At this point in our political cycle, we are no doubt thinking a lot about leadership, politics, and government. In just four short weeks, we will elect the next president of our country. Without discussing anything specific from our own political parties and without making any points for any candidate by name, please think for a few minutes and comment on the following questions that this play raises. What makes a good leader? Is it okay to sacrifice the rights of an individual for the good of many, the way that Brutus and the conspirators sacrificed Caesar for Rome? What would the perfect government look like? Brutus, one could argue, is in favor of a democratic leadership. He fears the total power Caesar wanted to assume. With that being said, is it ironic at all that Brutus chose a VERY undemocratic method of finding a solution to the problem? Are there any contemporary world events-- or any in recent history-- which parallel Brutus' taking of Caesar's life? Do such comparisons help you understand Brutus' position or the world in the play?
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I don't think Caeser needed total power. I think that the people of the country need to have some say in what goes on. The president should choose what is best, but he should also look at the views of the other people and not base his decision just off what he believes. A good leader should be willing to do whatever it takes to makes there country better then it was before them, or just try to improve however much they can. I know that by electing a new president will definatly not solve all the problems that America is facing but most of the problems should improve. I was not on Brutus' side about his beliefs. Caeser might of wanted all the power, but if every ruler was assasinated that wouldn't solve anything. Brutus was in the wrong, and I think he should of just got over the fact that Caesar was higher up then he was at that time.
-SIERRA BURKE
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