Julius Caesar Flaws

Julius Caesar is a tragedy about a ruler that is murdered by a group of conspirators, they go into a civil war with Caesar’s right hand man. William Shakespeare, in his tragedy Julius Caesar, proved that anyone with nobility, good intentions and the ability to recognize flaws will be a true hero. Brutus was trying to do everything he could for the people of Rome. Brutus explained why he killed Caesar, “That at his will he may do danger with. / The abuse of greatness is when it disjoins / Remorse from power” (II.i.17-19). Brutus was afraid that Caesar will become a tyrant and start treating people like slaves. Brutus was a great friend of Caesar, but he also became Caesar’s worst enemy. He betrayed Caesar’s trust and joined the assassination …show more content…
Brutus would have never joined the conspirators if it was not for, Rome. He wanted Rome to be a better place, where people were safe. Brutus found out from Cassius that Caesar was actually a bad guy, having too much power can corrupt your mind. Even if it meant killing Caesar just to keep Rome safe, Brutus will do it. Brutus loves Caesar and Caesar loves Brutus, but Brutus was worried about Caesar corrupting his own mind. Brutus believed that having too much power can break you down. Brutus did it for the people, he thought that only killing Caesar will stop …show more content…
A tragic hero is identified; a heroic figure that possesses a character flaw that leads to his defeat. Brutus is a tragic hero since he has a noble personality. Brutus did not trick anyone, he didn’t lie, unlike Cassius. He had pure intention to why he just the conspirators. Everything that he did was for the benefit of someone else. Even though he killed Antony’s best friend, Antony still recognized Brutus as “the noblest Roman of them all. Tragic heroes possess a character flaw, Brutus’ tragic flaw was being naive. He believed that everything was good in this world, that all men were