He was born in sixty three BC by the name of Gaius Octavious. Adopted by his great uncle Julius Caesar at the age of four he was almost certainly to be his heir. At the age of only sixteen Gaius was given his first opportunity to show his abilities. Julius sent Gaius to Spain to assist his great-uncle in one of the civil war campaigns. Caesar was so impressed by Gaius that he was soon given much more responsibility in his role as heir apparent. While training solders in Greece and continuing his education he received the news that would change his life. His great-uncle Julius Caesar had been assassinated by a group of conspirators which included his friend Marcus Brutus.
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At the age of only eighteen Gaius Octavious had to make the biggest decision of his life. He was unsure weather or not to return to Rome and claim his position as the heir to Julius Caesar. At only eighteen he would surely not get the respect of the governing council or its citizens. After deciding to return to Rome he needed a way to connect with the people. He changed his name to Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus knowing that this would get him the attention he needed. It also would gain the support of Julius Caesars solders as they were extremely loyal to him.
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When Gaius returned to Rome the council did not want him to take power because they saw this as their opportunity to restore the republic government. In their defiance Gaius began his quest to become the leader of Rome. He began by fulfilling the terms of Julius Caesars will, which included the dispersing of money to every Roman citizen. The council was unwilling to help so Gaius financed the disbursement himself. When this became known it made him immensely popular with the citizens. Then with the backing of the Roman army he and two other politicians named Lepidus and Antony, took control and declared themselves the new consulship of Rome vowing to restore the republic.
Julius Caesar Caesar, Gaius Julius (100-44Bc), Roman general and statesman, who laid the foundations of the roman imperial system. ... Caesar was now 22 years old. ... Caesar then went off to raid Britain and put down a revolt in Gaul. ... As ruler Caesar instituted various reforms. ... Caesar was a gifted writer, with a clear and simple style. ...
It starts with 2 tribunes, Flavius and Marullus scolding citizens for worshipping Ceasar They feared that Caesar was gaining too much power And said it needed to be stopped, that day, that hour Off Caesars statue, they removed decorations, while Caesar leads a procession through the streets of Rome The Soothsayer tells Caesar to beware also known as GO HOME Cassius fears Caesars evergrowing power Brutus is wanted in a conspiracy because Caesars power is getting bigger by the hour Casca reveals malicious info to Brutus that suggests that Caesar may be getting more ambitious...
Rome was thrust into panic as patrolling Praetorians found Caesar's body. Caesar appeared to have died from multiple stabs to his abdomen. ... Artemidourus, one of Caesar's loyal supporters, claims to have tried to warn Caesar about the trip to the Senate House. ... Caesar's bodyguards claimed to have seen Cassius eyeing Caesar in a "predatorish" manner the day before his death, but no one could have thought that Brutus, Caesar's trusted friend, would also commit such a crime. ... It was they who murdered our beloved Caesar!" ...
Julius Caesar Caesar was a tall, fair and well-built man with a large face with dark-brown eyes. ... Caesar was very self-assured; he wouldn't listen to people's warnings of betrayal. ... Caesar was characterized as fast and strong. ... Caesar was a skillful swordsman and horseman and showed amazing powers of endurance and self-confidence. ... Cassius says to Brutus, "Caesar? ...
Gaius Julius Caesar was one such leader. ... Caesar however, did not wish to fight a civil war. ... Under the guidance of Caesar, Rome was a metropolis. ... Not everyone agreed with Caesars political position, there were a lot of members of the senate that still felt the desire to end Caesars reign. ... Rome was essentially split into two groups, Caesars supports and Caesar's enemies. ...
Julius Caesar Julius Caesar the king of Rome was a bad king"he is a dreamer: let us leave him. ... Caesar speaks". ... Yet Caesar shall go forth, for these predictions are to the world in general as to Caesar". ... Again this is pertaining to the great Caesar. And foremost the words of Caesar "I rather tell thee what is to be feared than what I fear, for always I am Caesar". ...
William Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, is mainly based on the assassination of Julius Caesar. ... Brutus believes he uses wise judgment in his plans to prevail over Caesar. ... They fear that Caesar's death will cause Antony to seek revenge. Cassius states "Let Antony and Caesar fall together," (2.1.161). ... After Caesar's assassination, Antony proposes to speak at the funeral. ...
Caesar, who died at the age of 56, was criticized by many by holding to much power in his hands. ... At the Senate, the conspirators speak to Caesar, bowing at his feet and encircling him they each ask for a favor. ... Before ever granted one any request one of the conspirators blew the first strike and marks Caesar first wound during Caesar's words, "speak hands for me." One by one they followed, till the death of Caesar. ... Caesar is survived by his third wife, Calpurnia. ...
This is indicated by the friendships of Brutus and Caesar, Mark Antony and Caesar, and Cassius and Brutus. ... On the other hand, Caesar loves Brutus so much that everyone knows it, as evidenced when Cassius says in his Act 1 Scene 2, "Caesar doth bear me hard but he loves Brutus" (1.2.312). ... Then fall Caesar" (3.1.77). ... Antony loves Caesar with all his heart and is very loyal to him. ... He effectively uses the friendships of Caesar and Brutus, Antony and Caesar, and Cassius and Brutus to effectively convey this theme to the readers. ...
