"The tragedy of Brutus is that of a conflict between personal friendship and patriotic duty." The patriotic Brutus is at war with the more affectionate Brutus. Faced with his own troubles he makes his decisions based on the principles of honour forged by the Rome he would die for.
Such as seen in his relationship with Cassius, Brutus forms friendship based on mutual views not emotion. "I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king." were the words from Brutus that created the foundation of his friendship with Cassius .
However surrendering himself to Cassius's perspective of Caesar, he believed would be the betrayal of his friendship with Caesar .However with his tactical words "I had as lief not be, as live to be in awe of such a thing as I myself" Cassius manages to imbalance Brutus's loyalty to the son of Rome.
Although Cassius words proved to be moving, it was letters like these , "Brutus, thou sleep'st Awake , and see thyself ..." which Cassius had sent , to inspire Brutus to once again decide upon honour. Those were the words that stirred inside of Brutus a storm whereby honour overpowered friendship and trust.
Although there is not complete trust between Cassius and Brutus , together the embark on a dangerous journey to rid Rome of tyranny. …show more content…
On the other hand Brutus is in agony about the death of his beloved Caesar especially since Caesar's words last to him were "Et to Brute?" Brutus tries with difficulty to recollect himself, because as a man of honour he had said "0, that we could come by Caesar's spirit and not dismember Caesar!" in his mind and his words he had to insure "Ambitions debt is paid." Even if these plans meant the life of his beloved Caesar whom he loved but not as much as Rome and the name of