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Brutus's Journey Julius Caesar
Mia Tobar
I-19-17
English II
Period 8
Brutus’ Journey

The play Julius Caesar should have been named “Brutus” because I think the title of the story usually captures the major topic throughout the tale. In the beginning, Brutus planned to kill Caesar because he thought Caesar would turn the people into slaves. He believes Caesar is a tyrant and is destroying Rome. Brutus put Rome on a pedestal and the people of Rome have high courtesy towards him. He demonstrates his love for his country by risking his life to destroy the power of his friend, Caesar. (Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had you rather Caesar living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead and live all free men Shakespeare 3.2.19-21). Brutus is a kind of person, who can go against his friend, not because he hates you, but loves his country more.
Brutus is a man of high power, good position, and is well respected by his people. He is one to be admired, but in the future his idealism leads
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(I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king 1.2.78) Brutus liked Caesar, but didn't want him to be king. Caesar’s irrelevant actions are cruel because he commands his people to do his dirty work instead of doing it himself. He was an extremely successful military leader and politician defeating Roman enemies and gaining territory. Caesar was unable to foresee the political and historical result of his tyranny and the demanding manner that represents himself. (It must be by his death: and for my part I know no personal cause to spurn at him. But for the general. He would be crown’d: how he might change his nature, there's the question 2.1.12-15) Brutus had no personal reason to strike at him, but it just needed to be done. Caesar died very early in the story and was brought up throughout the book because of his death. Brutus took control and kept the story going from his actions. The conspirators including Brutus stabbed

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