In the play, "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, the themes of friendship between men, jealousy, betrayal, and death are ever-present. In Act 1, Brutus is feeling betrayed by Caesar's success. Although he loves Caesar, he wants to get supporters, conspire against him, and eventually kill him. He speaks to Cassius and the other Senators to convince them to feel the same way. By Act 2, others have learned of Brutus' plan, and Caesar's true friends try to …showed first 75 words of 1029 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1029 total…revenged, Even with the sword that killed thee." (5:3 - 33-46 Cassius) In conclusion, the themes of jealousy, betrayal, and death in William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" are all caused by the love or bond between men. Men are competitive amongst each other, leading to jealousy that separates friends. Brutus' narcissistic tendencies drove him and Caesar apart. The jealousy soon turns into betrayal, and eventually death. Friendship is a delicate balance of human nature and personal satisfaction