Question

identifying themes in julius caesar
which of these themes are in the play julius caesar? choose five options.
love conquers all.
ambition is a driving force.
coming of age builds character.
power can corrupt those who possess it.
citizens are persuaded by charismatic leaders.
fate is a powerful idea to those who believe in it.
loyalty to the republic overrides loyalty to friends.

Explanation:

• Ambition is a driving force: Caesar's ambition (to be king) and Brutus' ambition (to preserve the republic) are key.
• Power can corrupt those who possess it: Caesar's potential for tyranny (though not fully realized) and the power - hungry actions of some characters.
• Citizens are persuaded by charismatic leaders: Antony's speech after Caesar's death shows how he sways the crowd.
• Fate is a powerful idea to those who believe in it: Cassius doesn't believe in fate (as he says "Men at some time are masters of their fates"), but Caesar and others have fatalistic views.
• Loyalty to the republic overrides loyalty to friends: Brutus kills Caesar (his friend) for what he thinks is the good of the republic.

Answer:

Ambition is a driving force, Power can corrupt those who possess it, Citizens are persuaded by charismatic leaders, Fate is a powerful idea to those who believe in it, Loyalty to the republic overrides loyalty to friends.