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Et Tu, Brutè? (caesar)

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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, is mainly based on the assassination of Julius Caesar. The character who was in charge of the assassination was, ironically, Marcus Brutus, a servant and close friend to Julius Caesar. But what would cause a person to kill a close friend? After examining Brutus' relationship to Caesar, his involvement in the conspiracy, and his importance to the plot, the truth can be revealed. Marcus Brutus, a servant and close friend to Caesar, has a strong relationship with Caesar but a stronger relationship with Rome and its people. In many points of the play, Brutus was talking and always by Caesar. Brutus loves Caesar but fears his power. Brutus loves Caesar, but would not allow him to gain power.

Brutus also felt that Caesar made the Romans as slaves. Therefore, Brutus is an honorable man. Brutus is a noble man who was revered by many. Brutus had joined the conspiracy because he had the desire to help the commoners. He was a follower of idealism, where the Romans would possess peace, liberty and freedom. Brutus wanted to kill Caesar, because he believed that all the people of Rome would eventually be slaves, thus Brutus resorted to the assassination of Caesar.

After the assassination of Julius Caesar, Brutus talks to Antony about Caesar's death.
Brutus says that Antony cannot see the members of the conspirators 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. Brutus also believes that “end justifies the mean”, Brutus believes that by killing Caesar, he is doing good for all of Rome. He feels that by getting rid of a possible problem is the best for everyone.

Caesar's relationship with Brutus is strong. Just allowing Brutus to speak to Caesar shows his respect for him. Caesar feels that Brutus is noble to him and does the right thing regardles...

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