Examples Of Integrity In Julius Caesar
What truly shows an individual’s integrity? For some, the answer can be their actions, mindset, or passion. This answer can be the subject of multitudes of discussions, but to learn exactly what integrity is, the best method is to observe people who are distinguished for having integrity. For example, look at the character Marcus Brutus in William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” Throughout the play, Shakespeare depicts Brutus as a loyal and noble Roman senator who has the best intentions of Rome at heart. For example, Brutus constantly showed his integrity through his actions and motivations. In Act 1 of “Julius Caesar”, Brutus has a discussion with a fellow senator named Caius Cassius concerning the possibility of Julius Caesar becoming king of Rome. During the conversation, Cassius repeatedly uses flattery to persuade Brutus into joining a conspiracy to assassinate Caesar but he refuses. Brutus replies to Cassius’
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In the act, Cassius succeeds in manipulating Brutus by creating fabricated letters by Roman citizens calling for Brutus to save them from Caesar. Once he is convinced that Caesar is a plight to the Roman people, Brutus only then decides to aid Caius Cassius in assassinating Caesar. Through these events, Brutus displays remarkable selflessness and dedication to the well-being of Rome. Once the conspiracy against Caesar succeeds, Brutus again exhibits honor by allowing a close friend of Caesar, Mark Antony, to speak at Caesar’s funeral. Even after killing the most powerful man in Rome, Brutus still demonstrates a trusting nature by allowing Antony to speak to the Roman people.
Moreover, in Act IV of the play, Brutus maintains his integrity by criticizing Cassius’s corruption as the general of a Roman legion:
Brutus: Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself
Are much condemn'd to have an itching palm;
To sell and mart your offices for
In the act, Cassius succeeds in manipulating Brutus by creating fabricated letters by Roman citizens calling for Brutus to save them from Caesar. Once he is convinced that Caesar is a plight to the Roman people, Brutus only then decides to aid Caius Cassius in assassinating Caesar. Through these events, Brutus displays remarkable selflessness and dedication to the well-being of Rome. Once the conspiracy against Caesar succeeds, Brutus again exhibits honor by allowing a close friend of Caesar, Mark Antony, to speak at Caesar’s funeral. Even after killing the most powerful man in Rome, Brutus still demonstrates a trusting nature by allowing Antony to speak to the Roman people.
Moreover, in Act IV of the play, Brutus maintains his integrity by criticizing Cassius’s corruption as the general of a Roman legion:
Brutus: Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself
Are much condemn'd to have an itching palm;
To sell and mart your offices for