How Does Cassius Manipulate Brutus

In William Shakespeare's famous play, Julius Caesar, the play revolves around the protagonist, Marcus Brutus, who also is the most honorable in the play. In Act 1, Scene 2, Cassius makes known that Brutus is loved by many in the country of Rome. He says, “I have heard Where many of the best respect in Rome, Except immortal Caesar, speaking of Brutus.” (I.2.61-63) Not only did the people of Rome think Brutus was honorable, but his enemies thought so as well. Although he was manipulated by Cassius to join the conspiracy, he still risked his life and image for his country, recognized his faults, and died honoring his country. First, Cassius tries to manipulate Brutus by trying to make him realize he will have Caesar’s title and sending testimonials from the people of Rome as a way to convince him to join the conspiracy, since he did not want to risk his life and image. Cassius explains how it would be a great opportunity to have a title like Caesar does. He says “Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,But in ourselves that we are underlings.'Brutus' and 'Caesar'—what should be in that …show more content…
With the anger of the people of the country he cared for in his head, he recognized his faults through his speech known as the, “Romans, countrymen, and lovers!” In his speech he mentions that he loved Caesar, but loved his country even more. He formally announces: ”If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say, that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: --Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.” (III.2.19-24) A character who kills almost never recognizes his faults like Brutus does. Not only did Brutus take responsibility of killing Caesar for the sake of his country, but he died honoring his country as