Superstition or Truth Superstitions are thought to be irrational, and resulting from either ignorance, or fear of the unknown. Some believe that superstitions can take control of their life, for instance, if a black cat crosses you’re path, you will have bad luck. Most regard this as folklore and witchcraft. In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, superstitions took hold and played an important part of many people’s lives. The characters believed …showed first 75 words of 989 total…

…showed last 75 words of 989 total…left up to interpretation, for example, When Caesar told of Calpurnia’s superstition, about her dream, the other men interpreted in as that, the Romans, were flourishing in Caesar’s blood and prosperity. Caesar found superstitions, ridiculous and mocked them. Its really all in how, the person understands the situation, and how they react to it, this is what determines what a superstition is, and its importance. In this play, the superstitions were very important.