When someone increases in power and prestige, that individual evokes envy and contempt from others. In playwright William Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (JC), Julius Caesar's fellow senators conspire to kill Caesar as his deeply growing dominion over Rome becomes apparent. Decades ago, Mahatma Gandhi, a non-violent political and spiritual leader, was detested by many and was eventually assassinated by Nathuram Godse for his reforms and influence. Thus, great political ambition breeds great political enmity: it is a theme seen in the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar as well as historically in the life and assassination of Mohandas Gandhi. Julius Caesar's growing power is perceived as a threat to the Republic of Rome and its people, and his strong desire for success causes government officials to detest Caesar and attempt to limit his control over Rome, demonstrating that the theme of great Political ambition breeds great political enmity. For example, Marullus and Flavius, Pompey's followers, are disgusted by the crowds of commoners who "rejoice[ing] in [Caesar's] triumph" (JC.1.1.32). The wayward crowd goes from being devoted to Pompey, Caesar's rival, to commemorating Caesar's success, causing Marullus and Flavius ​​to become agitated at the crowd and also at Caesar. Marullus and Flavius ​​fear Caesar's growing power, and his ambition, which is perceived as power-hungry, causes the two to become furious with Caesar because they do not want Pompey's opponent to succeed politically. The couple, loyal to Pompey, despises and distrusts Caesar for his ambition and his ability to influence the citizens of Rome to favor him. Therefore, they try to prevent him from being too powerful. The fickle nature of......middle of paper......r, and is killed by greedy conspirators, proving that great political ambition breeds great political enmity. This theme is also evident in Gandhi's life. As Mohandas Gandhi's influence grew, many began to disagree with him and began to deplore his ambitious ways, which led to his assassination. So, how can we change our attitude from disdain to support towards an ambitious individual? Works Cited "Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar". World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 20 April 2014.Hockings, Paolo. “Nathuram Vinayak Godse.” Encyclopedia of Modern Asia. Ed. Karen Christensen and David Levinson. New York: Sons of Charles Scribner, 2003. Biography in context. Network. 12 April 2014Shakespeare, William. The tragedy of Julius Caesar. Elements of Literature Fourth Course. Ed. Robert Giannetto and Richard Kelso. Austin: Holt, 2000. 775-877.