“The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies, it comes from those you trust most.” Brutus was Caesar’s best friend for years. Caesar trusted Brutus with his heart. But their friendship will take a huge turn and will be one of the most brutal betrayals. Throughout the play, Brutus exhibits honorable traits. One way that Shakespeare emphasizes his honor is through his interactions with Cassius. When Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy, Brutus continuously tells Cassius that he cannot bring himself to kill Caesar. Eventually, Cassius convinces Brutus enough for him to say, “I love the name of honor more than I fear death” [Shakespeare 6]. Brutus is saying he loves honor more so he will have …show more content…
He shows that he is noble because he is willing to sacrifice his own life for the good of Rome. Brutus states “Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more” [Shakespeare 47]. He is stating that his love for the Roman people exceeded his love for Caesar, furthermore, Antony says, “This is the noblest roman of them all” [Shakespeare 84]. When Antony says this, he expresses that all the other men who were in the conspiracy killed Caesar out of envy, but Brutus acted for the greater good of Rome. Also, during Julius Caesar, Brutus shows various traits of bravery as he says, “There is no terror in Cassius in your threats, for I am so strong in honesty that they pass by me as the idle wind” [Shakespeare 65]. He shows confidence in his principles and honor because he is not afraid of Cassius' threats. Another reason he is brave he says “No such full sea is now afloat, and we must take the current when it serves or lose our ventures” [Shakespeare 70]. He is saying here that if they don’t “take the current” when the time is right, they will lose all their opportunities. Throughout the book, Brutus is brave, honorable, and noble. But he was still a betrayal and capable of many other