Julius Caesar: Is Brutus A Hero Or Villain?

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In Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar the question that arises often in readers minds is, “Is Brutus a villain or hero?” The three things that will bring one closer to finding the solution to the question would be his personality, his words, and then his actions. Brutus’ personality plays a major role in determining whether he is a hero or a villain. At the very beginning of Julius Caesar, Brutus is depressed,” I am not gamesome: I do lack some part of that quick spirit that is in Antony.”(Shakespeare.Ⅰ.ⅱ.29-30). Brutus’s opinion of himself is very low. Brutus considers himself as not youthful person anymore and would like to leave the celebration before his attitude brings everyone down. The second quote was as follows, “The abuse of greatness is when it disjoins,”(Shakespeare.Ⅰ.ⅰ.18). Brutus is concerned that Caesar will abuse the power of the crown when he is crowned. Brutus fears that Caesar will take advantage of his power that being king of Rome gives him. …show more content…

Fly not. Stand still. Ambition’s debt is paid.”(Shakespeare.Ⅲ.ⅰ.90-91). Brutus and the conspirators kill Caesar and tell the crowd don’t be afraid. Brutus says this to calm the crowds and explains to them why they killed Caesar. The second quote was,”Thy master is a wise and valiant Roman. I never thought him worse. Tell him, so please him come unto this place, He shall be satisfied and, by my honor, Depart untouched.”(Shakespeare.Ⅲ.ⅰ.148-152). Brutus says Antony will leave untouched if he will pledge his allegiance to Brutus and the conspirators. Brutus wants Antony close to him and the conspirators in case Antony will try to go against

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