Julius Caesar Brutus Relationship

The story of Julius Caesar written by William Shakespeare is chronicled over the course of many relationships, whether it be co-conspirators, enemies, friends or spouses. Two central relationships in the play include that of Brutus and Anthony, as well as the relationship between Cassius and Brutus. The manipulation of Antony and Cassius, combined with Brutus’ naivety, diminishes his self esteem which obliges him to seize authority in his marriage.

At the beginning of the play, Antony initiates a political alliance with Brutus as he claims his loyalty to the conspirators after Caesar’s death to benefit and save himself. Despite this, Anthony later denounces loyalty to Brutus as he persuades the audience at Caesar’s funeral to cease their support of the conspirators, as Antony no longer fears his life and feels as though he has reaped the benefits of

At the commencement of their relationship, Cassius takes the dominant role, as he easily manipulates Brutus while deriving personal benefits from his fear of the consequences Caesar’s rise to power. Although Cassius takes advantage of Brutus’ innocence and obliviousness, he feels as though Brutus would make a valuable member of the conspirators because he respects Brutus as a well renowned individual. Cassius later gives up more authority in their relationship as he obeys when Brutus insists Antony must remain alive, which later proves to be detrimental when Antony betrays the conspirators at Caesar’s funeral. Once again, Brutus’ naivety and lack of experience fails him. Brutus achieves personal self redemption within his marriage, as that is where he makes up for the power he loses in his political relationships. He asserts power over Portia since she is female and she is unaware of his public failure. Although Brutus loves Portia, he refuses to share any of his struggles relating towards the