Nobleness In Julius Caesar
In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar several main characters are fit to rule Rome after the death of Caesar. Among them are Brutus, Cassius, and Antony. Although each have their particular strengths, Brutus is the superior choice for leader. His nobleness, compassion, and intelligent decision making are shown throughout the play. Brutus’ nobleness is shown in Act I when he tells Cassius about how much he values honor.
Set honor in one eye and death i’ th’ other, and I will look on both indifferently; for let the gods so speed me, as I love the name of honor more than I fear death( I.ii.86-89).
This is saying that he cares about being honorable and respected from people in his country. He is not scared as death as long as he is known to be honorable. Later Antony also talks about Brutus in Act III and says, “For Brutus is an honorable man/so are they all, all honorable men…”( III.ii.83-85). This shows that everyone is Rome thinks that Brutus is a noble and trustworthy person. Brutus also tells Antony after they have killed Caesar, “Our hearts you see not; they are pitiful/and pity to the general wrong of Rome…”(III.i.169-170). This shows that Brutus is a really good friend of Caesar but he had to kill him for the greater good of Rome. His nobleness caused him to kill his own friend for his country. Brutus also shows …show more content…
In Act I he says, “Than that poor Brutus, with himself at war/Forgets the shows of love to other men(I.ii.46-47). This shows that he is caring for other people because even when he is in conflict with himself, he still tells himself to be kind to other people. Caesar in Act III says, “Et tu, Brute? Then fall, Caesar.(III.i.77). This shows that Caesar is surprised that even Brutus is trying to kill him. Caesar being surprised shows that Brutus is a caring guy and does not seem like a man that would do that. Brutus’ compassion causes the people in Rome to love and respect
Set honor in one eye and death i’ th’ other, and I will look on both indifferently; for let the gods so speed me, as I love the name of honor more than I fear death( I.ii.86-89).
This is saying that he cares about being honorable and respected from people in his country. He is not scared as death as long as he is known to be honorable. Later Antony also talks about Brutus in Act III and says, “For Brutus is an honorable man/so are they all, all honorable men…”( III.ii.83-85). This shows that everyone is Rome thinks that Brutus is a noble and trustworthy person. Brutus also tells Antony after they have killed Caesar, “Our hearts you see not; they are pitiful/and pity to the general wrong of Rome…”(III.i.169-170). This shows that Brutus is a really good friend of Caesar but he had to kill him for the greater good of Rome. His nobleness caused him to kill his own friend for his country. Brutus also shows …show more content…
In Act I he says, “Than that poor Brutus, with himself at war/Forgets the shows of love to other men(I.ii.46-47). This shows that he is caring for other people because even when he is in conflict with himself, he still tells himself to be kind to other people. Caesar in Act III says, “Et tu, Brute? Then fall, Caesar.(III.i.77). This shows that Caesar is surprised that even Brutus is trying to kill him. Caesar being surprised shows that Brutus is a caring guy and does not seem like a man that would do that. Brutus’ compassion causes the people in Rome to love and respect