Who Is Brutus In Julius Caesar
Coralyn Jackson
Demmer-free
Hon. English 2
19 February 2016
Brutus analysis
Brutus is of great significance in the play Julius Caesar whom exhibits tragic flaws that will eventually lead to his descent. Brutus’s love and loyalty drives him to do what he believes is the best interest for Rome and soon comes to find that his intentions were not so good. Brutus has several honorable distinct traits such as, loyalty, love, and good intentions. Brutus's love for Rome makes him easy to manipulate, which is why Cassius writes forged letters from the people of Rome influencing him to Kill Caesar. From the beginning Brutus is unsure if the killing of Caesar is a favorable decision. For instance in the beginning when the conspirators come over late in the night, It is implied that Brutus had been awake all night fretting over what to do with Caesar. Although Brutus doesn't have a personal reason to murder Caesar, his loyalty to Rome is much stronger than his desire for friendship. Brutus is ultimately guided by Cassius that …show more content…
Prior to killing Caesar Brutus proclaims that they must smear Caesar's blood on them and walk among the citizens of the town. This emphasizes Brutus's trait of honor by owning up to his act and by having faith in his decision to kill Ceasar. Announcing to the crowd of aghast citizens, Brutus clarifies why he killed Caesar, which was because he believed Caesar would corrupt the republic of Rome with his ambition. Brutus trying to justify his deed, explains that they may seem bloody now, but in their hearts they were righteous. Brutus believing he did something Righteous and pure stands up for his word with his honor. One distinct quote that defines Brutus's character was "It's not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more"(Act 3 Scene 1) this accentuated Brutus's love and loyalty for Rome and the things he would do for the people of his beloved
Demmer-free
Hon. English 2
19 February 2016
Brutus analysis
Brutus is of great significance in the play Julius Caesar whom exhibits tragic flaws that will eventually lead to his descent. Brutus’s love and loyalty drives him to do what he believes is the best interest for Rome and soon comes to find that his intentions were not so good. Brutus has several honorable distinct traits such as, loyalty, love, and good intentions. Brutus's love for Rome makes him easy to manipulate, which is why Cassius writes forged letters from the people of Rome influencing him to Kill Caesar. From the beginning Brutus is unsure if the killing of Caesar is a favorable decision. For instance in the beginning when the conspirators come over late in the night, It is implied that Brutus had been awake all night fretting over what to do with Caesar. Although Brutus doesn't have a personal reason to murder Caesar, his loyalty to Rome is much stronger than his desire for friendship. Brutus is ultimately guided by Cassius that …show more content…
Prior to killing Caesar Brutus proclaims that they must smear Caesar's blood on them and walk among the citizens of the town. This emphasizes Brutus's trait of honor by owning up to his act and by having faith in his decision to kill Ceasar. Announcing to the crowd of aghast citizens, Brutus clarifies why he killed Caesar, which was because he believed Caesar would corrupt the republic of Rome with his ambition. Brutus trying to justify his deed, explains that they may seem bloody now, but in their hearts they were righteous. Brutus believing he did something Righteous and pure stands up for his word with his honor. One distinct quote that defines Brutus's character was "It's not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more"(Act 3 Scene 1) this accentuated Brutus's love and loyalty for Rome and the things he would do for the people of his beloved