character sketch of brutus about 150 words
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Brutus is known as a tragic hero in the play Julius Caesar because he faces a major conflict between his loyalty to his friend and his loyalty to his country. Although Brutus' relationship with Caesar is strong, his relationship with the people of Rome is stronger. Brutus loves Julius Caesar as a friend but does not want anyone to become so powerful that they are able to become a dictator over the people of Rome. Brutus is a complex character. He has always been thought of as honorable and noble. He has strict moral and ethical beliefs that guide his life and guide his desire to protect the people of Rome, but he appears hypocritical when he becomes involved in the plot to commit murder. Because of Brutus' honorable reputation, others join in the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar because they trust Brutus' character. It is Brutus' honorable nature that causes him to fall victim to the manipulation of Cassius, Antony, and the other conspirators.