Name Character Notes Important Quotes Evidence of Loyalty (to whom?) Flavius Annoyed with the crowd because they are too fickle. “Is this a holiday? What! Know you not,” “But wherefore art not in thy shop today? Why dost thou lead these men about the streets?” Flavius has evidence of a lack of loyalty towards Caesar. He does not understand why the commoners would abandon their trades. Also the sake of rejoicing in Caesar. Marullus Annoyed with the crowd because they are too fickle. “Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home? - What tributaries follow him to Rome, To grace in captive bonds his chariot-wheels?” Marullus also has evidence of disloyalty towards Caesar. He does not have the crowd’s opinion towards Caesar’s success and …show more content…
believes there is no great success at all. commoners Eager to abandon their work and celebrate Caesar’s triumph. “But, indeed, sir, we make holiday, to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.” The commoners show loyalty to Caesar abandoning their trades for the day to celebrate in his success. Caesar Seems to want to do what is all right and good, but seems to have some major faults and weaknesses. “I rather tell thee what is to be fear'd Than what I fear; for always I am Caesar. Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf, And tell me truly what thou think'st of him.” “Such men as he be never at heart's ease Whiles they behold a greater than themselves, And therefore are they very dangerous.” Caesar does not seem to be overly proud or selfish or weak and incapable. But would appear that he has all good intensions. Casca Casca seems to have a mild manner, which makes him appear to follow along with the conspiracy simply out of the desire to do well for Rome. “So every bondman in his own hand bears The power to cancel his captivity.”“O, he sits high in all the people's hearts: And that which would appear offence in us, His countenance, like richest alchemy, Will change to virtue and to worthiness.” Casca’s loyalty seems to be with the cause of protecting Rome and the people of Rome and himself. He seems passionate about carrying out justice. Calpurnia Calpurnia is Caesar’s wife, who is unable to have children.
“Here, my lord.” There is not much on the character of Calpurnia, but we can assume that she would be loyal to her husband, Caesar. Antony Antony is Caesars closest friend and also perhaps his advisor. We see him very little, be he is talked of much. “I shall remember: When Caesar says 'do this,' it is perform'd.” Antony is loyal to Caesar and would do anything for Caesar. Soothsayer He is merely part of the crowd, but it is he who steps forward to warn Caesar. “Beware the ides of March.” It would seem that the Soothsayer is loyal to Caesar because he tries to warn him of the dangers that will occur on that day. Brutus Brutus appears to be a selfless, thoughtful man who only wants the best for Rome, and is tormented by his fears towards Caesar ruling Rome. “Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius that you would have me seek into myself - For that which is not in me?” “Brutus had rather be a villager Than to repute himself a son of Rome” Brutus is loyal to Rome and also to his friendship with Caesar. He wants Rome to be led by a good leader. But he allows himself to be lead away with this thought by Cassius, who tells him that he is the better man and not
Caesar. Cassius Cassius is a sly, devious man who plots to murder Caesar in order to ‘save Rome’ from a weak and unable ruler. “Ye gods, it doth amaze me - A man of such a feeble temper should - So get the start of the majestic world.” “That part of tyranny that I do bear - I can shake off at pleasure.” Cassius shows his loyalty to Rome by plotting a plan to bring about some kind of justice. He sees Caesar as being weak and just an ordinary man who doesn’t deserve to rule Rome. He convinces himself and the people around him the he is going to bring justice to Rome by saving it from Caesar’s rule. Cicero Cicero is only seen for a little bit in a conversation with Casca. “But men may construe things after their fashion, Clean from the purpose of the things themselves. Come Caesar to the Capitol to-morrow?”” Cicero has some sort of loyalty towards Caesar. When Casca makes a remark of the strange things occurring, Cicero’s is very interesting. He suggests that it is possible to twist facts to suit your own interests. Cinna Cinna is another one of Cassius’ conspiracy party. “O Cassius, if you could But win the noble Brutus to our party—“ Cinna is quite and loyal to Cassius and his plot to take down Caesar, as he helps Cassius to persuade Brutus into joining their plan.
...ther gifts he asks “when comes another [as great as Caesar]?” (877) in order to make the crowd feel complete and utter guilt for their betrayal and anger towards the conspirators who killed their beloved idol.
