Public Image In Julius Caesar Essay

William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar accurately exemplifies the role of public image in Marcus Brutus. Many of Brutus’ actions have been determined by the public eye and how it’ll shape their image. He is one of the major characters in the play strongly devoted to constructing his behavior to fit a strict moral and ethical way. Through these actions we have been able to characterize Brutus’ as one very proud of his noble and honorable reputation, however is not always rational, and is often impulsive. Brutus’ downfall is caused by his need to maintain his noble perception as exemplified through internal conflict, dialogue with the conspirators, and his public displays.
Brutus frequently makes decisions slowly, and he’s internal conflicts are best exemplified through the course of his actions. He has conflicting attitudes toward the conspiracy and many other judgements. For example, “Cassius,/ Be not deceived. If I have veiled my look,/ I turn the trouble of my countenance/ Merely upon myself. Vexed I am/ Of

Throughout the play, we are never informed to what Brutus was thinking before this, or what he might have done independently, without the perpetual influence of Cassius, which greatly supports Brutus’ constant