Was Brutus A Betrayer Or A Patriot

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Is Brutus a betrayer or is he a patriot? They’re many debates on whether or not Brutus was a patriot or betrayer. He did everything he thought was right to protect Rome. Brutus was a patriot but he betrayed his good friend Caesar, by killing him and he had a guilty mind about it. He showed courage and bravery for his country when he sacrificed Caesar. At the end of all the blood Brutus protected Rome.
Many people would say that Brutus is indeed a betrayer because Brutus stabbed Caesar in the back and Brutus turned against Caesar numerous times by helping to organize and lead the conspiracy group, but he did believe that it was for the good of Rome. Moreover, Cassius told Brutus lies and bad, hateful thoughts that made Brutus do what he did.

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