Andrew Bernstein once proclaimed "A hero has faced everything: he need not be undefeated, but he must be undaunted." Julius Caesar was a tragic work that tests the classic hero/villain character; these qualities are explored through the actions of Marcus Brutus' characters. Brutus joins a conspiracy against Caesar's rule, and the problem escalates into an even bigger problem. These tribulations were far beyond the thoughts of all the conspirators, and through thick and thin Brutus remained faithful. Brutus was a noble hero who was tested many times, and thanks to this he still managed 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 for his honor and nobility until the end. Brutus valued honor throughout this play, and its values are recognized in him and many other characters. Mark Antony mentions his valor frequently throughout the play, especially in his speech and his final words spoken over Brutus's limp body. “This was the noblest Roman of all. All the conspirators, except him, did this out of envy of the great Caesar. Only in an honest general thought and for the common good of all did he make one. His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that nature could stand up and say to the whole world: "This was a man." (Antony Act: V) This speech was given by Antony after the death of Brutus. Through these words Antony states that of all the conspirators Brutus was the noblest and noblest. During Antony's speech to the plebs, he states numerous times that "Brutus is an honorable man." Many times you start to believe that Antonio is being sarcastic. This theory is put to shame by the words reported at the end. Antony... half of the paper... Of these, the only one he wronged was Caesar, and the only ones who wronged him were Cassius and Antony. “And by Mark Antony, think not of him.” (Act Brutus: II). Brutus tells the conspirators after they say they will kill Antony. Brutus trusted Antony throughout all of Cassius' warnings. Brutus gave him guidelines to follow and then left trusting him to follow them. Therefore, through Brutus' trust towards his enemies, he shows that he trusts his friends more. “Judge me, gods! Am I wrong, do I have my enemies? And if it were not so, how could I wrong a brother” (Act Brutus: IV). These words followed Cassius' accusation of Brutus having harmed him. This quote explains that Brutus would hardly have wronged his enemies, so he could not have wronged Cassius. Through love and trust Brutus shows the heroism and trust he places in others, and his actions also demonstrate his heroism.
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