What are the themes in the play Julius Caesar?

Fate vs. Free will
Caesar brings up questions about this but Cassius tells Brutus that people can control their own fates.

Public self vs. Private self
The conspirators neglect private feelings and focus on politics. Examples of this would be the moments between Brutus and Portia as well as Caesar and Calpurnia.

Misinterpretations
Cassius manipulates Brutus into joining the conspirators by forging letters from Romans.
Pindarus tells Cassius that Titinius has been captured, when he was being congratulated by Brutus's men, this causes Cassius to take his life.

Inflexible vs. Power
Brutus and Caesar are quite stubborn. Antony seems to be the most flexible.

Rhetoric and Power
Antony convinces the conspirators that he means them no harm and turns the plebeians against Brutus.

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