Brutus Is A Patriot Essay

Brutus was a patriot and a savior for the people of Rome because he sacrificed his good friend to ensure that Romans would not be enslaved. His actions showed that the people of Rome and their safety come first; him maintaining a relationship with Julius Caesar was a priority for Brutus. Brutus knew that if he did not follow through with his plan, he would regret it for the rest of his life and Romans would die as slaves. Although some would say that Brutus was untrustworthy, by carrying out this attack, he showed how passionate he was about the citizens of Rome.
While killing his best friend seemed like an awful thing to many people, Brutus’ decision was indeed correct. Although Brutus cares for Caesar, he loves the people of Rome more; and when asked, he believes that Julius would not make a good leader. Brutus proves that when he speaks to Cassius: “I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well.” Brutus knows he will live the rest of his life with guilt if he does not follow …show more content…
While a very bold thing to do, it really showed his ability to be a patriot. Although Brutus is aware of the major consequences to come, even when the people of Rome aren’t aware, he still justifies his actions due to his love of Romans: “O conspiracy, Sham'st thou to show thy dang'rous brow by night, When evils are most free? O, then, by day. Where wilt thou find a cavern dark enough. To mask thy monstrous visage? Seek none, conspiracy. Hide it in smiles and affability; For if thou path, thy native semblance on, Not Erebus itself were dim enough. To hide thee from prevention.” Just because Brutus and Caesar were friends, doesn’t mean he supports the way Julius would rule. “And therefore think him as a serpent's egg. Which, hatched, would, as his kind, grow mischievous, and kill him in the shell.” He is telling Cassius that he is going to stop Caesar before it is too late and he becomes