After reading and analyzing the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare, I have determined that Marcus Brutus was the most admirable character. I believe that Brutus’ loyalty, courage and patriotism made him so commendable. Throughout the play Brutus had to endure many difficult situations where showed that he can handle responsibility and still make the best decisions for himself and the good people of Rome.
Loyalty is a characteristic that not all characters have, though Brutus has this rare and valuable quality. During act 1 scene 2 Cassius catches Brutus in a vulnerable state and persuades him into the idea of ending Caesar’s life. The critics also attempt to rehabilitate the critical reputation of Cassius, who is often viewed as a cynical and …show more content…
Brutus is an essentially sympathetic figure whose tragedy stems from sacrificing his private self to public concerns (LeBlanc, 1). Brutus’ love and patriotism for Rome caused him to sacrifice his well being for the good people of Rome. This to me is a true admirable character. “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.” (3.2.21) Brutus explains the obligations he felt he needed to show to Rome to prove his love for them. “.. Brutus obscurely seems himself entirely at the beck of Rome.” (Bloom, 193) In this excerpt from “Major Literary Characters: Julius Caesar” it explains Brutus’ love for Rome and that he would do anything for the citizens of his country. As it continues to say “...he (Brutus) senses that there is no separation between himself and Rome.” (193) This asks the question “how could Brutus not remove Caesar?” Of all the conspirators, only Brutus had a single aim uninjured by any personal motive (Stopford 2). Making the point that Brutus would do anything for his country even if that means sacrificing his best friend’s life or eventually his. “With this I depart: that, as I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.” (3.2.41-44). Standing in front of Rome Brutus explains the reason for Caesar’s death ; Rome. Showing his full patriotism towards his beloved
Loyalty is a characteristic that not all characters have, though Brutus has this rare and valuable quality. During act 1 scene 2 Cassius catches Brutus in a vulnerable state and persuades him into the idea of ending Caesar’s life. The critics also attempt to rehabilitate the critical reputation of Cassius, who is often viewed as a cynical and …show more content…
Brutus is an essentially sympathetic figure whose tragedy stems from sacrificing his private self to public concerns (LeBlanc, 1). Brutus’ love and patriotism for Rome caused him to sacrifice his well being for the good people of Rome. This to me is a true admirable character. “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.” (3.2.21) Brutus explains the obligations he felt he needed to show to Rome to prove his love for them. “.. Brutus obscurely seems himself entirely at the beck of Rome.” (Bloom, 193) In this excerpt from “Major Literary Characters: Julius Caesar” it explains Brutus’ love for Rome and that he would do anything for the citizens of his country. As it continues to say “...he (Brutus) senses that there is no separation between himself and Rome.” (193) This asks the question “how could Brutus not remove Caesar?” Of all the conspirators, only Brutus had a single aim uninjured by any personal motive (Stopford 2). Making the point that Brutus would do anything for his country even if that means sacrificing his best friend’s life or eventually his. “With this I depart: that, as I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.” (3.2.41-44). Standing in front of Rome Brutus explains the reason for Caesar’s death ; Rome. Showing his full patriotism towards his beloved