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The March of History: Julius Caesar
5. Julius Caesar the Lover
Jul 21, 2020
Julius Caesar's womanizing ways and his relationships with women in Rome, including his affair with Cerebellia, the mother of Brutus. The divide among Roman politicians due to Rome's party scenes and the contrasting lifestyles of Caesar and Cato. The abilities and limitations of aristocratic women in ancient Rome. Caesar's scandalous affair with Tertula and its implications for his political ambitions.
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- Cato represents the opposite of Caesar, maintaining a strict and traditional lifestyle which ultimately becomes his downfall.
- Caesar's numerous affairs with aristocratic women set him apart and highlight the influential role women played in Roman society.
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Cato: The Antithesis of Caesar
Cato is presented as the chief nemesis of Julius Caesar, representing the opposite of Caesar in every way. While Caesar is charismatic and extravagant, Cato is austere and conservative. While Caesar embraces the party scene and lavish displays, Cato maintains a strict and traditional lifestyle. Cato is described as a man who stands by the old values of the Republic and is seen as an inspiration by the older generation of politicians. However, Cato's rigid adherence to tradition and his use of constitutional intricacies to corner his opponents will prove to be his downfall.
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