Who Is Brutus's Ambition In Julius Caesar

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In the famous writings of William Shakespeare there is the story of Julius Caesar. In the story there is a plot by the Roman leaders to end the life and reign of the great Caesar, Julius. The main characters are Marcus Brutus, Mark Antony, Cassius and Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar’s ambition for power drove his most honorable Brutus to think negatively of him. Brutus had serious doubts about Julius Caesar’s ambition to become king of Rome. A plot to kill Caesar is hatched by Cassius and members of the Senate. For Cassius’s plan to be affective, he must sway the honor of Brutus and have him join in on the plot to join Caesar’s life. To be or not to be—Is the question. Was the death of Julius Caesar a justifiable homicide for the greater good of all of Rome. …show more content…

His two most faithful followers were Mark Antony and Marcus Brutus. Mark Antony would stay loyal to Caesar to the end, but Cassius would catch the ear of Brutus and sway his honor to participate in the assassination plot. Brutus is torn between his love for Rome, and his love for Caesar. Cassius capitalizes on his doubts and can sway him to the assassination plot. Brutus is essential to the assassination scheme because the conspirators feel that his involvement will turn the Roman people in their favor. Brutus is a stoic character in the play, his character is one of Justice and he has to decide, without emotion, whether or not Julius Caesar’s rule is good or bad for Rome. Cassius is able to capitalize on his confusion by appealing to his ego and comparing him to Caesar as an equal. Brutus will fall into the trap and join in on the assassination plot. Ultimately, it will be Brutus who would plunge the final blow and take the life of his

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