The conspirators bring to attention the question of whether or not to kill Antony. They fear that Caesar's death will cause Antony to seek revenge. ... Brutus feels Antony is powerless without Caesar and that they should "be sacrifices, but not butchers," (2.1.166). ... These three errors of judgment prove to be the death of Brutus in the end. Since Brutus is so firmly committed to himself and so proud of his honor, he cannot see the "general good," (2.1.12). ...

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