Julius Caesar: The Corruption of Power One of the themes of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar can be said to be “Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Indeed, instances of corruption can be seen in the actions of Caesar, of Mark Antony, and of Caius Cassius. The way they abused their power either led to an assassination, a self-destruction, or a tyranny rule. Caesar had seized power from Pompey and Pompey’s sons, in order to take control of Rome. He killed them in a battle and returned back home during the Feast of Lupercal. This was the day he gained authority of Rome and then his