For Brutus was a trusting, honorable man who only spoke to inform the crowd of his actions while Antony was seeking revenge for Julius. Unfortunately, the Plebeians were not logical thinkers and were prone to making decisions based on their strongest emotions. Such as when they murdered someone who was not a conspirator, but had the name ‘Cinna’ “Tear him to pieces. He’s a conspirator.” (III, iii, 28).
Brutus, a nobleman, tries to make the republic better by killing his best friend, who could potentially end up a tyrant. Throughout their
And Brutus is an honorable man. You all did see that on the Lupercal I thrice presented him a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambitious?
Brutus chooses to use Pathos in a way that forces the people to think about the love of freedom and their country. He uses the mention of slavery and being controlled to get to the emotions of the listeners.
and he described the tragic relationship between two best friends, Brutus and
Brutus tries to impress the crowd by saying that Caesar was going to become a dictator. “Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men?” (ii. III.L 22-24). Brutus gives this reason to make the people think this murderous act was honorable.
i' the other, / And I will look on both indifferently, / For let the gods so speed me as I love, / The name of honour more than I fear death.” . Through this the audience learns Brutus values his honor over everything and would go as far as dying for it.
Lucilius, a faithful servant of Brutus, is captured by a solider of the army of Antony. Under the fake alias of Brutus, Antony is brought into his presence. However, Lucilius is devoted to never allowing any enemy to touch Brutus. Lucilius exclaims, “I dare assure thee that no enemy / Shall ever take alive the noble Brutus. / The gods defend him from so great a shame!”
Brutus says he was ambitious;” (3.2.95-96). Bringing up the Luperical is a strong point. It is still fresh in the memories of many
Brutus is too trusting of others because he assumes others have the same honorable ideals as he does in trying to do what is best for Rome. People such
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
Brutus was warned before making these decisions, but he chose to ignore them because he feels superior to others and gets out of control with wanting more power, resulting in him failing as a good
In this order of ideas, Brutus’ traits can be analyzed and
Brutus is an honorable man who respects the people of Rome and will do whatever it takes to keep the peace. When he realizes his best friend is becoming too powerful he decides to take matters into his own hands. Caesar’s Ambition had him killed by one of the most respectable
