The tragedy of Julius Caesar has been misnamed. Though it is true that the play reveals the classic example of tragedy, Brutus a noble hero who suffers a tragic end due to two flaws in his character. The play is in fact more about Brutus than Julius Caesar. Brutus meets a tragic end because he is gullible and a bad decision-maker. .
The number one flaw Brutus has is he is gullible. For example, in act 1 scene 2 lines 85-87 Brutus says "I would face either honor or death to do what must be done." This quote shows that Brutus is gullible because it says that he can do anything. This also shows that he eventually kills himself. In addition, in act 2 scene 1 line 162 Brutus says "our course will seem too bloody." This shows that Brutus is gullible because Mark Antony (the person he refers to in the quote) will become a problem later on. This also shows that he is gullible because if the people of Rome would be o.k. With one murder they would probably be cool with two murders. Therefore, Brutus shows he is a very gullible person.
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Brutus's second flaw is being a bad decision-maker. For example, in act 2 scene 1 line 112 Brutus says "Give me your hands one by one." (In simpler terms he officially joins the conspiracy) This shows that Brutus is a bad decision-maker by joining the conspiracy. This also shows that Brutus will eventually make more bad decisions due to lack of thought. In addition in act 2 scene 2 line 98 Brutus says "let him speak" (referring to Mark Antony.) This shows that Brutus is a bad decision-maker because Mark Antony will turn the crowd against the conspirators. This also shows that Brutus is a bad decision-maker because Mark Antony can do nothing but hurt him. Therefore Brutus shows he is flawed in his thinking. .
In conclusion, Brutus is a bad decision-maker and very gullible. The downfall of Brutus is caused by two major flaws: one is him being gullible and the other is him being a bad decision-maker.
