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If you are referring to the play, I don't know. If you are referring to reality, Brutus did not kill Caesar for power, his was an idealist, and joined the conspirators in order to save the republic.

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What motivates Cassius to tell Brutus about Caesars weakness?

Cassius has a lot of envy towards Caesar, he wants the power and wont let casar get it! so he manipulates brutus into thinking that Caesar is a tyrant and that hes going to abuse his power. brutus, being an idealist, believes Cassius and assassinates his friend, Caesar.


How is Cassius corrupted by power in Julius Caesar?

- he uses Brutus who is his friend to gain power bc/ he know that many people like Brutus - he accepted bribes from people - he wanted more power bc/ power is addicting. he was already so powerful but he wanted more, he thought caesar was not a good leader


How did Julius Caesar's friends betray him?

They killed him and most surprisingly his best friend, Brutus was in on it too. They taught he would gain to much power. Caear's last word's were "et tu Brute?" Which translates to " and you to Brutus?"


What does Brutus think of Caesar's rise to power in Julius Casear the play?

Brutus thinks that all of the power will go to Caesar's head.


Who convinces Brutus to join plot?

Cassius convinces Brutus to join the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar by appealing to Brutus's sense of honor and patriotism and by highlighting Caesar's growing power and ambition. Cassius also plays on Brutus's fear that Caesar's power will diminish the Roman Republic.


Who brought news to Brutus and Cassius?

The news brought to Brutus and Cassius primarily came from a character named Messala, a loyal friend and soldier. In Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar," Messala delivers updates regarding the growing power of Octavius and Antony, as well as the defeat of Brutus and Cassius's forces. His reports are crucial in shaping the decisions and strategies of Brutus and Cassius as they prepare for battle.


After listening to brutus' speech the crowd wants to?

The crowd wants Brutus to take power and rule Rome


What does Brutus suspect the people are cheering about How does he feel about this?

Brutus suspects that the people are cheering for Caesar, believing they are celebrating his potential rise to power. He feels troubled and conflicted about this, as he values the Republic and fears that Caesar's ambition could threaten its ideals. Brutus's concerns reflect his internal struggle between his loyalty to Caesar, a friend, and his duty to safeguard the freedom of the Roman people. Ultimately, he sees the cheers as a sign of a dangerous shift in power dynamics.


Why does Brutus want to spare Antony's life?

Brutus spares Antony because he doesn't want to further inflame the populace, and thinks that Antony, as Caesar's friend, can make the citizens understand why Caesar was killed. However, he has underestimated Antony, who turns his speech from one of support for the assassins to one that sets Rome against them. Antony reinforces his position of power in Rome and Brutus must flee.


What coming events disturbs Brutus?

Brutus is disturbed by the growing influence of Julius Caesar and the potential for him to become a tyrant. He is particularly troubled by the idea that Caesar's rise to power could threaten the Republic and its democratic ideals. Additionally, Brutus is conflicted about his loyalty to Caesar as a friend versus his duty to protect Rome from tyranny. This internal struggle ultimately leads him to join the conspiracy against Caesar.


Explain why it is important to the conspirators to have Brutus join them?

Brutus was a noble man. His presence would make the foul deed of murdering Caesar seem less cruel for he like the richest alchemy possesses the power of turning felonies to great deeds. He was honoured by the general Romans who will blindly believe in the righteousness of the task once Brutus becomes a party to it.


To what decision does Brutus come in his orchard?

brutus decides to kill caesar because he thinks caesar will abuse of his power if crowned king. (; by angie!