Controversial actions can lead to catastrophic events in a story. Brutus and Cassius show this in many situations and conflicts in the story. Cassius’ main goal is for his own personal gain, which is the complete opposite of Brutus. These events also lead to Brutus becoming a tragic hero, they also help to advance the story, and they help to lead to a theme of the story. Cassius contrasts Brutus in many ways throughout the story. Cassius indirectly states that the reason for him wanting to kill Caesar is so that he can gain power. Brutus on the other hand wants to kill Caesar because he fears that Caesar will be corrupted by the newly founded power and abuse it. Brutus’ goal is to make Rome better for the people. This act by Brutus can be seen throughout the story at several different occasions. Through these interactions between Brutus and Cassius it shows just how noble, respected, kind hearted and unselfish Brutus was. It also shows just how manipulative, sneaky, and selfish Cassius was. …show more content…
At first Brutus did not regret killing Caesar, but later on he starts to. He believed that what he did was for the better of the people. The people who were persuaded by Antony then turned on the conspirators, after they just praised Brutus and wanted to crown him. This act on Caesar would have never happened in the first place if it was not for Cassius convincing Brutus to join them. This then leads to Brutus and Cassius fleeing from Rome, and being hunted down by Antony and the people of Rome. When they get into a fight Brutus starts to see the ghost of Caesar, and starts to regret his actions. This then makes him have a change of heart, and also a little bit regret. Brutus realizes the wrong in his actions. He then takes his own life rather than be taken prisoner from