The Importance Of Brutus

It is very early in the morning, Brutus is distraught. He wakes Lucius from his slumber. Lucius hands Brutus an anonymous letter, “I found this paper, thus sealed up” (50). The letter urged Brutus to act on Rome's behalf. “Speak, strike, redress!” (52). Cassius and the other conspirators visit Brutus and finalize their dangerous mission. Brutus asks for all of the conspirators hands, Cassius suggests an oath. Brutus scoffs at the idea of an oath. Brutus thinks oaths are for people who need trusting. “Unto bad causes swear such creatures as men doubt” (60). He believes all the conspirators are gathered for the same reason, the benefit of Rome, therefore they do not need an oath of trust. Before long, Portia, Brutus’ wife, realizes Brutus