in 1599 and it is based on the events of Rome’s history. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ one of the main characters is Brutus‚ and he is an interesting character to say the least. Brutus is hypocritical‚ gullible and makes bad decisions. Brutus was shown to be hypocritical by stabbing Caesar in the back. He said‚ “I will myself into the pulpit first” (Shakespeare 44). Brutus explained to the Roman people why him and the conspirators killed Caesar. Brutus’s reason to kill Caesar seemed to be because
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Marcus Brutus’ plight is ultimately a decision to save a republic that involves sacrificing its soon-to-be dictatorial leader‚ with the conspiracy taking into consideration the pros and the cons of such an act. Often times the better choice is the more difficult one‚ especially when it involves the murder of a man beloved by all. As such‚ Brutus is the tragic hero of the play Julius Caesar. His tragic flaw is his easily trusting nature‚ and his conflicting emotions and nobleness make him one of the
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between Brutus and Cassius The personalities of Brutus and Cassius differ significantly‚ which causes them to have a corrupt relationship. Brutus is an honest‚ truthful man. He is also shown to be naïve when he allows Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral. He has a passion for the prosperity of Rome‚ and believes that Caesar will not be a fit ruler. He debates joining the conspiracy‚ but doesn’t want to murder Caesar. Cassius is a deceiving‚ selfish man. He knows that the conspirators need Brutus to be
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feelings are mutual‚ the effort will be equal.” (unknown) With Brutus and Portia this quote holds true. During the time period that this play was written women were deeply looked down on‚ this was called the Elizabethan Era. Portia‚ in this play‚ contradicts what is happening to the women during this time period. They did not have any power‚ and did not state their opinion openly for the most part. Portia‚ however; did she talked to Brutus and was not worried about what she said‚ she was open to him
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William Shakespeare’s play‚ “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚” shows the use of a tragic hero by their involvement in the events leading up to the assassination of Roman general‚ Julius Caesar‚ and the incidents that unravel afterwards. Marcus Junius Brutus is a seemingly trustful friend of Caesar‚ referred to as an honorable man because of his position in the late Roman Republic. Shakespeare’s idea of a tragic hero is someone bore of noble birth‚ who suffers a catastrophe. Along with his sophisticated
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After the murder of Caesar both Brutus and Antony gave speeches to the public. These speeches were used to convince the crowd of the justness of Caesar’s murder.The two men both used different methods of persuasion to convince the people what they thought was the truth. Antony had a more effective speech than Brutus did because he had physical evidence‚ stronger emotions‚ and better methods of persuasion which he used to turn the crowd against Brutus. When Brutus got up in front of the people he
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In the play Julius Caesar‚ Brutus is friends with Caesar but is concerned of how power may change him. Caesar was offered the crown three times but refused each time. Brutus is good friends with Caesar. Caesar is going to be crowned at the capitol. Brutus and the others are concerned of how being crowned leader is going to change Caesar. Everyone is afraid that they will be turned into slaves by Caesar. Brutus and other conspirators plan on killing Caesar at the capitol. Caesar’s wife is very
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and Contrast Brutus was able to answer the Plebeians’ taunting and accusatory questions by using a simple concession and refutation technique. By praising Caesar by calling him “fortunate” and “valiant” he was able to demonstrate to the Plebeians that he still loved Caesar and did not kill him out of spite‚ jealousy‚ or any other malevolent reason‚ but because in the end‚ “[Caesar] was ambitious” and therefore Brutus had to kill his “best lover for the good of Rome.” Brutus’ simple yet passionate
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Marcus Brutus is a character in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar which is based on the true story of events in Rome more than 2‚000 years ago. Caesar’s loyal friend‚ Portia’s loving husband‚ and a noble Roman. However‚ he leads other conspirators and murders Caesar. People often question‚ is Brutus a hero or a villain? Brutus is not a hero nor a villain because he is not totally bad or good. Brutus doesn’t kill Caesar for power‚ but the good of Rome. Brutus is not a villain because he trusts
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Brutus only has two choices in act II of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ to kill caesar or to let the roman republic fall under caesar. Brutus decides to kill Caesar under the manipulation of Cassius. But to be able to make that decision he had to be under a certain mindset which involved many different things. In the beginning of act II Brutus decides that he must kill Julius Caesar but‚ with that he must have been under a certain mindset which was contributed to by many things. Brutus was worried
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