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
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Marcus Brutus is a character in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar which is based on the true story of events in Rome more than 2‚000 years ago. Caesar’s loyal friend‚ Portia’s loving husband‚ and a noble Roman. However‚ he leads other conspirators and murders Caesar. People often question‚ is Brutus a hero or a villain? Brutus is not a hero nor a villain because he is not totally bad or good. Brutus doesn’t kill Caesar for power‚ but the good of Rome. Brutus is not a villain because he trusts
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thrilling story set in ancient Rome. The play focuses on the death of Julius Caesar and his best friend‚ the tragic hero‚ Marcus Brutus‚ who killed him. Brutus is the tragic hero because he was prominent in society and had a fatal flaw. His fatal flaw leading to his downfall also makes him the tragic hero. As the tragic hero‚ he recognizes his mistakes and is redeemed. Marcus Brutus is the tragic hero in the play Julius Caesar since he is prominent in society‚ has a fatal flaw that leads to his shameful
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Marcus Brutus: An Honorable Man? Could a murderer ever be considered “honorable”? Or would their reputation be tarnished forever by that one act? In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ Marcus Brutus is considered one of the most “honorable” men in Rome. When asked by Caius Cassius to join the conspiracy to assassinate the war hero‚ Julius Caesar‚ after some deliberation‚ Brutus agrees. Once they murder Caesar‚ it causes great confusion and sadness amongst the Roman people‚ especially
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Brutus was the noblest roman who wanted what was in the best interest for the roman population. Brutus’s tragic flaw was that he was too trusting. He honestly felt that he had to kill Caesar in order to save Rome from tyranny. He trusted Mark Antony not to blame the conspirators in his speech at Caesar’s funeral. Mark Antony broke his promise and got Brutus and the others into deep trouble. Brutus indeed ended up in a position‚ from his own actions‚ that is tragic to the reader. In the play The
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Marcus Brutus’ plight is ultimately a decision to save a republic that involves sacrificing its soon-to-be dictatorial leader‚ with the conspiracy taking into consideration the pros and the cons of such an act. Often times the better choice is the more difficult one‚ especially when it involves the murder of a man beloved by all. As such‚ Brutus is the tragic hero of the play Julius Caesar. His tragic flaw is his easily trusting nature‚ and his conflicting emotions and nobleness make him one of the
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Marcus Brutus‚ a righteous and noble Roman‚ died an honorable death. On the battlefield‚ in Philippi‚ his army was destroyed by Mark Antony and Octavian so he thought that committing suicide was better than being kept prisoner. He was 43 when he died. Brutus was a man of honor. His nobility shaped every decision he made. Renown for his nobility‚ Antony labeled him as “the noblest Roman of them all.” Out of all the conspirators‚ Brutus was the only Roman conspirator to die in honor for Rome. Meanwhile
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Julius Caesar may have the spotlight in all other forms of literature and media‚ but Marcus Brutus will have his rightful addition among the greats of William Shakespearean history. Thus‚ the title should be changed to The Tragedy of Marcus Brutus. After Cassius’ soliloquy‚ Brutus then discusses how he would rather be a son of Rome rather than a newfound slave under the almighty Caesar’s rule‚ and will take any chance possible to save himself along with his fellow Romans from the tyranny of Rome’s
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think that Julius Caesar is the protagonist and Brutus is the antagonist‚ while others may believe that Brutus is the Protagonist while Julius Caesar is the antagonist. Julius Caesar tragically dies before the play is even halfway over‚ some people would say that a different title would better suite this story. I strongly believe that The Tragedy of Marcus Brutus would a much more suiting title for this play because I strongly believe that Brutus is the protagonist of this play‚ as well as Antony
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2013 Marcus Brutus: A True Hero The definition of a hero is a person‚ typically a man‚ who is admired for courage or noble qualities. Would you call a man who killed his best friend a hero? Most people wouldn’t‚ but in Marcus Brutus’s case‚ he is (in the true definition of the word) a hero. Marcus Brutus killed his best friend‚ and the leader of Rome Julius Caesar‚ and indulged in other dishonorable acts‚ but his reasons behind them make him a hero. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Marcus Brutus
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