The Real Hero of Julius Caesar In Julius Caesar, by Shakespeare, the true hero lies not within Caesar or Cassius, but Brutus. ... It is shown in every act of every scene and shows Caesars true honor and nobility. ... In Act 1, Scene 2, Cassius tries to get Brutus to join the conspiracy, but he feels that he doesn't want to betray Caesar. He had to make his decisions to be the correct ones and in Act 3 Brutus kills Caesar only because he is concerned of what will happen to Rome if Caesar remains in power. ... Furthermore, another lack of judgment occurs again in ...

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To exemplify, Brutus remarks, " Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more" (Act 3 Scene 2). ... If any, speak; for him I have offended" (Act 3 Scene 2). ... Brutus remarks, "But as he was ambitious, I slew him" (Act 3 Scene 2). ... (Act 3 Scene 2). ... For instance, Brutus mentions, "Seek none, conspiracy; hide it in smiles and affability" (Act 2 Scene 1). ...

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In "Julius Caesar," words as a tool of verbal and emotional powerplay are a persuasive force, capable of altering the actions of individuals. In Act 1 of the play, Cassius, a shrewd and manipulative character, utilises verbal and emotional powerplay in his attempt to draw Brutus into the conspiracy. ... By pointing out Caesar's weaknesses and emphasising the fact that Caesar is no better than Brutus "What should be in that name, Caesar? ... Realising that Calpurnia has thwarted the assassination plans Decius must act quickly. ... In Act 3, Brutus appeals to the virtues of patriotism and h...

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There are many reasons for both Brutus and Cassius to lead the assassination plot and to lead in the Civil War that follows Julius Caesar's assassination. ... When Brutus has been defeated and runs onto his own sword to avoid being captured, he seems to welcome his death as though it were almost a punishment for his offence in killing Caesar: "Caesar now be still; /I kill"d not thee with half so good a will" (Act 5, Scene 5, Lines 51-2). ... In his speech to the Roman people, Brutus offers justification for his act: "not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more" (Act 3, Scene...

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