Guest Talk on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar: Politics, Persuasion, and Power

31 October 2026

The Toastmasters Club of St Joseph’s College, Hassan, organised a guest talk titled “Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar: Politics, Persuasion, and Power.” The session was delivered by Ms. Chethana R, Assistant Professor, Department of English, AVK College for Women, Hassan.

The talk explored the themes of leadership, ambition, loyalty, public opinion and political power in Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy. Through an engaging discussion of the play’s characters and memorable speeches, the speaker highlighted how language and persuasion influence public opinion and shape political decisions. The session also encouraged students to reflect on ethical leadership, critical thinking and responsible decision-making.

Presided over by Programme President Fr. Arvind Royce, the session provided an enriching literary experience, connecting classical literature with contemporary questions of politics, leadership and society.

The event took place on 30 October 2026 at the Loyola Auditorium, coordinated by Mr Anil MS, Faculty of English.