On Brutus's crusade to keep a republic that is inevitably lost to monarchy he, lets Cassius persuade him to join the conspirators, puts trust in Mark Antony, and kills himself. ... Cassius, a man jealous of Caesar's power tries to sway Brutus on the idea of killing Caesar, to save the republic Brutus's family fought for. Brutus is well respected by the people of Rome and Caesar and therefore Cassius knows that if he doesn't get Brutus to be come involved the assassination will never work out. ... Brutus, after ignoring Cassius's warnings, lets Mark Antony speak at Cae...

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In that same scene Caius Cassius quotes to Brutus: "Yes, every man of them: and no man but here honors you; and every one doth wish you had but that opinion of yourself which every noble roman bears of you. ... Cassius and his manipulative and condescending behavior convince Brutus that the Roman Society really wants and need him. ... Brutus uphold his image as a symbol of honor against Cassius and the other conspirators by his pride in his country and his autonomous act he uses to prevail evil. ... Brutus approves the request after Cassius disapproves. ... Brutus fol...

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Cassius' plot to gather a group of conspirators together and murder Caesar seemed perfect for Brutus. Cassius knew if the knew if the conspirators were backed by Brutus, they could win over Rome. ... Cassius approached Brutus saying, "Yes, every man of them, and no man here but honors you,"" (II, 1, 90-91). ... Antony had won the people of Rome over and drove Brutus and Cassius out of Rome. ...

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Cassius states "Let Antony and Caesar fall together," (2.1.161). ... Cassius strongly disagrees that one of Caesar's loyal friends should address the people. Brutus feels Antony's speech will be harmless and convinces Cassius to let Antony speak after him at the funeral. ...

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