The Tragedy of Julius Caesar - Brutus is Honorable In Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Brutus is a conspirator who portrays a person who favors a republic for Rome. Brutus is an honorable man. Many characters in the play show there reverence for Brutus. Brutus exemplifies his honor in many ways. Brutus is obsequious when he is needed to abet his fellow romans. Brutus is an honorable man. "Am I entreated to Speak and Strike? O Rome I make thee promise, If the redress will follow, then receivest thy full petition at the hand of Brutus" (Shakespeare 397). Brutus will obey to whatever the romans convey to him. Consequently, Brutus joins the conspiracy inorder to help the romans rid rome of Caesar. Brutus also understands that he is putting it all on the line for his romans, therefore Brutus is an honorable man. Brutus is a scrupulous man, whose virtues endure. "No not an oath, If not by the face of men, the sufferance of our souls, the time's abuse-If these motives be weak, break off betimes, and every men hence to his idle bed; So let high sighted tyranny rage on, till each man drop by lottery" (Shakespeare 399). Brutus said that if the conspirators do not join for a common cause, then there is no need for an oath because the conspirators are self-righteous, and they are serving the romans. If the conspirators don't bind together, then each man will go his own way, become a weakling, and die when it suits the tyrants caprice. Brutus is advocatespeace, freedom and liberty, for all romans, which shows that Brutus is an altruistic as well as an honorable man. Brutus also had a compassion for Caesar when he had killed Caesar. "If then that a friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more" (Shakespeare 421). Brutus had honored Caesar but Brutus felt that Caesar was to ambitious. Brutus also felt that Caesar made the romans as slaves. Therefore, Brutus is an honorable man. Brutus is a noble man who was revered by many. Brutus had joined the conspiracy because he had the desire to help the commoners. He was a follower of idealism, where the romans would possess peace, liberty and freedom. Brutus wanted the kill Caesar, because he believed that all of the people of Rome would eventually be slaves, thus Brutus resorted to the assassination of Caesar. Brutus is an honorable man.
Brutus is a dishonorable man because he let Cassius influence him and that caused Brutus to go against his morals. In act 1 scene 2 Cassius brings the idea of taking over Rome instead of Caesar to Brutus’ attention. Toward the end of the scene Cassius has the idea that he will continue to persuade Brutus by writing fake letters and throwing them at his window at night. “Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our
Brutus, Honorable Man Brutus, an honorable conspirator? Honorable is defined as genuine, truthful and displaying integrity, while a conspirator is defined as one that engages in an agreement to commit an illegal or wrongful act. Anyone can clearly see that these two words do not belong together. There are also other reasons why Brutus should not be considered honorable. In the play, three distinct acts can be recalled.
In the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," the protagonist, Gawain, illustrates deep down nobility and honesty to himself and everyone that he comes in contact with. Gawain is a good man whose only crime is berating himself all too much, therefore making both statements about him somewhat true true. Like every human he makes mistakes and must grow from them, yet for Gawain, a flaw is not acceptable and he believes that one failure makes him a failure to humanity and the lord. He is a very humble man, as all the knights are required to be, so when he makes a mistake he magnifies it and ignores the many virtues that he obtains. Therefore, the many peers of Gawain find it easy to congratulate him and praise him while Gawain will remain humble and true to himself. What Gawain must learn is that in order to be truly good, he must also know the bad.
Gawain, nephew of the famed Arthur of the Round Table, is depicted as the most noble of knights in the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Nonetheless, he is not without fault or demerit, and is certainly susceptible to conflict. Gawain, bound to chivalry, is torn between his knightly edicts, his courtly obligations, and his mortal thoughts of self-preservation. This conflict is most evident in his failure of the tests posed by the wicked Morgan le Fay. With devious tests of temptation and courage, Morgan is able to create a mockery of the courtly and knightly ideal, through Gawain's failure of these tests. By satirizing the effects of Gawain's inner conflicts, the unnamed Gawain poet reveals that even the best of men are innately selfish and subject to thoughts reprehensible to the chivalrous code.
Throughout most of the play Brutus is constantly internally conflicted. Does he do what he believes is best for Rome or stay loyal to his friend and leader? Should he assist in the murder of one person to benefit many? Although killing Caesar was in the end a bad choice, Brutus always tries to do what is best for Rome and for the people. However even though all of Brutus’ motives are good he still has the tragic flaw of pride, which ultimately leads to his downfall. The reason that Brutus gets caught up in the conspiracy is because Cassias appeals to his pride and flatters him with forged letters from the Roman people saying he is a greater leader then Caesar.
