Julius Caesar was born in 100 B.C. inside of Rome, Italy. He joined …show more content…
Brutus says, “ it’s not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more” (JC 1.2.88-89). If Caesar’s power continues, the commoners would become slaves. The majority of the people were not fond of Caesar, but since he is the ruler they have to obey to him. Brutus and the other conspirators did not kill Caesar out of hate or jealousy. They do it in order to protect the people of Rome. In addition to, Julius Caesar has too many weaknesses to run Rome. He suffers from epilepsy, deaf in his left ear, and was not able to swim (“JC 1.2.103-123). Since Caesar has so many followers, all the incidents of his weaknesses the people overlooked. The people of Rome thought that the outbreaks that happen because of epilepsy were associated with the people who had power (“Andrew, Evan”). The conspirators see his problems differently and realize they need a tough …show more content…
Caesar removed any man from the Senate that he thought could eventually rebel against him. Also, he would speak first at assembly meetings to influence the opinions for the rest of the meeting. He always knew how to set himself up to succeed in life. Finding a way to gain more power, Caesar convinces enemies Crassus and Pompey to be his allies. This well-planned act made them known as the first triumvirate and the rulers over Rome. When in battle against Pompey, Caesar tried to bribe Pompey’s soldiers by offering them land. He also hired a group of his enemy 's soldiers to act out a riot so that Caesar could get what he wanted (“Julius Caesar Biography”). Although his soldiers were loyal to him, they thought he was a cruel man. They could tell his only concern was to expand his power (“Trueman,