Check out his response when Cassius asks him what's bothering him:īe not deceived. When we first meet Brutus, it becomes clear that he's the play's most psychologically complex character. But does his sense of patriotism really justify killing a friend and a major political leader? It turns out that this is one of the most important questions in the play, and there aren't any easy answers. OK, fine – we believe Brutus when he says it was hard for him to murder Caesar. If then that friendĭemand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is myĪnswer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved If there be any in this assembly, any dearįriend of Caesar's, to him I say that Brutus' love (1.2.75-89)Įven though Brutus "love" Caesar "well," he also fears that his friend will be crowned king, which goes against the ideals of the Roman Republic.Īfter killing his pal and washing his hands in his blood, Brutus defends his actions: I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well. Then must I think you would not have it so. What means this shouting? I do fear the people When Brutus hears how the commoners are treating Caesar like a rock star, he's worried for Rome: He has to choose between his loyalty to the Roman Republic and his loyalty to his friend, who seems like he could be heading toward tyrant status. Biggest Backstabber Ever or Roman Hero?īrutus' decision to stab Caesar in the back isn't an easy one. Does this make Brutus a villain worthy of a Lemony Snicket novel? Not necessarily, but we'll let you decide. One of the conspirators, Brutus is supposed to be Julius Caesar's BFF but he ends up stabbing his so-called pal in the back, literally and figuratively. (Click the character infographic to download.)
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