In this passage, the knights of the Round Table are presented "in their first age." (Norton, 203) The poet easily brings the scene of this traditional celebration to life for the reader with his detailed descriptions of the festivities.
Brutus was a devious man, even though what he thought he was doing was right. Brutus told his fellow conspirators to kill Caesar “boldly, but not angerly.”(3.1.256-257) Brutus was one of Caesars right hand men, and yet Brutus kills his own friend. When Antony asks to speak at Caesars funeral, Cassius says no, but Brutus tell him that Antony will speak, but only what Brutus tells him to say. Brutus also embraces the fact that he just killed his friend, and also tells the senators who had just witnessed it to not be afraid, but to stay because ambition has paid its debt.
Medieval romance writings consist of a quest of an honorable and chivalrous hero who overcomes the unattainable to prove their virtue. Yet, these perceived idealized heroes often fall short of their expected abilities and values. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain is an example of a knight with shortcomings. Nevertheless, Gawain appropriately confronts the imperfections of his life which leads the Green Knight to determine the imperfect knight to be virtuous. Through Sir Gawain’s weakness in strength, courage in redeeming himself, and repentance of his sinful impurities, Gawain demonstrates that a flawed person is capable of a respected and honorable life. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the poet uses the Green Knight’s judgment
In the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Marcus Junius Brutus, as the main character, develops extensively as a character throughout the play. From where he is first introduced to us until his last words, Brutus is shown consistently as a well-meaning individual who acts in what he believes is the best way possible. However, due to the role he plays in the assassination of Julius Caesar and the events surrounding it, Brutus is shown to have a changing personality although the core principles he is guided by remain sturdy. At the beginning of Julius Caesar, Brutus is framed as a loyal and honorable person, whose loyalty lies first and foremost with the citizens and city of Rome. As a consequence of this, Brutus is also able to be manipulated easily to do otherwise undesirable actions if the manipulator can persuade Brutus that his actions are for the good of Rome and his citizens.
Brutus was a loving friend of Julius Caesar and wished anything but death on his comrade, but his love and dedication to the majestic city of Rome would force him to commit anything. He fights a war to defend Rome from a king or emperor's tyrannical rule. When the war was over, even his enemies saw that he was the most respectable Roman of them all. This (Brutus' body) was the noblest Roman of them all. All conspirators, save only he did what they did in envy of great Caesar....
In Medieval times, knights indulged in worldly temptations prevent themselves from achieving true nobility. The romantic narrative poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Gawain Poet is a body of work that not only illustrates the importance of connecting to the holy world rather than the real world but whether the holy world can survive in a world full of temptation. Gawain achieves this depiction through the use of setting, symbols, and characters.
The story of “Sir Gawain and The Green Knight” involves many games and challenges between two antagonistic competitors. Gawain is perceived as the hero who is loyal, honest, and brave. While our villain the Green Knight is a mysterious foreboding figure with cruel intentions. When analyzing these two main characters we see that first impressions are not always factual and how the challenges these competitors faced though out the story has truly affected them. Resulting in them not only to change but reveal their true self.
Gawain is a knight who is a part of Arthur’s court. Throughout his life, he is surrounded by fellow knights who strive to be chivalrous and noble. As a result, it is completely natural for Gawain to follow the Chivalry Code, a quintessential custom for knights. The knightly virtues consist of generosity, courtesy, chastity, chivalry, and piety. His courtesy is revealed during his exchange with Lady Bertilak. In response to Lady Bertilak’s flirtatious comments, Gawain says, “I hardly deserve to receive such respect, whereas you are genuinely joyful and generous” (Armitage 105). Despite the fact that Lady Bertilak attempts to tempt Gawain into falling in love with her, he remains calm like a noble knight and politely opposes every “attack.” Remaining polite during this situation reveals how courteous Gawain is; he manages to refuse respectfully despite her aggression. In addition, Gawain’s piety is shown in his constant prayer throughout the journey. Devoutness in desperation
Brutus shows his honorability among the other conspirators. When he becomes the leader of the conspiracy, he suggests that they kill Caesar for the benefit of Rome, not out of hatred or selfless means. Brutus says to Cassius, “Let us be sacrificers but not butchers, Caius… And, gentle friends, let’s kill him boldly but not wrathfully. Let’s carve him as a dish fit for the gods, not hew him as a carcass fit for hounds,” (II.i.173, 178-181). Brutus respected Caesar and was his friend, therefore he believes they should honor him in his death. Brutus wanted to kill Caesar in order to prevent his country from becoming a
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