The Analysis of Brutus

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In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, a play by William Shakespeare, there is a man most noble above all others. His name is Marcus Brutus. Brutus was the man responsible for the death of Caesar who was his close friend. Though Caesar had been betrayed, no one was more melancholy than Brutus himself. Brutus would not kill his best friend without cause or without reason, however. After analyzing Brutus’ participation in the conspiracy, friendship to Caesar, and his significance to the plot, the truth can finally be understood. Marcus Brutus was the main character in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. His participation in the conspiracy against Caesar was essential for the plot to work. Cassius knew this, therefore, he tried very hard to convince him to murder Caesar and save Rome. The reason why the conspirators wanted Brutus on their side was because he was an honorable man whom Rome loved. Cassius is the one who declares this, "Brutus shall lead the way, and we will grace his heels with the most boldest and best hearts of Rome. "(act 3, scene 1, ll.135-136). Brutus then becomes inspired b...

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