At first, Cassius instigated him to join their group to kill Caesar, but he believes Caesar is a great leader that could build a better country, so he refused. ... He could not distinguish those bogus letters were sent by Cassius, he doesn't realize roles being played by Cassius, Casca, and Antony. ... He just takes side of the story by Cassius that Caesar will be powerful to control Rome, but he doesn't really know if Caesar will do it or not. ... After Portia's death and Cassius discredit on the republican cause, Brutus becomes isolated. ...

• Word Count: 525
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Pairs like Julius Caesar and Regina George, Brutus and Cady Heron, and Cassius and Janis Ian both share characteristics that are arguably similar. ... Janis Ian is the Cassius of Mean Girls. ... Cassius similarly tells Brutus that "Men at some time are masters of their fates.  ...

• Word Count: 1010
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School