If someone is loyal, most likely they will stand up for what they believe in. Sometimes it may be a friend or a political belief, but one certainly will not compromise their beliefs id they are truly loyal. In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, there are numerous examples of loyalty present. Several different characters are loyal to one another or their country, while other characters are not loyal at all. This may go for Brutus or Cassius, as they often manipulate and betray each other. While other characters like Antony will fight to the death to prove his loyalty to Caesar. Loyalty shown in the play may have possibly foreshadowed the success of some characters and led to the manipulation and downfall of others. Because Julius Caesar was a controversial leader, many of the conspirators had different reasons for his death. For example, a senator Marcus Brutus wants to take down Caesar for the good of Rome. He has been manipulated by Cassius who tells him that the Republic will be demolished if Caesar may be crowned emperor. While addressing the crowd, Brutus explains, “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.ii.19-21). Brutus tries to justify his motives by showing his loyalty to Rome. Although it may seem that Brutus is doing right for his country, he soon creates many enemies in the triumvirate that want to avenge Caesar, one of them being Mark Antony. Brutus believes that what he is doing is for the best, but most of the plebeians disagree with his ideas and will eventually stand with Mark Antony, who manipulates the plebeians to stand with him. Eventually, Mark Antony will turn Brutus’s sword against him. Clearly, Brutus’s loyalty to Rome did not reward him with good fortune as it created more enemies and eventually led to his death. Since Mark Antony is loyal to Julius Caesar, he worked endlessly to avenge Julius Caesar. Mark Antony was one of the closest people to Julius Caesar. After Antony discovers a dead Julius Caesar, he is in a state of shock and horror. Being incredibly crestfallen, Antony offers, “ No place will please me so, no mean of death, / As here by Caesar, and by you cut off, / The choice of and master spirits of this age” (III.i.165-167). Obviously, Antony shows his upmost loyalty to Caesar by offering to die beside him. However, the conspirators already decided not to kill Antony, which was the greatest mistake they made. After he addressed the conspirators, he states to himself, “And Caesar 's spirit, ranging for revenge, / […] / Shall in these confines with a monarch’s voice / Cry ‘Havoc!’ and let slip the dogs of war” (III.i.277-280). Antony declares that he will fulfill Caesar’s request and avenge the death of Caesar, even if it means that there will be a civil war. Antony
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Cassius is not a loyal person; however, he is loyal to Brutus. At times, Cassius and Brutus disagree on certain ideas. Cassius often comes up with a worthy plan; however, Brutus is arrogant and denies his ideas. This leads to disagreements between the two, making it harder for them to be successful. . For instance, Cassius offers “Decius, well urged: I think it is not meet, / Mark Antony, so well beloved of Caesar, / Should outlive Caesar: /[…]/ Let Antony and Caesar fall together” (II.ii.157-163). Brutus then responds, “Our course will seem too bloody, Caius Cassius, / […] / For Antony is but a limb of Caesar” (II.ii.164-167). This conversation demonstrates the arrogance of Brutus and the disagreements between Brutus and Cassius. Their loyalty struggles at times, especially when it comes to decision making. If Cassius would have taken over Caesar himself, he could have followed through with his own plans. Antony most likely would have been killed, and there would have been no bloody civil war. In addition, Cassius is often a manipulative man. The true reason for their loyalty is because Cassius manipulated Brutus into taking over Caesar. He talks to him during the games about Caesar and how he is no better than Brutus. Brutus is reluctant, but Cassius will get his way. This is evident when Cassius
Cassius is not a loyal person; however, he is loyal to Brutus. At times, Cassius and Brutus disagree on certain ideas. Cassius often comes up with a worthy plan; however, Brutus is arrogant and denies his ideas. This leads to disagreements between the two, making it harder for them to be successful. . For instance, Cassius offers “Decius, well urged: I think it is not meet, / Mark Antony, so well beloved of Caesar, / Should outlive Caesar: /[…]/ Let Antony and Caesar fall together” (II.ii.157-163). Brutus then responds, “Our course will seem too bloody, Caius Cassius, / […] / For Antony is but a limb of Caesar” (II.ii.164-167). This conversation demonstrates the arrogance of Brutus and the disagreements between Brutus and Cassius. Their loyalty struggles at times, especially when it comes to decision making. If Cassius would have taken over Caesar himself, he could have followed through with his own plans. Antony most likely would have been killed, and there would have been no bloody civil war. In addition, Cassius is often a manipulative man. The true reason for their loyalty is because Cassius manipulated Brutus into taking over Caesar. He talks to him during the games about Caesar and how he is no better than Brutus. Brutus is reluctant, but Cassius will get his way. This is evident when Cassius