Question

The might and grandeur of the dictator, Caesar (in both his public and private life).

Answer 1

In public life, Caesar appears powerful, commanding and highly respected. People obey him immediately, and his growing popularity makes others fear that he may become a dictator.

In private life, however, he is shown as physically weak, superstitious and influenced by flattery. He suffers from illness, listens to omens and is persuaded by Decius to go to the Capitol.

Thus, Shakespeare presents Caesar as a great public figure whose grandeur is balanced by human weaknesses in his private life.