The irony which is depicted in the passage strikes a similar note with the fate of the Cassius in the historical masterpiece of Shakespeare in the novel Julius Caesar
Explanation:
Similar to the ironic fate of Franek mentioned in the passage, Cassius (one of the antagonists of Julius Caesar) to encounter it. William Shakespeare in his genius masterpiece Julius Caesar portrays Cassius as jealous of the rising popularity of Julius Caesar.
He invokes the sympathy of the nobleman Brutus to assassinate Caesar in full daylight in the name of protecting democracy from a tyrant. However, as the events unfold, Marcus Antony (adopted son of Caesar and Caliphurnia) avenges for his father’s death and in the ensuing battle, Cassius is killed along with other of his conspirators.
