The Tragedy of Julius Caesar...Caesar's Famous Quote Explained

William Shakespeare is famous for dozens of plays and sonnets. Also, for creating very complex characters with sometimes more than one personality. One of his most famous works is The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was a Roman ruler in ancient times, until he was murdered by those feared his power was overgrown. Caesar gained power in the first place by defeating his rival Pompey. He was offered the crown thrice and denied to …

…enjoyed by many. This essay explains the significance of Caesar's most famous line to the play, and also its meaning; Let me have men about me with character, and feeling. Cassius doesn't enjoy the normal everyday life that we do, Brutus. I do not fear him, as he does not fear me. Cassius is never at ease, or completely relaxed, but always watching what does not need to be watched. This quote is pure genius.