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Christena CaseyJM1601025May 25, 2018English 2.9Tragic Hero. (2018). Retrieved from http://www.dictionary.com/browse/tragic-heroThe definition of Tragic hero is a great of virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering or defeat. To me this means a good man who does everything inhis power to be just that a good man. Honest, loyal, and strong. Someone despite all of his good finds himself in a tragedy. I dont think neither Brutus or Casear have this trait. Reason why marcus brutus is and is not a tragic hero. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://123helpme.com/view.asp?id=37616Brutus kills Caesar because Cassius said Caesar will be a tyrant. Because he was told to he killed his friend. Brutus had his men attack first when he should of waited for his enemy. …show more content…
He did a good job of visually making him self seen great, but that's not what I consider a true hero. In fact I think hes nothing but a minpulator that did what he was told to get where he wanted to be at. How do you kill your own best friend for a single reason at all.Tyrant. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.dictionary,com/browse/tyrant?s=tThe definition of a Tyrant is a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly. Also any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically. Theses characteristics seem to match our so called “Tragic Heros”. This may not be what you wanted but this is how I feel. I cant write a whole paper on why I think someone is something they are not.Julius Casear Tragic Hero.

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