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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare examines the intricate connection between ambition, power, and corruption in politics. The play explores how the quest for ultimate power can result in moral compromise, treachery, and the breakdown of moral order via Caesar’s ascent and fall. As demonstrated by Brutus’s internal conflict between his allegiance to the Roman Republic and his friendship with Caesar, the conflict between personal loyalty and public duty is central to this story. This essay looks at Shakespeare’s portrayal of power as a corrupting force that skews reality, sways public opinion, and threatens democratic principles. Different reactions to power are demonstrated by the roles of Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony; some are motivated by a sincere desire for liberty, while others are motivated by self-interest. This study uses political theory and ethical criticism to show how Shakespeare’s tragedy is still incredibly relevant today and provides timeless insight into the moral cost of political ambition.
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Shakespearean Tragedy, Power and Corruption, Political Ambition, Moral Conflict and Betrayal and Loyalty.
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"AMBITION AND BETRAYAL: POWER AND CORRUPTION IN SHAKESPEARE’S JULIUS CAESAR", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 6, page no.b747-b751, June-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2506190.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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