The Sacrilege: Caesar A Political Mastermind :: essays research papers

The Sacrilege Caesar A Political MastermindThroughout the watchword "The Sacrilege," Caesar evolved from a politicalnothing, to a political mastermind. It is easy to see his come near through theeyes of a character by the name of Decius. He helps use to realize that Caesarwanted three main things in this scheme. He desired money, some military men,and finally a consulship. To get what he wanted, Caesar had to be smart,powerful, and a little sneaky. Decius changes his views on how he views Caesarthrough a series of events throughout the story. Decius encourages respect forCaesar and so does every else who has seen Caesar in action.     At first, Decius doesnt believe that Caesar will amount to much in hislifetime. He believes that Caesar would sort of live a luxurious and relaxedlife. Although Caesar didnt think so. Burra, who thought that Caesar would be life alike(p) if he enlisted and controlled a legion, was exactly correct. Caesar,as history as sh own, is a brilliant leader. Caesar believed that by leading youmust not just train a plan, you must carry it out with his own manpower. He was ceaselessly on his horse leading his pack through the bloodshed, not like many otherleaders.     When Decius was talking to Milo towards the beginning of the story hesays that Caesar is known for being "reckless." He recounts the story of thepirates that captured him. Also in that conversation, Decius puts stilt Caesarbecause he says that Caesar has no money and that even as Pontifex Maximus, he mollify doesnt have any money. So he thinks less of Caesar when Milo tells him just about a huge loan from Crassus to Caesar because he couldnt pay off his debts.     Decius starts to gain respect for Caesar when he makes the announcement,as Pontifex Maximus, to label the "heinous" crime a "sacrilege." Caesar walksso seriously and confidently people "lose their stony faces" when Caesar arrives.Although when Caesar makes the mention of "Caesars wife must be abovesuspicion," Decius is the first person to break out laughing. He loses some ofthe respect for Caesar that he will later on notice.     Then Decius comes to a point where is gains full respect for Caesar.When Clodius is chasing him down, and they end up fighting each other in hand tohand combat, Caesar breaks in. At that point Decius says that he realizes howCaesar is able the manipulate people and break up crowds like "the parting ofthe sea." Caesar holds a very powerful position, Pontifex Maximus, which means