Analyzing The Character Of Brutus In 'Julius Caesar'

Brutus was in fact a betrayer, and while he did feel sympathy for Caesar after he died, he killed him along with the other conspirators and even started a war of sorts in Rome, causing many to fall in battle- himself included. While Brutus was persuaded by fake letters, no man should be as gullible as him to completely switch sides on only the basis of three anonymous letters that were stuck to his window. Brutus was a villain who felt that he was the hero, more concerned about the safety of the government he loved rather than the friend that he loved.

In the play Julius Caesar written by the whimsical, sophisticated William Shakespeare both beloved Brutus and noble Antony deliver their most thorough attempts to win over the delicate citizens of Rome into what they believed was correct. Brutus gave it a valiant effort in trying to convince the citizens that murdering the noble Caesar was the best thing to do for the people. In the end Brutus’ effort was not enough because Antony was able to turn every Roman against Brutus and the other deceitful conspirators during his speech with his extraordinary use of logos, pathos, and ethos.

“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight. This quote can be assimilates to Brutus in Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. In a way he died as a hero but he did live long enough and saw himself becoming the villain. Throughout the play, Brutus had been consumed in a lot of drama and deaths. The readers can tell the internal arguments he has with himself about it too. In William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar, there are many tragic deaths, drama, and heroes and villains. The question is, who is the hero and who is the villain.

In William Shakespeare’s tragic play Julius Caesar, the protagonist, Brutus, conspires against and successfully kills Caesar; to only find the city he loves in chaos and mutiny from his actions. Brutus in the eyes of many people was a noble and honorable man who loved and adored the city of Rome, and no person thought more of this than Caesar. To Caesar, Brutus was the son he never had, and his love of Brutus was known, therefore the thought of Brutus betraying him was absurd. However, imagine if not only Brutus did not love Caesar, but he hated him. If that was the situation in the Julius Caesar, the play would then change drastically, with almost every quote from Brutus changing. If this is the case, Brutus’ hatred of Caesar and love of

So call tThe virtue of Brutus was that he cared about the public way more than his own private life. If he was convinced that someone was trying to disrupt the government in a way, he would much prefer them to vanish. Once he heard about Caesar trying to be dictator of Rome, he immediately sprung into action just for the better of Rome. As seen by the traits of Brutus, he didn’t have the intention of wanting more power but instead to protect Rome.he field to rest, and let’s away To part the glories of this happy day.”Shakespeare has included this moment to depict that even though Brutus was one of the murderers of Caesar, he was truly an innocent conspirator. He killed Caesar thinking that it was better of Rome, not the intention of gaining

In society today, world leaders use appeals in their speeches such as emotional, logical, and ethical to gain the trust of those they are targeting. Martin Luther King Jr used an ethical appeal in his “I Have a Dream Speech.” He believed that one day that white and blacks will be treated the same, and he attempted to make everyone else's ideals similar to his. He said “I have a dream that one day right there in Alabama little black boys and little black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.” Similar to Brutus in Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.

In the play “Julius Caesar” written by Shakespeare, There were many conspiracies meant to be kept on the down-low for many significant reasons regarding the Caesar’s murder and more. Casca and other conspirators had planned this premeditated killing, and knew what needed to get done for the main plan to be in action and running smoothly. This is one of the reasons they stated the fact that they needed Brutus in the plot. Brutus was not only loved and enjoyed by the Caesar, who tended to be very close to him, but he was unbelievably popular with the public citizens. With him, they could do everything as needed and planned, without him knowing.

In the book Julius Caesar written by William Shakespeare, Brutus exhibits that he has the best interest of Rome at heart during the course of the play. Brutus has the best interest in Rome in many ways, one way Brutus demonstrates he has the best interest in Rome is when he joins the conspiracy because he thought it would help Rome, another way Brutus displays he has the best interest in Rome is when Brutus puts the good of Rome in front of his personal beliefs. Brutus has the best interest in Rome. First off, Brutus has the best interest in Rome because he joins the conspiracy solely thinking that it would help Rome’s future. When Brutus was deciding whether or not to join the conspiracy he was talking to Cassius when he said, “ “Good gentlemen, look fresh and merrily.

