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Decius Brutus

 

            The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, a play written by William Shakespeare, told a story of love, betrayal, and enormous greed. This paper will analyze the motivation, revelation, and dynamic qualities of the character, Brutus.
             What was Brutus" motivation in this play? It was simply to bring Rome out from under the dictatorship it fell prisoner to. Brutus felt Caesar already controlled much more than necessary. In Act I, scene ii, lines 78-79 Caesar states, "I do fear the people/Choose Caesar for their king." This is clear evidence Brutus is intimidated by the fact that Rome could be controlled by a single, power craving dictator. Brutus intends on saving Rome from this monarchy.
             The revelation of Brutus is brought to the reader by several different occurrences. One of Brutus" own statements reveals what kind of character he is. "No, not an oath. If not the face of men," (2.1.114). These powerful words of Brutus propose he is a man of loyalty and honesty. Brutus is also revealed to the audience by his feeling toward doing the "right" thing. "If it be aught toward the general good," (1.2.85). Therefore, Brutus truly thinks of Rome before himself or anyone else. He would rather kill Caesar, a dear friend, to help Rome become better.
             Brutus has some dynamic qualities throughout the play. One example of how he changes is when he becomes a conspirator. "Give me your hands all over, one by one." (2.1.112). Brutus said these words after agreeing to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Another dynamic quality of Brutus occurs on the battlefield where he realizes he was wrong and commits suicide. "Hold then my sword, and turn away thy face, /While I do run upon it." (5.1.47-48). Brutus understands he made the wrong choice and decides to keep at least some of his honor by killing himself on the battlefield.
             This paper has analyzed the motivation, revelation, and dynamic qualities of the character, Brutus. In conclusion, it becomes understood that Brutus was an honest man who did things simply because they were the "right" thing to do or so he thought.


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