B. "As a greatly respected Roman, Brutus will bring credibility to the conspiracy."
The conspirators wanted as many powerful men on their side as they could get, in the hopes of convincing the people that killing Caesar was for the better.
Cassius also wanted to kill Marc Antony, Caesar's closest ally.
They want Brutus to help them.
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After the exeunt of everyone except Brutus and Cassius, Brutus tells Cassius that Brutus is not as athletic as Antony, so Brutus doesn't want to attend that day's race (28-29).
Move inside the tent where the men would not hear them
Cassius and Brutus were brothers-in-law, and were presumed to be close friends. Cassius trusted Brutus and wanted to let him in because he was close to Julius Caesar and could help guide their blades to him without suspicion.
Cassius and casca want brutus to win.
he wants him to assasinate Caesar
Cassius also wanted to kill Marc Antony, Caesar's closest ally.
Well Cassius wants Brutus on his side, not only because Brutus was good friends with Caesar, but because Brutus is a very noble and loyal person that everyone wants on their side. Cassius is persuaded by another conspirator to trick Brutus into thinking that the citizens of Rome want Brutus to become king not Caesar. Cassius tricks Brutus by forging letters. The letters were said to be written by citizens telling Brutus that they envy him and do not want Caesar to become King, they would rather have him.
Well Cassius wants Brutus on his side, not only because Brutus was good friends with Caesar, but because Brutus is a very noble and loyal person that everyone wants on their side. Cassius is persuaded by another conspirator to trick Brutus into thinking that the citizens of Rome want Brutus to become king not Caesar. Cassius tricks Brutus by forging letters. The letters were said to be written by citizens telling Brutus that they envy him and do not want Caesar to become King, they would rather have him.
They want Brutus to help them.
Cassius has been less than honest; he takes bribes from soldiers who want to be promoted. He has also tolerated one of his corrupt officers who has taken bribes from people outside of the army. Brutus has had this man arrested, and censures Cassius for his own corruption.
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move inside the tent where the men would not hear them
move inside the tent where the men would not hear them
After the exeunt of everyone except Brutus and Cassius, Brutus tells Cassius that Brutus is not as athletic as Antony, so Brutus doesn't want to attend that day's race (28-29).