Part one of term paper
Tragic flaw can best be defined as “ the unrealized flaw of a character, which leads to the downfall of that character.” In Julius Caesar, Caesar is basically the ruler of Rome. He’s very compassionate, and most of all, very trusting of others. It is this, his undying trust and compassion for others that leads to his tragic downfall ...

Part two of term paper
... few happen to be some of Caesar’s close friends. This circle of people forms a conspiracy and organizes the assassination of Caesar. Caesar trusts almost everyone, and it is this that leads to his death. He doesn’t realize that his trust would end up getting him killed. An example of his trust is when Calpurnia has a dream of the citizens of Rome bathing in Caesar’s blood. She is certain that it symbolizes Caesar’s death, but Caesar is convinced otherwise so easily by Decius, whom ...