In William Shakespeare's Tragedy of Julius Caesar there are many characters, but few of them can be considered tragic heroes. What makes a tragic hero? For a tragic character to be a tragic hero, they must have fallen from a high position in society by their own hands. In other words, they must be self-destructive, but this is not the only requirement. They must also do so in the end enlightenment in which they have clarity or realize that their fall is their fault. They should also get a sympathetic or regretful response from the audience this play is Brutus, Caesar's traitorous friend, but what about Caesar himself? from high places. He too has himself to blame. "Here is a Caesar! When will there be another like it?" (600) He is loved by all except a few senators. Selected people who knew of the plans against their beloved Caesar tried, in vain, to warn him “Beware the Ides of March!” (583) the soothsayer shouts. His wife tries to convince him to stay at home because she also fears for him. “What do you mean, Cesare, go out? / You won't leave the house today" (591). So many warnings, yet he turns his deaf ear to them, blatantly ignoring them, scorning them. “How foolish do your fears seem now, Calphurnia! / I am ashamed that I have succumbed to them. -/ Give me. my robe, for I will go: - (593)” Does not accept that good advice is the best prevention. He simply ignores the concerns of his loved ones. Another of Caesar's fatal flaws is his arrogance realizes his last... half of the paper... he shouted, Caesar cried:" (598) In return he is worthy of being loved by his people , “You all loved him once, – not without reason:” (598) Antony describes Caesar in the round, rather than the previous concept of who Caesar was, Caesar is both effective and significant. It produces a certain tone and compels the audience or the reader to think about their own shortcomings. It evokes a certain reaction due to Brutus's cowardly betrayal, and the audience will always react to this topic. Caesar is both a tragic hero and a lamb led to the slaughter. He is the epitome of a leader and, yet, equally ignorant towards his subjects. His fatal flaw puts an end to both himself and his Rome, a free Rome, a just Rome. His death marks the end of an era. Works Cited Shakespeare, William. (1994). The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Julius Caesar. China: Barnes and Noble.