Brutus: A Hero In The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar

What type of person does it take to be considered a hero? According to Merriam - Webster's online dictionary, a hero is a person “of extreme admiration and devotion." As a hero they have many admirable traits. Most of the traits you see in Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, in the character Brutus through his work in the Conspiracy; where he wisely made tough decisions that would affect all of Rome. You see the traits of kindness, leverage, and determination through his actions. These actions are what makes him a hero. Most people challenge against Brutus being a Hero. They think he shouldn't qualify as one because he didn't save anyone. Americans today tend to think that heros just save people, but heroes don't have to save someone. Their choices towards other people is what makes them a hero. An example is when Alessia Cara made a song that helps others to believe in themselves, to believe that they are beautiful no matter what scars or imperfection they have (ABC News). She didn't save anyone, but she is a hero who helped people not to doubt themselves, and she helped me with the same thing. Heros also have kindness towards others, not just those close to them, but those who even are strangers. An example is when Brutus let the soldiers “lie
In Act 1, Cassius and Cinna talk about adding “Brutus to [their] party” (I.iii.141). They do this because Brutus has a high status; therefore, he will have more leverage over the people. The people will agree with Brutus because of his past actions and status in Rome. An example of this is after Brutus’s speech when he asks the plebeians to “speak [for those he] offended” by killing Caesar (III.ii.31). This shows that he’s open to hear what others have to say, which shows manners towards the people, rich or poor. Having manners is a good way to look professional, and it helps to make it look like what you say is