Julius Caesar (Superstisions Analysis)
"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice," proclaimed William Jennings Bryan. Many people believe in destiny and fate and a set-in-stone, unbreakable path for their lives. Caesar's ego warps and distorts his interpretation of various superstitions in Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. Although he believes in superstition and the supernatural, he selectively chooses his interpretation. Be it a dream, fortune-telling, or a common superstition, it always benefits Caesar, or it just isn't true. Caesar's distorted sense of self-superiority ultimately leads to his assassination. If he had listened to some of the signs of the gods,' his tragic fate may have been avoided.
Caesar believes in some sort of fate and ultimate destiny. He believes that there is no escaping what the gods' have in store. "What can be avoided, whose ends is purposed by the might gods?" (Shakespeare, pg.. 77) says Caesar when he has to make a decision about going to the forum or not. His......
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