Julius Caesar Roman Values Essay

Roman Values “If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against/ Caesar, this is my answer; not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.” (III; ii, 19-22) Romans were considered a proud people with many distinct characteristics. Like Brutus in the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, many Romans valued their independence and freedom and that was often expressed their architecture. Some Roman values that were symbolized in their architecture such as their triumphal arches, temples, and basilicas were their love and respect for military, religion, and government. First of all, just expand on the subject, Romans loved their military and would give any excuse to celebrate their achievements. This made sense because due to their military expertise, Rome was able to conquer much of Europe and Africa. “The Roman genius for order soon led to innovations in military science that made the Roman legions a virtually invincible fighting force for centuries.” (Lessons of Rome) Romans often celebrated their victories by erecting statues and …show more content…
The early Romans believed in many different gods such as Jupiter, Neptune, etc. and valued them over human beings. “Now in the names of all the Gods at once./ Upon what meat doth this our Caesar feed,/ That he is grown so great?” (I; ii, 239-241). This quote explains how the gods were so beloved that even to compare Caesar to them was an insult. This level of respect was presented to the gods in many ways including in temples. Temples were used to honor the gods, and many are still around today. “The most important temples of which exist include...The Pantheon in Rome, first built as a temple to honor the gods.” (Neil) This demonstrates that Romans wanted to build their most structurally secure buildings to recognize their deities. In conclusion, the Romans respect for the gods were showcased in their spectacularly designed