Julius Ceaser: Character Analysis Of Marcus Brutus

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the quote says, Brutus would not
allow Caesar to rise to power and then turn his back onto the people of Rome.
After the assassination of Julius Caesar, Brutus talks to Antony about Caesar's
death. "Our hearts you see not; they are pitiful; and pity to the general wrong
of Rome�"(act 3, scene 1, ll.185-186). Brutus says that Antony cannot see
their(members of the conspiracy) hearts, which are full of pity. Again, this
shows how Brutus loved Caesar but cared for the life of Rome and its people more.
This is the only reason Brutus would conspire against Caesar. For Brutus says to
himself, "I know no personal cause to spurn at him�How that might change his
nature�"(act 2, scene1, ll. 1,13) Caesar's relationship with Brutus is also
strong. Just allowing Brutus to speak to Caesar shows his respect for Brutus.
Caesar feels that Brutus is noble to him and does the right thing regardless of
personal danger. On the Ides of March, as Caesar was assassinated, Caesar's last
line is: "Et tu, ...

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