Marcus Brutus as The Tragic Hero of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Aristotle is a Greek philosopher who made significant contributions to many different aspects of literature. In Aristotle’s philosophical treatise‚ Poetics‚ a tragedy is depicted as the downfall of a tragic hero‚ which is conveyed through the unification of hubris‚ free choice‚ and an error of judgement. Aristotle defines a tragic hero as a person of noble prestige and greatness. Although the tragic hero is notably great
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it is also safe to say Brutus is not a villain. The best category for Brutus falls under the personnel of a tragic hero. Throughout the play it is obvious to the reader that Brutus is loved by most‚ including Caesar. Secondly‚ Brutus revolves his actions around the people of Rome and less his own wants/needs. Lastly‚ he can not be classified a true hero because of the violence that leads him to “victory”. In the play the characteristic of tragic hero easily connect to Brutus making it very easy to
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“Well Brutus you are noble‚ but I can tell that honorable qualities can be given in a new direction.” – Cassius. This quote spoken by Cassius shows his need to get Brutus to be part of the conspirators. This quote also reveals that many people adore Brutus and that he is a honorable man. The play “Julius Caesar” was written by William Shakespeare and takes place during the time of Caesar’s reign in Rome. Various characters‚ like the conspirators‚ loath how ambitious Caesar was so they decided to
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Is Brutus Noble? In Shakespeare’s play‚ “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”‚ there is a struggle of power between two very different mindsets. One is Mark Antony and the other is Octavius Caesar‚ who want revenge for the killing of Julius Caesar. The other is Marcus Brutus‚ who is trying to keep Rome a republic rather than a monarchy. Marcus Brutus is a very noble Roman in Shakespeare’s play. He is a highly respected man in the upper class of Roman society. At the end of the play‚ Mark Antony looks at
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JULIUS CAESAR Introduction:- William Shakespeare an English dramatist and playwright was born in 1562. One of the master pieces of Shakespeare why all this 57 plays are masterpieces. The assassination of the Roman Emperor Caesar by conspirators. The funeral oration of Antony is a classical one. It is often compared to the speech made by Portia in the play‚ “The Merchant
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to Brutus‚ “This was the noblest Roman of all. / All the conspirators save only he / did that they did in envy of great Caesar. / He only in a general honest thought / And common good to all‚ made one of them. / His life was gentle‚ and the elements / So mixed in him that Nature might stand up / And say to all the world‚ ‘This was a man’” (V.v.68-75). He put his country before his friends and family‚ and he joined the conspirators to assassinate Caesar for the good of Rome. Even though Caesar was
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Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus has a few tragic flaws. Although Brutus is an honorable and true man‚ these flaws inhibit his actions and lead to his eventual ruin. One fatal flaw of Brutus is that he is very naïve. Brutus’ naïveté leads to a string of bad decision making. A big mistake that Brutus makes due to his naïveté is making the decision not to allow the conspiracy to kill Antony along with Caesar. When Cassius brings up killing Antony‚ Brutus tells him‚ “good Cassius‚ do not
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Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Marcus Brutus and Julius Caesar are different characters‚ but somehow similar. Marcus Brutus is a Roman political leader‚ son-in-law of the Roman philosopher Marcus Porcius Cato the Younger‚ born in Rome‚ and educated in law. Julius Caesar is a Roman general and statesman‚ who laid the foundations of the Roman imperial system. Brutus’s honorable ideals leave him open for manipulation by Cassius‚ a man opposed to Caesar. He believes so thoroughly in the purpose
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Toga day speech Intro I‚ the honorable Caesar‚ wish to become the emperor of Rome‚ for who else could become the next emperor. Not the honorable Brutus for he stabbed me in the back for what he believed best for Rome so why would he not stab Rome in the back for his own selfish gain? I may have a sickness within me but that shall not stop me from leading Rome into greatness. I have given everything to Rome and in return you have given me your love. The beloved Antony is not fit to lead Rome.
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end of Julius Caesar‚ Antony says that Brutus was the "noblest Roman of them all." In my opinion‚ I agree that Brutus was the noblest character in the play. He always kept everyone’s best interest in mind. However‚ gathering people to have Caesar killed‚ was not the right thing to do‚ even if it was better for Rome‚ Caesar still lost his life at the hands of Brutus. That being said‚ this act of overthrowing Caesar‚ still shows his willingness to help others at any cost. Brutus is the noblest
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