Why Is Brutus A Villain
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The question regarding Brutus is not whether he is good or bad, but rather whether he is a hero or a villain. Shakespeare's Julius Caesar depicts the tragic death of Julius Caesar, and Brutus, the main conspirator against Caesar, is viewed by most readers of the play as a tragic hero. However, I perceive him more as a villain. Whether Brutus is an honorable man or a mistaken one is another question that can be raised. Analyzing Brutus's logic, actions, and intentions can assist the reader in determining their stance. In my opinion, Brutus is a villain. The line that distinguishes a person as either a hero or a villain, or even a good or bad person, is unclear, making the play unique. As a reader, you must determine it for yourself. Since I believe he is a villain, I must have clear reasons to support my claim: he killed a man. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? Brutus claimed that Caesar's flaw was his ambition, and he also stated that his ambition would be the downfall of Rome. Brutus conveyed this by telling the people, "As he was valiant, I honor him. But as he was ambitious, I slew him" (Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 2 Shakespeare). Even though Brutus killed him because he believed it was right for his country, he still killed him before he had a chance to lead.
If he had given Caesar a chance first, he would be a hero. If his morals had not been manipulated by another person, he would be a hero. There is controversy about whether Brutus is a hero or villain. The question about which one he is makes you think. Even though he was a good man, the small details made the "villain" side of him surface more than the "hero" side. Is Brutus a mistaken or dishonorable man? This is also up for the reader's interpretation. In my opinion, he is mistaken.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the question about brutus isn't whether he's good or bad, but a hero or villain in shakespeare’s julius caesar.
- Opines that brutus is a villain, since the fine line between hero and villain is unclear.
- Analyzes how brutus killed caesar for his country, but for something bigger than himself. if it weren't for the act of murder, he would most definitely be a hero.
- Analyzes how the question about brutus isn't whether he's good or bad, but a hero or villain in shakespeare’s julius caesar.
- Opines that brutus is a villain, since the fine line between hero and villain is unclear.
- Analyzes how brutus killed caesar for his country, but for something bigger than himself. if it weren't for the act of murder, he would most definitely be a hero.
- Opines that brutus is a villain, but not dishonorable for his reasons. even though he killed caesar, his intentions were for the good of rome.
- Analyzes how brutus' intentions were to save rome, his country, and the people in it. being manipulated by cassius, he committed murder.
- Analyzes how pondering brutus' story rather than caesar's is helpful in figuring out how to look at things differently.
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- Compares brutus to mark antony, a great roman man who was close to julius caesar but did not take part in this conspiracy.
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- Analyzes how brutus was a devious man, even though what he thought was right. he told his fellow conspirators to kill caesar "boldly, but not anger."
- Analyzes how brutus has a naive view of the world. he is unable to see through the roles being played by cassius, casca, and antony.
- Analyzes how brutus is cautious, devious, and naive. he wants to do what is right for the people of rome.
- Analyzes how brutus was a devious man, even though what he thought was right. he told his fellow conspirators to kill caesar "boldly, but not anger."
- Analyzes how brutus has a naive view of the world. he is unable to see through the roles being played by cassius, casca, and antony.
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- Analyzes how brutus fulfills all the background requirements to be a tragic hero.
- Analyzes brutus' tragic flaw, which leads to his ultimate downfall, and concludes that he should be considered a tragic hero.
- Analyzes the defenition of a tragic hero, which is perpetuated most clearly by the noble roman brutus.
- Analyzes how brutus fulfills all the background requirements to be a tragic hero.
- Analyzes brutus' tragic flaw, which leads to his ultimate downfall, and concludes that he should be considered a tragic hero.
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- Analyzes how the tragic hero in the life and death of julius caesar is not particularly obvious. brutus is born into power and is higher/better than we are.
- Analyzes how brutus' motives are good, but he has the tragic flaw of pride, which ultimately leads to his downfall.
- Analyzes how brutus' pride leads to his downfall because of all the bad decisions it causes him to make.
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- Analyzes how brutus is considered a tragic hero first because of his numerous character flaws or hubrises.
- Analyzes how brutus's realization of his character flaws brings him closer to becoming a tragic hero.
- Analyzes how brutus goes from great fortune to great misfortune by way of a detrimental loss. he possesses an unyielding fidelity to his people, his country, and his republic.
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- Analyzes how brutus plays the role of the tragic hero in the tragedy of julius caesar.
- Analyzes how brutus shows forth his self-righteousness as he makes the murder to be a ritual sacrifice.
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- Analyzes how brutus plays the role of the tragic hero in the tragedy of julius caesar.
- Analyzes how brutus shows forth his self-righteousness as he makes the murder to be a ritual sacrifice.
- Analyzes how brutus is a self-righteous reformer whose political and personal delusions invite disaster.
- Analyzes how brutus is of high position and takes care in his decisions, going against caesar to help the country.
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