2. Both plays are set in ancient Rome.
3. Both plays are about power and ambition.
4. Both plays feature tragic heroes who are ultimately destroyed by their own flaws.
5. Both plays contain famous soliloquies in which the protagonist reflects on his or her situation.
6. Both plays are filled with violence and bloodshed.
7. Both plays include strong female characters who play important roles in the story.
8. Both plays are about the consequences of betrayal.
9. Both plays end in tragedy.
10. Both plays are considered to be among Shakespeare's greatest works.