... /manipulative character overbears his kindness. Revenge is an obvious act of evil and his desire for revenge is clearly shown in the quotes. "Villains! You did not so when / Your vile daggers hacked in the sides of Caesar. " (Shakespeare IV, I, 39-40, 780). These direct ... his feeling and caused Brutus to act from guilt. This was established when Cassius compared Brutus to his ancestors. Brutus appeared to be innocent and take action on what Cassius said was right. That does not mean that Brutus was not a manipulator as well. Brutus' manipulation is clearly shown through emotional appeal...

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... appeal to Brutus' selfish side and trying to make him a conspirator. Another trait is his jealousy which is the fuel fire for the rest of his flaws. One of the quotes where we can see this is where he says "I know where I will wear this dagger then; Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius." This quote shows that he is ... jealous of Caesar because he has more power than him and he is willing to kill him. He also says "But what of Cicero? Shall we sound him? I think he will stand very strong with us." ... underlying motives or was narcissistic but was thinking of the good of his c...

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