The Tragic Hero in Julius Caesar

The history of Roman Empire remains incomplete without the mention of Julius Caesar- a magnanimous character whose grandeurdame need no introduction. He played a critical role in the transformation of the history of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Caesar though a user of 'popularist' tactics has always showcased a controversial image not only as a Roman hero but also as a Shakespearean tragic hero.
Julius Caesar is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, which portrays the conspiracy against the Roman dictator Julius Caesar, his assassination and its aftermath. However, some critics are of the opinion that Marcus Brutus is the protagonist of Julius Caesar, as Brutus well conforms to Aristotle's idea of an ideal tragic hero. In spite of all these enigma, Julius Caesar emerges out august and alien as the predominant surviving monument preaching the glory of the Roman Age.