"Beware the Idea of March!" (1:2:23), warned the Soothsayer. "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar", the 400 year old drama written by William Shakespeare. This story is based on events which took place in Rome in 44 BC. The overall theme of the play is betrayal disguised as patriotism. Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, Brutus, Cassius and Cascus are the characters who bring the story to life. There are several important events in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar that lead up to the ultimate betrayal of a friend.

The first important event in this play is the Soothsayer's warning. He warns Caesar, "Beware the Ides of March!" (1:2:23). This fortune teller is trying to convey an important message to Caesar that could save his life. The next important even was when Casca got the first stab at Caesar, "Speak hands for me!" (3:1:76) implying that with using the dagger in his hands to help murder...