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Essay / The Role of Heroism in Julius Caesar - 779
Andrew Bernstein once proclaimed: "A hero has faced everything: he need not be undefeated, but he must be fearless." » Julius Caesar was a tragic play that tested the classic hero/villain persona; these qualities are explored through the actions of Marcus Brutus' characters. Brutus joins a conspiracy against Caesar's rule, and this becomes an even bigger problem. These tribulations went far beyond the thoughts of any of the conspirators, and Brutus remained true, through thick and thin. Brutus was a noble hero who was tested many times, and because of this he was able to maintain his honor and nobility until the end, he loved and trusted all Romans with all his heart, and his intentions were always for the best of Rome. Brutus was a hero until the end because of his honor and nobility. Brutus valued honor throughout this play, and his values are recognized by him and many other characters. Marc Antony even mentions his bravery several times throughout the play, notably in his speech and his last words spoken over the inert body of Brutus. “He was the noblest Roman of all. All the conspirators, except him, did this out of envy of the great Caesar. It is only in an honest general thought and for the common good of all that he made one. His life was sweet and the elements so mixed in him that nature could rise up and say to the whole world, “He was a man.” » (Antony Act: V) This speech was delivered by Antony after the death of Brutus. With these words Antony declares that of all the conspirators Brutus was the noblest and noblest. During Antony's speech to the plebs, he repeatedly states that "Brutus is an honorable man." On several occasions, you begin to believe that Antoine is being sarcastic. This theory is put to shame through the words spoken at the end. Antony... middle of paper ... Of those, the only one he wronged was Caesar, and the only ones who wronged him were Cassius and Antony. “And as for Marc Antony, don’t think about him.” (Act Brutus: II). Brutus says this to the conspirators after they say they will kill Antony. Brutus trusted Antony despite all of Cassius' warnings. Brutus gave him guidelines to follow, then walked away trusting him to follow them. Therefore, through Brutus's trust in his enemies, he shows that he trusts his friends more. “Judge me, gods!” Am I wrong, do I have enemies? And if not, how could I wrong a brother” (Act Brutus: IV). These words followed Cassius's accusation that Brutus had wronged him. This quote explains that Brutus would hardly harm his enemies, so he could not harm Cassius. Through love and trust, Brutus demonstrates heroism and the trust he places in others, and his actions also demonstrate his heroism..