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Romans, countrymen, and lovers! hear me for my
cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me
for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that
you may believe: censure me in your wisdom, and
awake your senses, that you may the better judge.
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. Had you rather Caesar were living and
die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live
all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him;
as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was
valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I
slew him. There is tears for his love; joy for his
fortune; honour for his valour; and death for his
ambition. Who is here so base that would be a
bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended.
Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If
any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so
vile that will not love his country? If any, speak;
for him have I offended. I pause for a reply...
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Does Brutus or Cassius die first?
Cassius perished before Brutus.
Why did Brutus marry Cleopatra?
Brutus killed Caesar. He never married Cleopatra.
What do you think Julius Cesar meant when he said ET Tu Brutus?
As he was dying and saw Brutus who he thought of as a son he asked him " you too, Brutus"'because he was surprised to see him.
What is to be to brutus?
esse
What does Brutus mean?
The name Brutus means "slow-witted", "stupid" or "dull". It was supposedly given to Lucius Junius Brutus, the founder of the Roman Republic, because he pretended stupidity in order that the king wouldn't suspect his plotting.
Who is in charge of defense in Silverwing?
In charge of defense? Or do you mean in charge of the law. If that's the case, then Brutus the Owl is in supreme control of the law, and he decides how creatures are to be punished if the law is violated in any way.
What does Strato do for Brutus?
Strato holds the sword for Brutus while Brutus runs into it, but Strato asks Brutus to shake his hand first, which Brutus did.
Why is brutus wife worried about brutus?
Portia, Brutus's wife, is worried about Brutus because he is hiding a secret from her.
Who is Brutus' brother-in-law?
Brutus' brother-in-law is Cassius. They are related through marriage as Cassius is married to Brutus's sister, Junia.
Examples of orational piece by William Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare wrote many pieces that contained oratorical pieces. Some examples of these pieces are The Defense of Brutus or The Tribute by Anthony.
Why does lucilius pretend to be brutus?
To protect Brutus. If the soldiers killed him, Brutus would be safe.
Is Brutus displayed as a vilain or a hero?
In the play Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, Brutus is displayed as a tragic hero. All tragic heroes are brought down by their own hubris and it is no different for Brutus in this play. Brutus, did of course, betray and murder his closest friend Julius Caesar, but he did so for what he believed to be noble purposes. Brutus did not kill, or more correctly participate in Caesar's murder, out of malice, he loved Caesar but loved the republic of Rome more. His actions were in the defense of the Republic of Rome and because Marcus Brutus was loved by the people of Rome, the murder of Caesar was more readily accepted by the people. Brutus' hubris was not that he killed Caesar but that he misjudged the characters of those around him. Brutus was an idealist and believed as much in the goodness of people as he did the Republic of Rome. He missed judged Cassius motives in the beginning of the play and later misjudged Marc Antony. Brutus own air of superiority is in the end what brought him down, but he is not a villain but rather a tragic hero.
Who was Brutus to Caesar?
Brutus was Caesar's protege.
What killed brutus?
Brutus committed suicide.
What is brutus' last name?
Brutus is what we today consider a last name. The man's complete name was Marcus Junius Brutus.
What warning does Brutus receive from Julius?
Julius doesn't give Brutus a warning. However, before Julius died, he said "Et tu Brutus" or " and you Brutus". What meant is that even Brutus, who is his friend, wanted him dead.
How does Cassius respond to the death of brutus?
Cassius does not respond to the death of Brutus as Cassius dies before Brutus does. Brutus responds to Cassius' death with tender words.
