Can a person redeem a major mistake? This is the question that William Shakespeare raises in his text Julius Caesar as the story is a tragedy about the conspiracy to assassinate the Roman leader Julius Caesar. Noble named Brutus joins the plot, constantly being torn between loyalty and duty. After Caesar's death, chaos ensues, driven by Mark Antony's manipulation, leading to civil war and the tragic downfall of Brutus. Through this, we can see Brutus embodies a person's realization of a sin that he has committed, through a blend of noble intentions, Influence of Other Characters on him, him seeing the Consequences of his Actions, inner conflict, and him sharing fatal flaws with Buckingham from Richard III. One of the ways that led Brutus to commit this mistake was his noble intentions, the belief that it was for the betterment of Rome. Brutus is driven by his genuine concern for the republic and the fear that Caesar's rise to power would lead to tyranny. He …show more content…
In Shakespeare's, this peak turmoil is best demonstrated by this quote from Mark Sacharoff. He exclaims "Brutus rejects this fate, saying that "He bears too great a mind" and suggests that Cassius and he may never see each other again (11.108-14). Moreover, as we all know, Brutus later on actually does take his own life” (1). Brutus, while initially motivated by a desire to preserve the Roman republic and prevent tyranny, is manipulated by Cassius into joining the conspiracy against Caesar. His fatal flaw lies in his naivety and idealism, as he underestimates the consequences of his actions and becomes blind to the manipulations of others. Despite his attempts to justify his actions, Brutus cannot escape the guilt and remorse that plague him. Moreover, the tragic irony of his fate becomes apparent as he ultimately takes his own life, serving as an example culmination of his inner