![]() Consequently, he forfeited the authority about the last word of the murder, and this ensured that Antony succeeded in inciting the plebeians to protest against his compatriots (Bowen, Shakespeare, and Garcia 47). He again showed the naivety of his idealism during Caesar’s funeral when he allowed Antony to make the famous oration over the remains of Caesar. For instance, when Cassius suggested to him that the conspirators would kill Caesar and Antony, he blatantly ignored them. His quest to put his ambitions on top of everything makes him fit the description of being “the noblest of the Romans.” Besides, he is also committed to principle, and this works against him always as he consistently makes miscalculations. This character has a rather rigid ideology that doubles up as both his strength and weakness. He is also a loving pal and a noble military leader. Apart from being a powerful figure, he comes out as a loving husband and a good master of his servants. ![]() ![]() Brutus, being the tragic hero of the play, portrays immense complexity in the character and motivations. ![]()
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