Reading Brutus: Marcus Brutus is by definition‚ an ‘honourable man’‚ yet the play Julius Caesar poses the question; how can such an honourable man commit such a dishonourable act as murder? This ambiguity is tracked throughout the play as Brutus‚ a man who is constantly ‘with himself at war’ (I‚ ii‚ 51) attempts to convince himself that he acts ‘for the good of Rome’ (3‚ ii‚ 45). But the question is not whether Brutus has managed to convince himself of his nobility‚ but whether he has managed
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it is today‚ but was once viewed as honorable and praiseworthy. The ultimate sacrifice was being able to take one ’s own life. Brutus‚ in William Shakespeare ’s Julius Caesar‚ is a man driven by will‚ virtue‚ and disillusionment all in the name of the Republic. On the eve of his defeat by Antony‚ Brutus runs upon his own sword to preserve his honor as a Roman man. Brutus "embraces a Stoic attitude towards suicide‚ seeing it as the supreme form of self-possession‚ the achievement of worldly glory
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be loved. In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ Brutus‚ is the main and most known conspirator in the murder of Caesar‚ was an honorable man. Brutus had a choice within himself; he could either be loyal to his friend Caesar‚ or to Rome. He was honorable because he killed his friend out of the love for the greater good and the Romans. Brutus is an honorable man because he did what he thought was right for everyone not just himself‚ and because of that Brutus deserved the honor. Throughout Julius Caesar
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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
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Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Marcus Brutus appears to be the most complicated character. Brutus supports the republic and system of government guided by the votes of the Senators. He does not however‚ support a dictatorship [Quote Brutus:” What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king.” Lines 84‚85]. Brutus clearly shows that he is a well-respected public figure‚ a kind master to his servants‚ a genius military leader‚ and a loving friend. Brutus’ gullibility is ironically one
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Shakespeare’s aspiration for Brutus is made evident when presenting Brutus’ motive for joining the conspiracy. In the play‚ Julius Caesar is preconceived as a future tyrant many are fearful having in command which becomes a reason for the conspirators to create the conspiracy. Meanwhile‚ many of the prejudiced
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Antony - devoted follower of Caesar; defeats Brutus Soothsayer - warns Caesar to "Beware the Ides of March" Brutus - joins and then leads the conspiracy to kill Caesar Cassius - organizes the conspiracy and gets Brutus to join Cicero - Roman Senator Casca to whom talks on the eve of the assassination Cinna - plants the forged letter for Cassius‚ also a conspirator Cinna (the poet) - mistaken for Cinna the conspirator Lucius - servant to Brutus Decius - reinterprets Calpurnia ’s dream and
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ability to rule. They gain the membership of Brutus who is Caesar’s close friend and is loved by all. With his direction the conspiracy group causes Caesar’s last words: “Et tu‚ Brute?” (3.1.76) meaning‚ you too‚ Brutus? Caesar has met his defeat as Brutus proceeds with the last fatal stab.
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other characters were prepared to lie‚ cheat and murder their way to the top. However‚ while Brutus was prepared to take control by any means necessary‚ he only had the good of Rome in his heart‚ just as Marc Antony‚ despite the deceitful tactics used to obtain these goals. Indisputably‚ I believe Marcus Brutus is undoubtedly the most complex character in Julius Caesar. As the protagonist of the play‚ Brutus is a very powerful personality and has the aptitude to command the audience’s full attention
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Marcus Brutus and Stoicism Essay In Julius Caesar does Brutus exemplify the stoic life? Stoicism is “the endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint” (google.com). Julius Caesar‚ and The Meditations prove that Brutus is stoic when Portia died‚ when Brutus killed Caesar‚ and when Brutus admits he hates sticking out. Brutus has a stoic philosophy. First off‚ Marcus Brutus has shown stoicism through his emotions when his wife Portia died. When portia died by swallowing
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