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Why do the others pacify him Brutus?
Why do the others pacify Brutus? They think that Brutus is the wisest and isn’t easily swayed by others, even though he turns out to be, and they need him because he is essential to the conspiracy.
What does Brutus say about honor?
While Cassius and Brutus discuss honor, Brutus tells Cassius that he “loves the name of honor more than he fears death.” Here, Cassius explains that he agrees, revealing that he sees this quality of honor in Brutus.
How does Brutus’s honor lead to his downfall?
He was a highly honored man in Rome, but he made some bad choices like conspiring against Caesar. This causes him to lose his honor, family, and Roman respect. Brutus is the tragic hero because he has a fatal flaw, a series of bad choices that he makes, and can be felt sympathetic towards in the end.
Which soldier agrees to help Brutus kill himself?
Strato
Strato agrees to hold Brutus’ sword while he runs on it, and Brutus thus commits suicide.
What key mistakes does Brutus make?
Brutus makes very large mistakes in this play. Brutus listening to Cassius about assassinating Caesar in the beginning of the play. Brutus not killing Caesar. Brutus having his army meet the enemy in Philippi.
How does Brutus speak out against the behavior of the other conspirators?
Give an example when Brutus spoke out against the behavior of the others. “Oh name him not. Let us not break him, for he never will follow anything the other men will begin.” Who is the only one that doesn’t seem to want Cicero to be in on the plot?
Why is Brutus not an honorable man?
There are also other reasons why Brutus should not be considered honorable. In the play three distict act can be recalled. The first dishonorable act Brutus commits is not standing up for what he believes to be true. He agrees to kill Caeser only because Cassius convinces him that it must be done.
Was Brutus actually honorable?
Honor in Julius Caesar is synonymous with bravery and selflessness. This is why Brutus is considered honorable by nearly every character in the play: he is earnestly committed to public service and the overall good of his country. It is precisely this virtue that Cassius exploits for his own aims.
Why was Brutus not an honorable man?
Why did Shakespeare kill off Brutus?
Brutus kills himself at the end of Julius Caesar because he considers it more honorable to die by his own hand than to be captured by his enemies.
What were Brutus 3 Mistakes?
There are three errors that seem to be the most significant. They are refusing to take an oath, not killing Antony and allowing Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral. The plot against Caesar is first devised by Cassius, who slowly allows Brutus to take over the arrangements.