River Rubicon
Caesar's River Rubicon Moment
*Caesar crossing his army over River Rubicon*
This event is when Caesar decided to go back to Rome with his army and start a civil war, instead of leaving his army behind. The impact of Caesar's choice was very negative, it started a war between him and Rome. He also killed thousands of people in this war. Caesar did this for himself so he didn't have to retire to being a normal citizen, and not for the sake of others. When Caesar says "The die is cast" it means that the choice is made or is being made and once their fate is decided upon, there is no turning back.
This event is when Caesar decided to go back to Rome with his army and start a civil war, instead of leaving his army behind. The impact of Caesar's choice was very negative, it started a war between him and Rome. He also killed thousands of people in this war. Caesar did this for himself so he didn't have to retire to being a normal citizen, and not for the sake of others. When Caesar says "The die is cast" it means that the choice is made or is being made and once their fate is decided upon, there is no turning back.
The Ides of March
*Julius Caesar being assassinated by the Senators*
The Ides of March is the assignation of Julius Caesar. This event took place March 15, 44 BC in Rome while Caesar was dictator. The Senators wanted Caesar dead because they did not want him to become king and Caesar had done many things to anger the Senate, so they constructed a somewhat genius plan. The one thing he did that was the last straw was not rising for the Senate when he entered the room. They had Marcus Brutus (Caesar's best and most trust worthy friend) on the inside to help lure Caesar to the House of Senate. Julius went along with the plan and ignored many warnings along they way. In the end, over 60 senators attacked Caesar with daggers and killed him. The impact this event had on Rome was both positive and negative because they did get rid of a selfish leader, but the citizens remained shocked and scared thinking about what the fate of their city would be.
The Ides of March is the assignation of Julius Caesar. This event took place March 15, 44 BC in Rome while Caesar was dictator. The Senators wanted Caesar dead because they did not want him to become king and Caesar had done many things to anger the Senate, so they constructed a somewhat genius plan. The one thing he did that was the last straw was not rising for the Senate when he entered the room. They had Marcus Brutus (Caesar's best and most trust worthy friend) on the inside to help lure Caesar to the House of Senate. Julius went along with the plan and ignored many warnings along they way. In the end, over 60 senators attacked Caesar with daggers and killed him. The impact this event had on Rome was both positive and negative because they did get rid of a selfish leader, but the citizens remained shocked and scared thinking about what the fate of their city would be.
The Verdict
I firmly believe that Julius Caesar knew about the assignation taking place and wanted to die a memorable death. My reasoning for this is that he ignored 5 warnings from many people and objects, including his wife who he definitely trusted, and still went to the House of Senators that day. Also, one of Caesar's closest friends attempted to tell him that the assignation was taking place and he just shook it off and continued inside. Finally, he for sure would have suspected something when he was told to come alone and his best-est friend was so adamant on making sure he walked into that meeting that day. Julius Caesar wanted to die a memorable death.