Cassius was a person who wanted to murder Caesar and wasn’t going to let anything get in his way. He decided that he had to manipulate Brutus, one of Caesar’s closest friends, in order for him to achieve his goal. Brutus was manipulated because he believed that the death of Caesar was going to benefit of Rome. Throughout the manipulation of Brutus, Cassius tries to get on the good side of Brutus. Brutus was persuaded into killing Caesar, but in the end he would soon regret it. Cassius mostly tried to show him that killing Caesar was a good idea, and he also tried to sweet talk Brutus to try to get on his good side. Brutus mostly started to think to himself that the death of Caesar had to happen in order for Rome to advance or progress. As
In Julius Caesar two men, Antony and Brutus, make two different speeches but with the same concept of ethos, logos, and pathos at Caesar's funeral. Brutus claims that it is okay that he killed Caesar and makes a speech about it. Antony is the more persuasive speaker than Brutus because he uses ethos, pathos, and logos better then Brutus.
In addition to this characteristic of Cassius, he also has a devious nature. This attribute allows him to invent informed manipulative plans to eliminate his opponents. For instance, after saying his farewells to Brutus, he gives a soliloquy that reveals his idea of throwing writings of different handwritings in Brutus’ windows “as if they came from several citizens” all of which “tending to the great opinion that Rome holds of his name, wherein obscurely Caesar’s ambition shall be glancéd at” (Shakespeare I. ii. 306-309). Since Brutus and Cassius have been friends for a long period of time, Cassius holds an abundance of knowledge pertaining to his values--in this case being his honor and desire to please Rome’s citizens. This undermining plot Cassius has devised is based on an informed opinion of the most effective way to subvert Caesar’s authority, and because of the valid observations made of Brutus by Cassius, the likelihood that this clever scheme will be carried out successfully should make Caesar concerned about the intentions of his judicial
Cassius truly believes Caesar has a frail state of mind and is unfit to have any form of authority in Rome. At first glance, his words and ideology seem to strive for the end of tyranny and become the savior of Romans, but it is clear he puts more emphasis on his rank rather than the well-being of others. When he states that their ranks were not their fault and should be taken into their own hands he intends to take his place by force with no regards for the Roman people or government. Additionally, Cassius shouldn’t be commended for saving Caesar from drowning because he remembrances on that deed to convince others that Caesar is feeble than most, yet he is treated like a god. Cassius’s greed for power motivates his murderous motivations but his ability to manipulate others to his will is also evident in his words. He refers to Caesar’s overwhelming power similar to a Colossus while he and the others “…walk under his huge legs… ” or are hidden in his glory. In reality though, the senators are more esteemed than despised. Another way Cassius misleads others is by faking Caesar’s fascist behaviors toward the commoners. He does so by forging negative letters about “Caesar’s Ambition” for Brutus to be pressured into joining his cause. Consumed by envy, he convinces Brutus to assassinate Caesar for the righteousness of the people but his incentive has
Brutus’s flaw to be persuaded easily allowed him to become gullible. Cassius longed for him to become a conspirator so their devious plan of killing Caesar would fall into place. Brutus was known for being a loyal person, which meant everyone would fall to his feet
To commence, Brutus’ positive attributes are being an honorable man and a leader. An honorable man, like Brutus, is honest, righteous, and principled. While speaking to Cassius, Brutus makes it known that he “[loves] the name of honor more than [he fears] death” (I.ii.88-89). He is not afraid to announce that he is an honorable man, and does things “[for] the general good” of Rome (I.ii.85). Brutus loves Rome, Caesar, and the people, but he cares more for Rome and its people. As a leader, he and others plan to kill Caesar. Brutus believes that “it must be by [Caesar’s] death”, for he is not killing Caesar for himself “but for the general” good of the people (II.i.10; II.i.12). Others, like Cassius, are killing Brutus for themselves. Brutus initiates a plan to kill Brutus; he is delegating and guiding the others. When the group wants to kill Mark Antony, he is able to persuade them not to. Brutus wants them to “be sacrificers, [not] butchers”, because killing Mark Antony is unnecessary (II.i.167). Brutus is also able to lead his men into battle. Nothing gets in his way, not even his wife’s or Cassius’ death. Brutus’ attributes break him, instead of making him. His character...
Throughout most of the play Brutus is constantly internally conflicted. Does he do what he believes is best for Rome or stay loyal to his friend and leader? Should he assist in the murder of one person to benefit many? Although killing Caesar was in the end a bad choice, Brutus always tries to do what is best for Rome and for the people. However even though all of Brutus’ motives are good he still has the tragic flaw of pride, which ultimately leads to his downfall. The reason that Brutus gets caught up in the conspiracy is because Cassias appeals to his pride and flatters him with forged letters from the Roman people saying he is a greater leader then Caesar.
In the beginning of the Book Cassius uses anecdotes of Caesar’s weakness and faults, argumentum ad antiquatum, and ethos on Brutus to persuade him to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar, this works on Brutus and shows that anyone, even people as stoic as Brutus, can be persuaded by appealing to their motivations. Cassius, a very suspicious character thru ought the play tells Brutus to “be not jealous on me” (827), in the quote he tells Brutus to not be suspicious of him because he is just a friend who genuinely cares. Cassius does this to put himself on Brutus’ side and not seem like a distant person, this allows him to criticize Caesar and suggest that he is a bad influence on Rome which appeals to Brutus’ desire to keeping Rome safe. After setting himself up as a friend to Brutus, Cassius uses harsh anecdotes on the weakness of Caesar to show that he isn’t fit to rule Rome. Cassius recollects on a time when he and Caesar went swimming in the river Tiber and Caesar screamed “Help me, Cassius or I sink” (828) to de...
