Brutus's Conspiracy In Julius Ceasar

Items we carry with us often reflect upon our character, whether it’s a pencil for good luck

because you’re superstitious or a even bracelet given to you from a loved one. Items that can

appropriately symbolize Brutus include; a (two-sided) coin, a knife, a black hooded cloak, and a

Roman flag. First, a coin to represent Brutus siding both with Caesar as his best friend and with

the Conspiracy behind Caesar’s back. Second, a knife to represent Brutus backstabbing Caesar

both literally and figuratively. Third, a black hooded cloak to represent Brutus’ secret allegiance

with the Conspiracy, plotting to assassinate Caesar at the dismay of others, including Caesar.

Fourth, a Roman flag to represent Brutus’ dying honor and pride

‘’Beware the Ides of March’’ (pg.4) was the soothsayer's advice for Caesar, an omen that foreshadowed Caesar’s death on March
15th at the hands of ‘the Conspiracy’ " The conspiracy was a group composed of Cassius, Cinna,
Casca, Metellus, Decius, and Brutus that plotted to assassinate Julius Caesar. Brutus consequently joined through deception by Cassius. In Act II Scene I, Cassius persuades Brutus by taking advantage of his respect and love for Rome seeing Brutus was a man with great pride for his country. ‘’He would be crown'd: How that might change his nature, there's the question. It is the bright day that brings forth the adder - And that craves wary walking. Crown him? That;
And then, I grant, we put a sting in him - That at his will he may do danger with.’’ In order to persuade Brutus, Cassius plants fake letters, creating the idea that Caesar is a corrupt tyrant due to his power. He then convinces Brutus that the people themselves fear Caesar and his control. A black hooded cloak represents Brutus’ secret allegiance with the Conspiracy, plotting to assassinate Caesar at the dismay of others, including

If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.’’ (pg. 20) Although there is reasoning behind
Brutus’ decision, Brutus still had stabbed his own friend, Caesar in the back with a knife, both figuratively and literally, labelling Brutus as a traitor.

A flag represents the values and pride of a country. Having to decide to put one’s own country over a friend, Brutus was still a honorable man, as described by Cassius and even Marc Antony who called Brutus the ‘’noblest Roman’’ because of Brutus’ undeniable honor, love and pride to the people of Rome. Brutus was a man willing to die for/with honor rather than to live without honor as he revealed to Cassius in Act I Scene II, ‘’If it be aught toward the general good, Set honor in one eye and death I’ the other - And I will look on both indifferently. …as I Love - The name of honor more than I fear death.’’ (pg.6) A flag represents the values and pride of a country, Brutus valued, respected, loved, and respected Rome, much more than he did his own best friend. For the betterment of his countrymen, Brutus had to kill his best