius’ hunger for leadership over Rome leads to impulsive decisions and an overall destruction to his morals. Throughout the play Cassius utilizes his manipulation skills to use Brutus to pave a way for power. He continued to drill false and inaccurate information into Brutus’ head, ultimately resulting in Brutus making poor decisions. These impulsive and uncharacteristic decisions led to colossal issues in Rome, that would later result in downfall. One way Cassius demonstrates his thirst for power is by killing the powerful Caesar. Cassius believed that the death of Caesar would leave the city of Rome in