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For some people the words "tragic hero" are a term of art, fixed in meaning for all time by AC Bradley in 1906. If that is the meaning you are using, you will be trying to find the arcane qualifications of a Shakespearean tragic hero according to this definition, including being a member of the nobility and having a "tragic flaw" which is some characteristic which can be twisted into being described as a defect. Personally, I prefer to adopt a more flexible idea of what tragedy is and what its heroes are like. Essentially, a tragedy is a story where the main characters go from a happy situation to a miserable one in which they probably die. A successful tragedy is one where we genuinely like the main character or characters and are saddened by their unhappy end. Brutus is such a character: he is noble and public-spirited, and his Stoic philosophy is admirable. This to me makes him a tragic hero. Cassius is not as easy to like: he is motivated by envy and is less than honest in his dealings which causes friction between him and the high-minded Brutus.
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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.
What tragic flaw does Brutus reveal in his response to Cassius concerns about marching there armies to philipi?
Brutus reveals his tragic flaw of idealism and overconfidence in his response to Cassius's concerns about marching to Philippi. He dismisses Cassius's pragmatic caution, believing that their moral cause will ensure victory regardless of the strategic disadvantages. This unwavering belief in the righteousness of their mission ultimately leads to their downfall, as he underestimates the enemy and overestimates their own strength. Brutus's inability to adapt to the realities of war highlights his tragic naivety.
What happened to Cassius and brutus?
Brutus kills himself, as does cassius.
Why do Brutus and Cassius fight before entering battle?
U are awesome. Brutus and Cassius fight because Brutus was angry at CAssius. When Cassius was sleeping Brutus came in with a knife. SO close that almost Cassius died but no Cassius woke up and took a knife beside him and knife fight Brutus. It was so long because Cassius threw a knife at Brutus And Brutus DIED
Why did brutus and Cassius have a falling out?
Cassius and Brutus are allies until Cassius accuses Brutus of taking bribes. Brutus refuses to lift the accusation and the two have a falling out.
Why did Brutus's and Cassius have a falling out?
Cassius and Brutus are allies until Cassius accuses Brutus of taking bribes. Brutus refuses to lift the accusation and the two have a falling out.
Does Brutus or Cassius die first?
Cassius perished before Brutus.
How are the deaths of Brutus and Cassius alike and different in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar?
They both commited suicide due to realizing that they were losing the battle against Antony and Octavius at Phillipi. They are different because Cassius didn't neede to beg anyone to kill him his slave Pindarus had no trouble killing Cassius because it meant he was free from his rule and Cassius wouldn't be missed by most where as Brutus had to beg his soldiers to kill him because Brutus was an honorable man and prior to the speech of Antony at Caesar's funeral, was beloved by by the Romans.eventually the slave named Clitus allowed Brutus to run upon his sword.
When brutus received the word that Cassius was not happy how did describe Cassius?
Cassius convinced Brutus that it was right to kill Caesar and Brutus plots to kill him.
How does the argument between Brutus and Cassius end?
Brutus orders Cassius to stap him in the heart but Cassius refuses.
Why is Brutus angry with Cassius as Act IV begins?
Cassius was not being a good friend to Brutus. Cassius did not give Brutus money, although it turned out it was Cassius' bankers fault. And Cassius had not been around to comfort Brutus who had to deal with the loss of his wife.
Where are Brutus and Cassius?
Brutus and Cassius live in Rome where the play takes place.
