Marcus Brutus As A Tragic Hero

Brutus is a complex character and a tragic hero. He is a noble man who was acknowledged by his enemy and by the people of Rome. However, his tragic flaw often lead him to make bad decisions and subsequently lead him to his death. Moreover, his bad decisions lead to the death and suffering of many others. In short, the character of Marcus Brutus from William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” was a good man with a tragic flaw who causes death and suffering to many people, including his own wife. Therefore, he is a tragic hero. Brutus has proved himself to be a good person to many, even his own enemy, Marc Antony. When Brutus commits suicide we see that he has remorse for killing Caesar. (V.v 50-51). This shows his nobility and morals as a good