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Julius Caesar

Roman general and statesman, cited as an example of ambition and power.

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Also known as Caesar

First appearance: self reliance

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Mentioned as 'Caesar’s hand,' an historical fact owned by the soul; his experiences are an illustration of the mind's powers.
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In History: Mentioned as 'Caesar’s hand,' an historical fact owned by the soul; his experiences are an illustration of the mind's powers. Later, in Love: Referenced hypothetically to illustrate that even a figure of…

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TNThe Narrator (…SPSaint PaulESEmanuel Sweden…NBNapoleon Bonap…PLPlatoJCJulius Caesar

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  • Archetypes of Genius
  • Protagonist
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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