#10

            Brutus, though had been easily persuaded and hypocritical at times, was truly noble and valiant. Unlike the rest of the conspirators, Brutus killed Caesar because of his love for Rome. Cassius and the rest, they were all greedy and hungry for power and did not truly love Rome as much as they were jealous of Caesar.

Right before he kills himself, Brutus states, “Farewell, good Strato. Caesar, now be still. I killed not thee with half so good a will.” (V.v.55-57). Brutus committed suicide due to his belief that it was his time to pass, contrary to Cassius’s death caused by weakness and cowardliness.

Brutus’s tragic flaw of naivety became his downfall, but despite his faults, he was truly honorable and brave. Cassius was just sly and slick and Brutus was easily persuaded. This does not mean Brutus was evil or immoral.

            Good intentions came over Brutus during his mission to kill Caesar, not greed or a need for power. This is what sets him apart from the rest of the conspirators and becomes the reason as to why Mark Antony believes him to be noble. Brutus had just fallen into a trap, a trap that any person could be tricked for.  Everyone makes mistakes and though Brutus did not learn from his, he was still a person with good morals and principles. Mark Antony’s words were true and they rang clear, for Brutus was a noble man.