Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Walter Lippmann said: “The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to continue. » That's correct. A true leader prepares himself so that when he is no longer in control, he leaves behind people with the strength, will and intelligence to lead, as well as the overall preparation to continue. Leadership was demonstrated in the character of Julius Caesar in William's play Julius Caesar. Shakespeare. Caesar was a strong leader who prepared Rome for a sustainable society and the ability to continue without him. Characterization and irony help demonstrate these qualities and prove that Caesar left Rome ready to move on without his leadership. His strength as a leader allowed him to continue his reign after his death. Julius Caesar was an ambitious leader. He strived to improve himself, to make Rome the best community possible. Before his death, he planned to divide the Senate to give power to the people. Not only was Caesar ambitious, but he was also admired. The people of Rome admired him. Marcus Brutus said: "I honor him" (III, ii, 27-28), which proves that although Brutus was a conspirator against Caesar, he honored him for what he had done and for his ability to direct. Antony was Caesar's right-hand man. . Antony illustrated his admiration and respect for Caesar through his words: “I will remember. When Caesar says, “Do this,” it is done” (I, ii, 12-13). Since Antony thought Caesar was an honorable, ambitious and modest ruler, he did as Caesar asked. Modesty was one of Caesar's many qualities. Casca replayed Caesar's modest actions to Brutus and Cassius: “I saw Mark Antony give him a crown…and, as I told you, he put it on once. But for all that, in my opinion, he would have happily had it. Then he offered it to him again, then he put it aside, but in my opinion he was very reluctant to get rid of it..