Manipulation in Julius Caesar William Shakespeare’s tragic play portraying the life in ancient Rome is one that closely follows many elements that make a drama interesting. The murders and the conspiracies behind the killings add to the plot of jealousy and patriotism. Within “Julius Caesar” alsolies a twisted tale of attempted, actual, and forced manipulation.The first sign of attempted manipulation in this play takes place in the first scene of the first act. The Romans are gathering during a holiday to celebrate Caesar’s victory over Pompey in a civil war, and they gather at a traditional race in celebration. While the crowds are at their peak capacity, two Pompey supporting government officials areout and about, attempting to discourage the workers from this celebration. Marullus and Flavius, the two officials, do their best to convince the crowd of Caesar’s unimportance and the little he has actually contributed to the city. Another manipulation attempt takes place in the very last scene on the play. After the battle that devours the entire last half of the drama, Brutus believes that he needs to die. He attempts, one by one, to persuade his companions to help him end his own life, but each refuses. The enemy forces begin to approach, and Brutus’ friends must retreat. Because of the failure of his attempted manipulation, Brutus stays behind and finds someone to help him take his life. With this manipulation to Strato, the death of Brutus is taken as a noble one, and he ultimately attains an honorable burial as a noble Roman.Many actual manipulations take place in this drama as well as attempted manipulations. The first scene of the second act takes place the dawn before the ides of March. Brutus is walking around in his garden because he cannot sleep; he is brooding over a decision he must make. He already has personal opinions, but then he receives an anonymous letter urging him ...