Brutus [is] idealistic because he [is] easily manipulated. Brutus allows himself to be brought into the conspiracy. Cassius, who dislikes Caesar, makes a plan to kill Caesar. Cassius persuades ambitious senators to join in the conspiracy to get rid of the dictator of Rome. Cassius thinks he needs Brutus, the best friend of Caesar, in order to make the plan to flow well because "he sits high in all the people's hearts, and that which would appear offense in us his countenance, like richest alchemy, will change to virtue and to worthiness...him and his worth and our great need of him" (1.3.157-161). Brutus, however, could not decide. He wrestles with his own thoughts like a serpent in shell. Noticing this, Cassius sends Brutus the

Many people wonder whether Brutus should or should not join the conspiracy. In William Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar” play, Brutus is conflicted by joining the conspiracy, which helps Rome, but hurts his best friend Caesar in the process. Brutus did the right thing by joining the conspiracy for the better of Rome. He is able to use Logos, Ethos, and Pathos to justify the reasons for his actions against Caesar. Brutus’s main reason for killing Caesar is to stop him before he gets too powerful. As Brutus says in the story, “And therefore we think of him as a serpent’s egg which hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous, and kill him in the shell.” (II, i, 32-34). Not only does Brutus want to stop him before he gets to powerful, but he also

In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare creates the character of Marcus Brutus in order to create a Connection. This connection was written on purpose to supply the reader with a feeling of pity for Brutus. An analysis of Marcus Brutus starts with his first appearance in the play Julius Caesar. In the play Brutus is written as a character who is well liked but with conflicting emotions and thoughts. William Shakespeare creates dialogue for Brutus to allow the reader to interpret his mindset throughout the play. This interpretation is applied in many different parts of the play.

In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, two potential protagonists are presented to the audience. Both Brutus and Caesar have been mentioned as possible protagonists, but there can only be one protagonist. But who is the real protagonist? Although there is proof to back up Caesar, Brutus has more proof and solid proof. Therefore, Brutus should be named protagonist of the story.

The Portrayal of Brutus as a Tragic Hero in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Throughout the works of Shakespeare, tragedy has always been a vital foundation and a key to his immense successes. His fine mastery of the art became legendary amongst the audiences that watched his various plays. Romeo and Juliet is a prime example of the tragedy he could combine into a stage performance. An Irish poet named Oscar Wilde who was a novelist, dramatist and critic in the late eighteen hundreds once wrote, "There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it."

Once again, Brutus’s character growth is being shown in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. At this point, it is before he had killed Caesar and when he just expressed his idea of it. This was a critical period of growth for Brutus. He was left wondering all the possibilities as to what would happen if Caesar’s power got the best of him. He respects Caesar, but he believes that with all the power he will get, he will turn corruptive. He thinks power changes people and that once given, he will take advantage of his power prillevges. Brutus believes the only way to ensure that Rome will continue to prosper is to kill Caesar and that it needs to occur soon while Caesar in still in his “shell” and hasn’t met his full potential of power yet.

A highly respected man, and admired by others that may of disliked him before it was Brutus’ end. “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!’” (5.5.73-75). Brutus is one with great leadership, and a loyal friend of Julius Caesar. He was easily convinced by Cassius and the conspirators that Julius Caesar was not fit for king of Rome. Before, Brutus was there and supported Caesar. Now, Cassius had talked to Brutus, and he changed his mind and thought it was best for Rome that Caesar was killed before he was crowned. Brutus then took control of the conspirators and became leader. Brutus made all the decisions with Cassius, then turned into Brutus making all the decisions by himself, regarding Cassius. Brutus’ decisions were not the best and that led him into his own death, when he ran himself into a sword. In the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, written by, William Shakespeare, Brutus is a man that contains great leadership skills, and does what is right; but farther in, his decisions lead to a downfall of taking Cassius out of his place when he was a good leader already, and as well as killing himself.