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Which of these themes are in the play Julius Caesar? Choose five options.

Love conquers all.
Ambition is a driving force.
Coming of age builds character.
Power can corrupt those who possess it.
Citizens are persuaded by charismatic leaders.
Fate is a powerful idea to those who believe in it.
Loyalty to the republic overrides loyalty to friends.

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The five themes are:

- Ambition is a driving force. — Caesar’s rise and the conspirators’ fear of his ambition drive the plot.
- Power can corrupt those who possess it. — The play examines how pursuit and possession of power change behavior and provoke opposition.
- Citizens are persuaded by charismatic leaders. — Antony’s funeral speech and the mob’s shifting loyalties show how rhetoric sways public opinion.
- Fate is a powerful idea to those who believe in it. — Omens, the soothsayer, and debates about destiny vs. free will recur throughout.
- Loyalty to the republic overrides loyalty to friends. — Brutus assassinates Caesar believing duty to Rome must come before personal ties.