Brutus’ ignorance creates an expectation that develops a path which leads him awry. When Brutus mentions,“ I would not Cassius; yet I love him well” (1.2.81-88 ), he portrays his internal conflict. Brutus depicts the rendering struggle between Cassius’ acquisitions and Caesar’s actions. His oblivion toward the truth and goodwill concerning the greater health of Rome prompt him astray. He acts with the innocence of a child, deceive and swindle by Cassius, Brutus is an
Cassius is the greatest manipulator in the play, Julius Caesar. Cassius, an envious and ambitious man, believed that the ruler of Rome, Julius Caesar, had too much power over the senate and the people. To put an end to what he considered to be conspiracy, he fabricated a plan to eradicate Caesar for the sake of Rome. Cassius uses manipulation as his weapon of attack using Brutus as the target. Cassius succeeds in persuading Brutus, one of Caesar’s good friends, to join their plot. Cassius uses flattery, self-gain, and the people of Rome to manipulate Brutus into his likings.
Undoubtedly, joining the conspiracy and believing in a fallacy initiated Brutus’s fall. As it can be seen, when Caesar left to go to the games, Cassius, who Caesar did not trust, pounced on the discernible opportunity to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar. Cassius articulates his words carefully as he says, “I have heard where many of the best respect in Rome, except immortal Caesar, speaking of Brutus” (1.2.60-62). Knowing how to convince Brutus, Cassius uses flattery making it seem that Brutus held great importance to Rome. Throughout their conversation, Brutus started to believe what Cassius said and joined the conspiracy. When Brutus leaves Cassius states “For who so firm that cannot be seduced?” (1.2.308). The audience
A character from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Cassius, exhibits Machiavellian attributes by manipulation and a drive to accomplish his goal of assassinating Julius Caesar by any means. Cassius was able to successfully manipulate both Brutus and the fellow conspirators. Cassius was able to influence Brutus enough to make Brutus believe that killing Julius Caesar, Brutus’ best friend, was the right action. Initially, Brutus was wary of Cassius when Brutus said, “Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius?” (1.2.69) Subsequently, Brutus is persuaded as he states, “...what you have said / I will consider” (1.2.176-177). Cassius is willing to control any person who stands in his way. Cassius successfully turned Brutus against his best friend in order to achieve what Cassius believes to be best for Rome. When Brutus says, “Let me not hinder, Cassius, your desires” (1.2.35) it is clear that Cassius has swayed Brutus to believe in his cause. In Julius Caesar, we do not see Cassius as the main leader of the cons...
If then that friend demands why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more." (3.2.19-24). His concentration on honor and nobility ends up being used against him by Cassius, who instigates him to kill his best friend. Cassius knows how naive and how moral Brutus is and he uses this information into making him help kill Caesar. Being naive and over trusting causes his first mistake and helps with his downfall when he refuses to listen to Cassius, who wants Antony to be also killed because he knows that he will seek revenge for Caesar. However, Brutus code of honor won 't let him approve the killing of Antony "Our plan will seem too bloody, Caius Cassius. We cut off the head and then hack the limbs, seem to kill Caesar in anger and then vent malice on his friends, for Antony is only a branch of Caesar."(2.1.169-172), he doesn 't want to be seen by the Roman people as a killer, but someone who 's doing what 's right for the people of
Brutus’ leadership and compassion for others make him a popular figure amongst the Roman people, and it is his reputation that establishes him as an influential individual. For example, despite the fact that Brutus loves Caesar like a brother, he warily joins the conspiracy to assassinate him. He does this because he believes that Caesar’s ambition would become tyranny and that Caesar’s death is a necessary evil in order to preserve the liberties of the Roman people. In his own words Brutus claims, “It must be by his death; and for my part, I know no personal cause to spurn at him, but for the general.”(Act 2, Scene 1, Page 1116). In addition, Brutus takes the reins of authority from Cassius and becomes the leader of the conspiracy. He gains this prerogative because of his convincing tongue and powerful influence. His leadership is evidenced when he begins to challenge Cassius’ ideas. When Cassius asks the conspirators to “swear our resolution”(Act 2...
Brutus falls into Cassius's temptation and doesn't stand up for what he believes in. Before Brutus receives the note he states, "I know no personal cause to spun at him but for the general"(9-10). Brutus also points out that he loves Caesar but hopes the Roman people haven't crowned him king. In Act 11, Brutus receives a letter from Cassius. The letter brings to Brutus's attention that he is sleeping while Rome is falling apart. Throughout act 1, Brutus continues to determine whether or not to kill Caesar but he eventually gives in. While pacing back and forth in the garden, he admits that he has never seen Caesar swayed by power in the past, "And to speak truth of Caesar I have not known when his affections swayed 20 More than his reason."(19-21). Later on in Act 11, Cassius suggest that they swear on an oath but Brutus demurs. Here is when the readers realize that Brutus had no ambition to kill Caesar until Cassius suggested to kill him but ambition to be crowned king. Lastly, Brutus was not true to himself or genuine throughout Act 11 because he didn't stand up for what he knew was right. Not Only did Brutus ease into the temptations of others, he followed through with the plan and was one of the main
He is so motivated by ambition that he decides to kill Caesar, the leader of Rome. Although dedication can be a good quality, in Cassius, it blinds him to all other things and makes him ruthless in his quest to rule Rome. Cassius’s desire for power is evident when he states, "Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings" (1.2.146-148). Cassius’ ambition leads him to go as far as to convince a dear friend with manipulation and false notes to help him plot to kill Caesar. His ambition makes him power hungry and he lacks the honor to back up his overzealous behavior. Cassius envies Caesar and because of this he resorts to bribery, assassinations, and imposing taxes for personal