How characters help portray themes in the play, Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare.

In the play, Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, the interaction of characters help reveal the themes promoted by the playwright. This is especially true in Act Three, Scene Two. The ability of powerful oratory is demonstrated. Another issue in this scene is corruption from power. Loyalty and the lack thereof, is illustracted as the crowd is shown to be fickle. Persuasive verbalism has the potential to alter the thoughts of the public. Both Brutus and …

…mentions, "Seek none, conspiracy; hide it in smiles and affability" (Act 2 Scene 1). Hence, Brutus deceives Caesar by pretending to be friendly. The interaction of the characters helps reveal the themes in the play Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare. Successful rhetoric has the potential to influence the thoughts of the people. Demoralisation from excess power is also demonstrated in this play. People of both high and low ranking are shown to be inconsistent with their loyalty.