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Julius Caesar: Manipulating Brutus

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In Act 1, the reader is introduced to the characters and their attributes. Julius Caesar is a victorious, God-like being anticipated for the role of Rome’s leader. Brutus is a significant nobleman with authority and an admirable senate member. Cassius is an opinionated nobleman, who believes that the nobility of Rome should be responsible for governing their city. Cassius alters information to manipulate Brutus’ noble nature and views. Cassius’ techniques for manipulating Brutus include flattery and convincing. Caesar dislikes Cassius, but is friendly to Brutus. Brutus’ first concern is the people of Rome and their safety, and Cassius prompts Brutus that Caesar is too powerful, power leads to corruption, and the Roman people fear his control.
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