Julius Caesar – Victim of Tragic Flaw Tragic flaw can best be defined as “ the unrealized flaw of a character, which leads to the downfall of that character.” In Julius Caesar, Caesar is basically the ruler of Rome. He’s very compassionate, and most of all, very trusting of others. It is this, his undying trust and compassion for others that leads to his tragic downfall and death. The best example of the phrase “tragic flaw” in the play Julius Caesar is the character Julius Caesar himself. Almost all the citizens of Rome adore Caesar. There are only a select few who do not trust him and truly feel that his death is the only way to preserve the greatness and freedom of Ro