Julius Caesar Manipulation

Manipulation is a strong weapon against when used correctly. Children use manipulation to trick each other into getting in trouble or taking out the trash for them; whereas, adults manipulate one another into situations that may be harmful. In the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare manipulation is a common occurrence and leads to dramatic endings. Certain characteristics of Caesar, Brutus, and the commoners allow the use of manipulation by Cassius, Antony, and Decius. Brutus is a perfect example of someone who is easily manipulated by Cassius. Cassius manipulates Brutus initially by flattering him. Cassius states, “‘Brutus’ and ‘Caesar’: what should be in that ‘Caesar’? / Why should that name be sounded more than yours?
Caesar was given signals of his death on March 15. It began with the soothsayer’s warning, “Beware the ides of March” (I.ii.25). Caesar had just blew the warning off like it was nothing. Caesar had decided he wasn’t going to go to the senate on March fifteenth due to Calpurnia’s dream. Decius explains to Caesar, “Most mighty Caesar, let me know some cause, / Lest I be laughed at when I tell them so” (II.ii.69-70). Decius wants an actual reason why Caesar isn't going to the senate other than he just isn't going. Caesar then tells Decius of Calpurnia’s dream where Caesar’s statue is bleeding. Decius interprets the dream as a positive when he
He shows that when someone is easily taken advantage of, then there could be negative effects. Shakespeare uses Brutus to display that naiveness can lead to being manipulated very easily. Shakespeare portrays Caesar as a man that always tries to demonstrate an appearance courage and fearlessness. Caesar is easily manipulated due to his hubris. Caesar is so blinded by his arrogance that he went to the senate the day of his death even with all the superstitious signs that were laid out right in front of him. The Romans were shown to be plain gullible and easily persuaded by words. The Romans were convinced into killing innocent people because of Antony’s speech. Manipulation can have extremely negative consequences and certain personalities can cause someone to be vulnerable to