Julius Caesar Good Vs Evil Essay
How do you find Marcus Brutus and Julius Caesar compare as the main characters in Shakespeare’s play? Do you find them to be representative of good vs. evil?
In the historical tragedy of Julius Caesar, there are a number of contrasting themes and characters who develop the theme of good vs. evil and perhaps are constantly changing from the protagonist to the antagonist. It is hard to distinguish who is suppose to be the savior of the Roman people and who is the hypocrite that is misleading both the audience and the other characters.
For this particular question,we are asked to compare the two leading characters that essentially define the themes of the play and enhance them. Despite the constant struggle the audience faces as to whether they should …show more content…
We see that Brutus is well respected and considered honourable amongst his fellow Romans. It is worth noting, that Cassius (despite hating Caesar and being a thinker rather than a soldier) is not afraid to mock and speak ill of Caesar even though he knows full well the punishment for doing so. The senators of Rome clearly held their own personal powers which superseded the people of Rome.
Brutus catches on quite quickly to the fact that Cassius is keeping him there for a purpose, “But wherefore do you hold me here so long? What is it that you would impart to me?” indicating that he is not completely oblivious to Cassius’ intentions. Contrary to our first opinion of him being meek and humble though he goes on to say,
“If it be aught toward the general good, set honour in one eye and death i’the other, And I will look on both indifferently, For let the gods so speed me as I love, the name of honour more than I fear
In the historical tragedy of Julius Caesar, there are a number of contrasting themes and characters who develop the theme of good vs. evil and perhaps are constantly changing from the protagonist to the antagonist. It is hard to distinguish who is suppose to be the savior of the Roman people and who is the hypocrite that is misleading both the audience and the other characters.
For this particular question,we are asked to compare the two leading characters that essentially define the themes of the play and enhance them. Despite the constant struggle the audience faces as to whether they should …show more content…
We see that Brutus is well respected and considered honourable amongst his fellow Romans. It is worth noting, that Cassius (despite hating Caesar and being a thinker rather than a soldier) is not afraid to mock and speak ill of Caesar even though he knows full well the punishment for doing so. The senators of Rome clearly held their own personal powers which superseded the people of Rome.
Brutus catches on quite quickly to the fact that Cassius is keeping him there for a purpose, “But wherefore do you hold me here so long? What is it that you would impart to me?” indicating that he is not completely oblivious to Cassius’ intentions. Contrary to our first opinion of him being meek and humble though he goes on to say,
“If it be aught toward the general good, set honour in one eye and death i’the other, And I will look on both indifferently, For let the gods so speed me as I love, the name of honour more than I fear