Can a murderer be a hero? Many would argue no, but such a response can be both incomplete and close-minded. While a character such as Brutus, from within Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, can very easily be judged as being evil due to a superficial deconstruction of his actions, his true character is found only upon deeper analysis. Brutus does suffer from what appears to be an objective lack of morality; however, further analysis of his motives, his internal conflicts, and Shakespeare’s careful construction of this character, makes it evident that Brutus is the tragic hero of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Brutus’s life revolves around honor. It is everything to him and it dictates a multitude of his actions, including his choice
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He leaves people wondering how to feel about him and what he does (“Review…”). Between the arguably moral thoughts in his head, and the chicanery used against him, it is hard, while perusing the play, to pinpoint exactly what emotions seem appropriate to feel towards this character. As a matter of fact, part of the great intrigue of Brutus is the opportunity to analyze who he is and to find that his true character is found deep within the subtext of the play. Outside of the intrigue of the controversy over his actions, Brutus’s moral code also causes him to have an impact on readers. He really is the most admirable character in the story. No other person cares as much about their nation, their soldiers, their friends, or what is right and honorable as much as Brutus. It is not difficult to find oneself in admiration of such a man. This esteem is a theme found throughout Shakespeare’s …show more content…
Many people know who Caesar (the real one) was and, “the name ‘Julius Caesar’ would surely attract a larger audience in those days,” (Angkasa 2). While the explanation seems unorthodox, it makes sense. In the end, plays are meant to be performed and the performances are meant to make money. If Shakespeare wanted to have a profitable show, he would have needed to market it effectively. Naming the play after a historical figure would have given a wider audience a sense of familiarity towards the show and a greater desire to see the show. Shakespeare was evidently both a great playwright and an intelligent
He leaves people wondering how to feel about him and what he does (“Review…”). Between the arguably moral thoughts in his head, and the chicanery used against him, it is hard, while perusing the play, to pinpoint exactly what emotions seem appropriate to feel towards this character. As a matter of fact, part of the great intrigue of Brutus is the opportunity to analyze who he is and to find that his true character is found deep within the subtext of the play. Outside of the intrigue of the controversy over his actions, Brutus’s moral code also causes him to have an impact on readers. He really is the most admirable character in the story. No other person cares as much about their nation, their soldiers, their friends, or what is right and honorable as much as Brutus. It is not difficult to find oneself in admiration of such a man. This esteem is a theme found throughout Shakespeare’s …show more content…
Many people know who Caesar (the real one) was and, “the name ‘Julius Caesar’ would surely attract a larger audience in those days,” (Angkasa 2). While the explanation seems unorthodox, it makes sense. In the end, plays are meant to be performed and the performances are meant to make money. If Shakespeare wanted to have a profitable show, he would have needed to market it effectively. Naming the play after a historical figure would have given a wider audience a sense of familiarity towards the show and a greater desire to see the show. Shakespeare was evidently both a great playwright and an intelligent