The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar

Antony and Cassius, unlike Brutus, never separate their private affairs from their public actions while Brutus tries to prove himself by acting only with respect to honor and virtue, completely ignoring his personal concerns. For example, Cassius disliked the fact that Caesar became “godlike” in the eyes of the Romans, so he leads Brutus to believe that Caesar had become too powerful and must die by sending him forged letters claiming that the Roman people support the death of Caesar, ultimately converting Brutus to his cause. At last Brutus ends up murdering his good friend in an act he truly believed was honorable. Marc Antony, who also shares in Cassius’ selfish trait, persuaded the conspirators that he is on their side, therefore gaining their leniency. He proceeds to persuade the plebeians of the conspirators’ injustice and gains support of the masses.

He states that Brutus is just as noble and worthy as Caesar. (Act 1, scene ii). He says that Brutus cannot see what everyone else does and recognize his worthiness. Cassius and the other senators do not want Caesar to be king because they would lose all their power. Cassius is slowly luring Brutus in to do his dirty work. He builds Brutus’s confidence up to make him thing that killing Caesar is the right thing to do. Cassius is basically playing with Brutus’s head because he knows Brutus will listen. So, Brutus joins the conspirators in killing Caesar. Cassius tells Brutus that it is for the good of Rome, and that he is saving them from a dictatorship. Cassius is going for Brutus’s weakest point, his care and concern for Rome. He knows that if Brutus believes the people distrust Caesar, then he will be convinced that Caesar must be thwarted. Brutus knew that if Caesar was crowned, he would never have a chance, and he was power hungry. This is what ultimately leads to the tragedy of Julius Caesar. After Brutus kills Caesar off, he starts to feel guilty for killing his friend, thus creating an internal conflict. Brutus was so confident that the plan would go exactly as planned that he fell apart when they encountered problems. If Brutus and the other conspirators had taken more time to think things through, they probably would have been more prepared for the situation that was handed to them.

In the play of Julius Caesar Brutus is the most sympathetic character because he murders Caesar for the good of Rome. Brutus is persuaded by Cassius to kill Caesar and Brutus was a noble Roman. In the final scene Mark antony describes Brutus as the noblest Roman of them all, for this he is the only conspirator who acted for the good of Rome. Brutus think if he kill Caesar Rome will be safe, he did not kill caesar because of ambition he murder Caesar of loyalty to Rome.

Brutus was at war with himself and did not know what to do. He was very close to Caesar. “I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well” (I.ii.83). Brutus loves Caesar very much but fears Caesar will gain

Cassius made careful attempts at convincing Brutus in order to betray Caesar. Ultimately, it was Brutus’ own choice to follow after Cassius and

He states that Caesar also gets sick, and is no god. That he alone can’t conquer the rest of the world , he isn’t capable of it. Cassius’s jealousy and selfish reasons fueled him to create a group of conspirators, He uses his friendship to manipulate Brutus and other senators to join him in seeing the end of Caesar. To get Brutus by his side he tells Brutus about his love for him. Nobility and honor were characteristics of Brutus, Badian E. writes that

Cassius thinks Caesar is incompetent and weak, he wants Caesar removed. Cassius is a partisan, a strong supporter of the Roman party. Cassius flatters Brutus to try to win him over to believe in his plan. Cassius is a Politian, and convinces Brutus that Caesar wants to be the “monarch” of Rome. Cassius wants to prevent Caesar from taking the Roman Republic away which also takes away the Roman “liberties”.

Brutus made the best of himself and the best of Rome, and he did it all for the people and he still made all the wrong decisions in killing Caesar, telling Antony he can speak at his funeral, and how Antony is not harmful. But he did all these things that he thought could help their country, and help the people around him be successful. He is a very risky man, and is not afraid to take risks, even if he is wrong like he was throughout the play. His confidence helped him become who he was, he did make a lot of bad decisions, but did it for the people around him. But Cassius was on a different side of things he thought the killing of Caesar was to just to get him out of power so they can be brought to power. But Brutus was not like that, he had some times that he was selfish, but did everything for the good of Rome. He made all of his choices because he thought that it was best and could be good for everyone. Brutus’s confidence in William Shakespeare's play The tragedy of Julius Caesar was very much one of the most tragic characters because his arrogance and selfish decisions led him and his army to lose the war and to his own death.

Lines such as “Brutus and Caesar—what should be in that “Caesar”? Why should that name be sounded more than yours?” (Act 1, Scene 2), show how Cassius was originally just using Brutus to further his cause. His power is only an illusion, however, and soon Brutus takes control of himself, Cassius, and the assassination plan. Cassius needs Brutus on his side, so that the Romans will not seek revenge for Caesar’s death.

By possessing idealistic beliefs, Brutus’ behavior and actions appeared to have been controlled by others throughout the tale of Julius Caesar all while being unbeknownst to him. After being noted as a possible target of important acquisition, Brutus happened upon a conversation with Cassius and Casca during the Feast of Lupercal. Of the many words tossed back and forth between the group, Cassius, in order to sway Brutus, said, “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars / But in ourselves, that we are underlings” (1.2.140-141). Such words from Cassius fit Brutus’ thought process, which in a separate side of things desperately sought to find peace and comfort from knowing his own choices did prove to be for the betterment of the civilians

Brutus says “I have not known when his affections swayed more than his reason" to mean that he knows Caesar will think things through before making an irrational decision. He may be an ambitious military leader, but he was humble. The people of Rome worshiped him makings that he has already done great things for the republic. Caesar is a compassionate person, he will care about the citizens within

In Cassius’ speech to Brutus, he explains that Caesar, the man he despises greatly, is weak, mortal, arrogant, and is not fit to be king. Caesar has been known to push passed the ones who have tried to help him in his life and be selfish. Not only is Cassius trying to get his opinion out in his speech, but he also trying to persuade Brutus that Caesar is not fit for the job. Although Brutus and Caesar are great acquaintance's, Brutus may not believe he may be the best man either to rule Rome.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a play by the popular sixteenth century author and playwright, William Shakespeare, which describes the assassination of the Roman leader, Julius Caesar. Although the title of the play suggests the main character is Julius Caesar, the play actually revolves around the nobleman, Marcus Brutus. Brutus is considered by many to be a tragic hero, because of his noble ancestry and the catastrophic choices he makes.

Although William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar provides a largely accurate and incredibly detailed record of the assassination of its namesake, the play is regarded not as one of the Bard’s histories, but as one of his greatest tragedies. Shakespeare’s poignant lyrical interpretation of the fall of Julius Caesar is defined without a doubt as a tragedy by the sorrowful nature of the development, execution, and aftermath of Marcus Brutus’ betrayal of Julius Caesar.

“And Brutus is an honorable man” (3.2.95). Brutus was loyal and kind to his dear friend, Caesar. However once the conspiracy arose, situations began to change for dear Brutus. His love for his country simply outgrew the love he felt for Caesar. Brutus decided to join the conspiracy and their quest to take Caesar’s life. After they completed this bloodthirsty quest, tension rose in Rome. Mark Antony wanted revenge on the conspirators for killing his dearest friend and so he set out to do just that. Brutus and Cassius fled Rome to eventually return to Philippi where a battle between armies would take place. At the town of Philippi, lives were lost and tragic flaws took place. Brutus’ desire for dignity led to his poor decision making and his tragic death within William Shakespeare’s art The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, which makes Brutus the character who suffered from a tragic flaw.