Characteristics Of Good Leaders In Julius Caesar

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Rome's Best Leader What characteristics make someone a good leader? Some of the greatest leaders of our time are remembered for a variety of traits, but certain qualities seem evident in all of them. The leaders that leave the most impact tend to be viewed as compassionate but strong people, good public speakers, and wise people. In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, the people of Rome have many different leaders in a short period of time, each with different strengths and weaknesses. Based on the play, Antony would be the best leader for Rome because he is a good public speaker, appears merciful and compassionate to the public, and is very smart and resourceful. In Act III, Scene ii, Antony gives a funeral speech commemorating Caesar. He uses …show more content…
In Act V, Antony is successfully able to lead his army towards their goal of defeating Cassius and Brutus. In Act 3, Scene 1, Antony manipulates the conspirators, letting them believe he is on their side when he says "Friends am I with you all and love you all" (III.i.241). In actuality, he is actually planning to turn the people against the conspirators, as he says in his monologue to Caesar's body: "Woe to the hand that shed this costly blood!...A curse shall light upon the limbs of men" (III.i.284-288). This is a very calculated act, implying that Antony has a thought out plan and the brains to carefully manipulate them. Good leaders are people that can represent and guide a nation on a successful path. These people need to be literate, and able to communicate effectively with their people and the world. They need to be caring and strive to do what is best for their people, by showing mercy and compassion. Good leaders also need to be smart and resourceful, in order to make the best decisions for the country. In Julius Caesar, Antony exhibits these qualities and others that show he is a good leader. He would be a good leader for Rome, and he would help the country be its

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