Do you know the difference between perspective and perception? The words perception and perspective are commonly confused as the same words, but in actuality they have two different meanings. Perception is the way an individual interprets a piece of work or information. Perspective, however, is one’s point of view. Although the two words are not the same, they are connected because one’s point of view can affect their interpretation. For instance, in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus may view the letters he received as a big deal, since it swayed his decision in being a part of the conspiracy. Cassius, however, may view Brutus receiving the letters as just an important, but piece of the grand scheme of killing Caesar. The characters’ perspective
