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1.255-259)? Cassius sees that Antony is a powerful speaker and that if Antony speaks the people will side with him. This shows that Cassius has a much better idea of how dangerous Antony is.
Although Cassius is correct on how dangerous Antony really is, Brutus' ideas are used because Brutus is the more dominant character. In the play Cassius is the more passive character and Brutus, the more authoritative. This is exemplified when Brutus and Cassius are arguing about allowing Cicero joining the assassination conspiracy. Cassius thinks that Cicero is a good and honorable man that should be included, but as soon as he nominates Cicero to join the group, Brutus steps in and says, "O, name him not! Let us not break with him, For he will never follow anything/ That other men begin- (2.1.162-165). Instead of contesting Brutus, Cassius just lets it pass and concedes to not permitting Cicero to join the group. Although this particular argument isn't pivotal to the plot, it augments how Brutus dominates what decisions are made. Brutus again shows his dominance over Cassius when the two are discussing military strategies. Cassius wants to stay where they are and let Octavius and Antony waste their energy trying to find Brutus and him. " Tis better that the enemy seek us; So shall he waste his means, and weary his soldiers -(4.3.228-229). This is a good idea and it should be used, but Brutus shows his precedence over Cassius by instantaneously replying, "Good reasons must by force give place by better -(4.3.233). Brutus then states his reason: if they get to Philipi first, they will have the better position. Cassius, who has a good argument, does not even try to contest Brutus. He backs down and says, "Then with your will, go on- (4.3.256). This decision leads to their armies losing and to the end of both their lives. Cassius has the better plan but he submits to Brutus. Finally, when Brutus and Cassius are arguing with each other about everything from taking bribes to who is the better soldier, Brutus again shows his superiority.
Cassius vs. ... In more than one occasion Cassius would have cracked and Brutus kept it together. ... Cassius almost lost it, but Brutus stepped in to take charge and told Cassius to be constant. ... With out Brutus there to keep him in line Cassius could have easily ruined the whole thing by trying to do it boldly and publicly out of rage. ... When Cassius had tried to rally ideas about Antony and Cicero, Brutus shut him down, because Brutus's goal was to knock Caesar out of the box with minimal impact on everyday life. ...
Even though they are on the same side, Cassius is Brutus" foil. ... Cassius gives in to every disagreement with Brutus, so Brutus won't leave Cassius by himself. ... Brutus trusts Cassius and his reasons for killing Caesar. ... Cassius knows that Brutus is very honest and patriotic. ... Cassius tried to persuade Brutus to not let him speak, but Brutus still let him. ...
Brutus, Cassius, Caesar, and the other Senators held the power to do things others could not. ... In this quote Brutus argued with Cassius about sending their troops to Philippi. ... Cassius felt this was a bad idea. Even though Cassius had the better judgement, and more experience as a soldier, Brutus seemed to ignore him. Cassius felt that Brutus had made a bad decision, but said no more about it and agreed with him. ...
He is assassinated by a group of conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius. ... Brutus" and Cassius" armies do not do so good and loose many men. ... The antagonists are Brutus and Cassius. ... The main conflict is good vs. evil. ... Every time Cassius talks to Brutus, he uses flattery, for example Cassius calls him "good Brutus" (I, ii) to make Brutus feel comfortable. ...
Also at Phillipi, Antony shows his ruthless nature when he immediately attacks, after Brutus left Cassius's army exposed. ... He led the whole conspiracy as Cassius stood back and watched. One of the reasons Brutus had the leader position was for an insurance, so the people will think that when Brutus kills Caeser, it wasn't that bad a thing since Brutus was a noble man. ... He showed this fear as the crowd cried out he said to Cassius, "What means this shouting? ... As for Brutus he is not the athletic type as he explain to Cassius why he chose not to run the race, "I am not games...