“By all the gods that romans bow before I here discard my sickness soul of rome “
Brutus is a Good Leader in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Brutus is the most fit character to be a leader in the entire book. Brutus is a take. charge of the kind of person.
Brutus’ ignorance creates an expectation that develops a path which leads him awry. When Brutus mentions,“ I would not Cassius; yet I love him well” (1.2.81-88 ), he portrays his internal conflict. Brutus depicts the rendering struggle between Cassius’ acquisitions and Caesar’s actions. His oblivion toward the truth and goodwill concerning the greater health of Rome prompt him astray. He acts with the innocence of a child, deceive and swindle by Cassius, Brutus is an
Throughout the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the audience constantly sees Brutus, an honorable man, go against his own beliefs because of men filled with hatred and jealousy. Brutus
Antony and Brutus are both loyal, noble men and their loyalties shape their characters, drives their actions, and decides the very future of Rome. Brutus loves Caesar, but he loves Rome more. Antony has no need to choose between his country and best friend. Before Caesar's death both men are guarded and somewhat a secret to the reader. After Caesar's murder, however, their true personalities emerge. Antony and Brutus may seem the same, and that was they are in theory, from their positions, character traits, to the very friend's they keep they are alike almost to a point of absurdity. In practice, though, you will find them rather different due to the mistakes and decisions made by both parties.
He was my friend,and just to me. But Brutus says he was ambitious, And Brutus is an honorable man. ”(lll.ii.84-86) Antony also hunted down some of the conspirators that led to the death of his lord.
Greed, ambition, and the possibility of self-gain are always constant in their efforts to influence people’s actions. In Julius Caesar, Marcus Brutus, a venerable politician, becomes a victim of the perpetual conflict between power-hungry politicians and ignorant commoners. He is a man of honor and good intentions who sacrifices his own happiness for the benefit of others. Unfortunately, his honor is strung into a fine balance between oblivion and belief and it is ultimately the cause of his downfall. His apparent obliviousness leads him to his grave as his merciful sparing of Mark Antony’s life, much like Julius Caesar’s ghost, comes back to haunt him. Overall, Brutus is an honest, sincere man who holds the lives of others in high regard while he himself acts as a servant to Rome.
Brutus was a very selfish and self-centered person. He continually ignored Cassius’ and the conspirators’ ideas. He was the leader and everyone was supposed to go along with them. Not to mention that all of his decisions went against Cassius and they were all the wrong moves. Brutus refused to admit that he was wrong or listen to other people.
Brutus shows loyalty by his never ending will to make Rome the best it can be. Brutus had a very hard time killing Caesar because he was his best friend and he cared a lot for him.
Brutus was a supporter of the republic as well as Caesar’s truthful friend. However much he loved Caesar, he opposed the fact that a single man ruled Rome and he feared Caesar would rise to hold that power. Brutus was a good leader. He was truthful and honourable. Brutus tries to justify his reason for killing Caesar and he says
With this speech, Caesar seals his fate. After disregarding three separate warnings that his life would be in danger and he still goes to the Senate that day, Caesar sits surrounded by the noblemen and denies their request to revoke the banishment of Cimber. He denies fate and believes that his free will is enough to save him. His ego and self-importance grows stronger by the word, as he compares himself to the brightest star in the sky. He is stabbed to death by men who, until they were convinced otherwise, had been loyal to Rome and Caesar. By the end of the play, Caesar’s supercilious opinion of himself proves true.
The play Julius Caesar depicts Brutus to be an extremely noble being who is well respected and honored by all Romans, even his enemies. 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 finished, even his enemies saw that he was the most respectable Roman of them all.
Contrasted to Caesar, who has selfish ambitions, Brutus has selfless goals for Rome – he makes decisions not for his own selfish gain. His honourable nature makes him trustworthy, as he would not do something that is against his conscience. He would only do what he thinks is right, as he would not want to act against his moral code. Therefore, Brutus is a respectable and worthy leader for he is more likely to lead Rome in an incorrupt and righteous way.
Brutus was a man loyal to his country. He was very modest and did what he though was right. Although he can be swayed by other people, like the planted letters, he still thinks and acts on his own.