The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act 2 Scene 2

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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar act 2 Scene 2
Caesar can be said to be superstitious with her wife Calpurnia, having a gift in prophecy which matches with her elements in the play that are supernatural. Caesar’s ego leads him to think that the omens are meant for him but he rubbishes of the idea as it would conflict with the belief of him being unshakable. Caesar is trapped in a way; he is obliged to ignore the omens even if they predict his death as appearing afraid would only mean his death as he views himself(Shakespeare 1).
Caesar exhibits some leftovers of masculinity as he decides not to be a coward and go out. His wife kneels and begs her husband not to go out(Gaines 280). Caesar is persuaded and therefore forced to contradict his previous agreement so as to make a pretext because having to tell a lie to the Senate will mean that they have influence over him.
Decius makes use of all his persuasion powers to make sure that Caesar goes out. Caesar tells Decius of the dream Calpurnia had. Decius interprets the dream again to Caesar and assures him that the dream is a good omen which seemed to charm his vanity. Decius used flattering descriptions of the blood that spoutfrom his statute to mean that the great Rome shall have reviving blood. Decius is manipulative in his statements and says, “Break up the senate till another time when Caesar’s wife shall meet with better dreams.”….”Lo. Caesar is afraid?” With his rhetoric arguments and interpretation of the dream, Decius is able to persuade Caesar into going to Senateand disregards that of his wife of not going. Caesar finds himself surrounded by men who plot to kill him. Decius lied to Caesar about the omen in the dream based on the information he had so at to make him come out of his house. The notion that it is dishonorable for Caesar to be controlled by his wife underscores the manliness of Roman culture(Delaney 188).
Work cited

Delaney, Bill. “Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR.” Explicator 60.4 (2002): 188
Gaines, Barry. “The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet/The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar/The Merchant Of Venice….” Shakespeare Quarterly 62.2 (2011): 279-281
Shakespeare, William. Tragedy of Julius Caesar.First Avenue Editions, 2014.Internet resource.