Brutus Caesar Research Paper
Is it possible for two people to have similarities, but also be almost completely opposite in personality and motives? In Julius Caesar those two people are Brutus and Cassius. Even though Brutus and Cassius share the fact that they were both conspirators who killed caesar, there are many more differences in their personalities and motives. To begin with, Brutus and Cassius both helped kill Caesar, but their motives for doing so were different. The motive that drove Brutus to killing Caesar was his love of Rome. Even though Brutus loved Caesar, he was convinced that Caesar would ruin Rome, which he loved even more than Caesar. This was proven when Brutus stated “Not that I loved Caesar less but that I loved Rome more."In comparison, The motivation
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Brutus is very trusting, almost to the point of gullibility. An example of this is seen when Antony says “That’s all I seek: and am moreover suitor that I may produce his body to the marketplace and in the pulpit, as becomes a friend, speak in the order of his funeral.” Brutus responds with “You shall, Mark Antony.” This backfires on Brutus when Antony uses the opportunity to start a civil war between him and the conspirators. On the other hand, Cassius was a little more sceptical of Antony’s sudden shift in loyalty, even saying “(I) do not consent that Antony speak in his funeral.” This shows what seems to be Cassius’ undeniable ability to seemingly read other people, which directly contrasts with Brutus’ gullibility. Another example that proves this about Cassius is when Caesar says “He reads much / he is a great observer and he looks quite through the deeds of men.” Next, and above all else, is the difference between their view on honor. Brutus is one of, if not the most, honorable characters in Julius Caesar. He states that “I love the name of honor more than I fear death.” In comparison to Brutus’ honorable ways, Cassius is somewhat devious and deceitful. This is shown early on in the plot when he orders Cinna to deliver fake letters supposedly written by citizens to Brutus proclaiming their love for him, along with their desire for him to kill Caesar and take his
Brutus is very trusting, almost to the point of gullibility. An example of this is seen when Antony says “That’s all I seek: and am moreover suitor that I may produce his body to the marketplace and in the pulpit, as becomes a friend, speak in the order of his funeral.” Brutus responds with “You shall, Mark Antony.” This backfires on Brutus when Antony uses the opportunity to start a civil war between him and the conspirators. On the other hand, Cassius was a little more sceptical of Antony’s sudden shift in loyalty, even saying “(I) do not consent that Antony speak in his funeral.” This shows what seems to be Cassius’ undeniable ability to seemingly read other people, which directly contrasts with Brutus’ gullibility. Another example that proves this about Cassius is when Caesar says “He reads much / he is a great observer and he looks quite through the deeds of men.” Next, and above all else, is the difference between their view on honor. Brutus is one of, if not the most, honorable characters in Julius Caesar. He states that “I love the name of honor more than I fear death.” In comparison to Brutus’ honorable ways, Cassius is somewhat devious and deceitful. This is shown early on in the plot when he orders Cinna to deliver fake letters supposedly written by citizens to Brutus proclaiming their love for him, along with their desire for him to kill Caesar and take his