The Fall of Julius Caesar The assassination of Julius Caesar had a vast impact on civilization and shaped society forever. The question in people’s minds that is being asked needs to be answered. Was Brutus virtuous in his decision to slay Caesar? Or did he desire his unfortunate fate? Brutus could have murdered Caesar for the better of Rome as well as become the next king of Rome. Either way, the decision Brutus made had a massive impact that affected all of Rome. Shakespeare created Brutus to be virtuous. Most people view Brutus as a gentle, honest, selfless, and respectable person. He was described as the “noblest Roman of them all”. Murder is always going to be a very harmful way to stop something and there are better ways to resolve a