2Annotated BibliographyBadian, E. (2011). Stearns, Junius Brutus. Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved May 27, 2018,from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcus-Junius-Brutus.Marcus Junius Brutus was faced with a very serious decision to make because he was saved by Caesar after Pompey’s defeat, but even though Caesar saved him Brutus turned his back on him. This source validates the fact that Brutus as a tragic hero was faced with a severe decision.
Brutus, a nobleman, tries to make the republic better by killing his best friend, who could potentially end up a tyrant. Throughout their
In this scene Caesar has been murdered by the conspirators including Brutus. Brutus is one of Caesar's good friends who is driven by honor; who thought Caesar’s ambition was going to be the end of Rome. Antony is a very loyal friend of Caesar’s who does not agree with the conspirators. Brutus and Antony are both smart well thought out characters. They desire to persuade the commoners to their side of the situation.
After a brief moment of reviewing this prolonged case, the members of the court hereby declare that Marcus Brutus, who was suspected and charged 1st degree murder for the assassination of Julius Caesar, is NOT guilty! It has been notable that Brutus is still noble to the people of Rome and still has their respect. He had the intention of questioning his motives when other members of the conspirators didn’t because he was smarter and more intelligent. Here was evidence of manipulation by Cassius, he created a false letter by the people of Rome to persuade Brutus to do something. Cassius talked poorly about Caesar’s health and physical condition and was the first to come with the plan.
Brutus’s idealistic nature causes him to be easily manipulated. Disliking Caesar, Cassius makes a plan to kill Caesar. He allows himself to be brought into the conspiracy. On February fifteenth, during the Luperical celebration, Caesar triumphantly comes back from the battle with Pompey. Citizen of Rome congratulate Caesar as he walks down the street.
Cassius asks Brutus if he would want to be captured by the roman army if the loose the battle. “Cas. Then if we lose this battle you are contented to be lead in triumph through the streets of Rome? Bru. No, Cassius, no: think not; thou noble roman, that Brutus will ever go bound to Rome,” (V.iii).
When Brutus was talking to the conspirators Brutus was going back and forth think if he should help the conspirators kill Julius Caesar. He was going back and forth because he was thinking of the power he could have and could rule Rome. The reason behind Brutus killing Caesar was for the better of Rome. If Brutus would not have killed Caesar, Rome would have turned into a dictatorship, and in turn it would have ruined Rome and all of its people. Brutus did not kill Julius just for the power to rule Rome, he killed Julius to save Rome from Caesar’s dictatorship.
After the conspiracy he is considered a murderer and flees his own country, eventually committing suicide. “I would not Cassius, yet I love him well.” (I.II.83), “I killed not thee with half so good a will.” Dies (V.V.51). These two quotes strongly highlight Brutus ' change throughout the play.
Brutus loves Caesar but knows he has to kill him for the good of rome. He says, “I know
Unfortunately, Cassius uses Brutus’ altruistic characteristic and devout loyalty against him by sending fake letters with concerns regarding the crowning of Caesar for Brutus to read and be persuaded to join the conspirators. Cassius’ manipulation of Brutus serves as an example of how Shakespeare
Cassius wants Brutus to believe that their futures need to be changed because Caesar is leading them into tyranny. Cassius then uses flattery to show Brutus that he is equal in power to Caesar. “Brutus and Caesar… Write them together, yours is a fair a name”. Cassius explains this to Brutus that he is just as capable of reaching the height of power Caesar possesses. Following this conversation Cassius develops a plan to further manipulate Brutus.
This once again shows Brutus’ convincing ways. Brutus eventually persuades everyone to go along with his own ideas instead of Cassius’, who was the original planner behind the
In fact, this trait can be seen several times throughout the play, however the most clear one is, again, when he receives the letter left on his window by Lucius which said what follows: “Brutus, you’re sleeping. Wake up and look at yourself. Is Rome going to … etc. Speak, strike, fix the wrongs! Brutus, you’re sleeping.
Near the end of the play, Brutus is conversing with Cassius about their fate in the world. They fear they have nothing left and should just leave now. Brutus says, “But it sufficeth that the day will end, /And then the end is known,” (5.1.135-136). Brutus realizes that the end of the day will come.
Would you trust someone who kills their best friend for the good of their country or some guy who thinks they knew the leader? Exactly, you would want and trust a leader who would do anything for the good of their country. Julius Caesar was murder by Brutus and the other conspirators but they said it was for the good of Rome. Brutus and Antony both gave a speeches over Julius Caesars death to appeal to the plebeians. Brutus funeral speech was a more effective speech than Antony because his use of ethos, pathos, and logos made the plebeians focus on his words more.
