Julius Caesar
Author: William Shakespeare
Edited by:literatutre center,kathmandu
Illustrated by:BISHMA K.C
ISBN:99933-680-2-4
Introduction
Julius Caesar is a story set long ago in ancient Rome. Caesar
is a strong and popular leader returning from winning war. A
soothsayer warns him, “Beware the Ides of March,” but he
ignores the warning . Some senators become afraid that he
wants too much power. They plan a secret attack. Caesar is
killed in the Senate by his friend Brutus and others. His death
shocks everyone and starts a big fight and sadness in Rome
Theme
The play asks big questions about fate and free will. Caesar
says that death will come anyway, so we should not fear it.
Cassius says people should act and not blame stars for what
happens .
It also looks at power and ambition. Caesar is strong and
confident, but he has flaws too. His rise makes Brutus and
Cassius worry he could become a tyrant, so they kill him
Another part is rhetoric and persuasion: Brutus speaks in
logic, but Antony speaks to people’s hearts. His funeral
speech makes the crowd turn against the conspirators
The play also shows public vs. private feelings: Caesar and
Brutus show brave faces in public but hide fear and guiltinside
Finally, there is the theme of honor and betrayal. Brutus
hurts his friend because he thinks it is right. The question is: is
it honorable, or betrayal?
Conclusion
From this story, we learn that having too much power can
scare people and cause violence. We see that what people say
can move many minds. We also see that even good choices
can hurt someone close. In simple words, the story shows how
big actions lead to big trouble, words can be very powerful,
and secret feelings matter a lot. You see real people—fearful,
guilty, strong, sad—trying to do right. That makes it feel
human and true.
