Brutus's first faulty judgment has to do with Cassius's motives. He believes that Cassius wants to kill Caesar for the well-being of Rome, while what Cassius truly wants is to cease being controlled by Caesar and take power over Rome. Brutus's main fault occurs when he opposes Cassius's idea to kill Mark Antony. Cassius knows that Mark Antony will always be loyal to Caesar, and that he has to be eliminated, since he is an excellent orator and holds great political power. Brutus believes that Antony will not have any power once Caesar is killed; Brutus tells Cassius, "And ...

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Next, Cassius comes to Brutus with the other conspirators (Casca, Cinna, Decius, Trebonius, and Metellus) to discuss the plans to kill Caesar. Brutus is first introduced to everyone, and then is pulled aside by Cassius. Cassius suggests that they all take an oath, but Brutus says no, that if what they plan to do isn't enough to bond them, then they shouldn't do it. ...

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Brutus's noble and honest traits, most opposite of Caesar, Cassius, and Antony, prove to reconcile his true leadership ability. ... In the beginning, we learn of the jealousy of Cassius, a "loyal" politician in Caesar's court who is hungry for power. It is this jealousy that drives Cassius to use the power of persuasion on Brutus. ... "If it be aught toward the general good, Set honor in one eye and death i" th" other And I will look on both indifferently"(page 11, line 85); Brutus carries this inspiration with him throughout the play and is driven by a thought of the honor, not corr...

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