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Brutus is an idealist; Cassius is a pragmatist. Cassius was taking bribes and not punishing such corruption in his officers and Brutus didn't like it
To protect Brutus. If the soldiers killed him, Brutus would be safe.
Brutus was Caesar's protege.
Brutus's army has lost. Lucilius offers to take Brutus's place when the conquering armies arrive.
Octavian/Augustus had nothing to do with the death of Brutus. Brutus committed suicide.
Caesar's ghost
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Brutus is an idealist; Cassius is a pragmatist. Cassius was taking bribes and not punishing such corruption in his officers and Brutus didn't like it
A paper, a sealed letter reading "Brutus, thou sleep's; awake and see thyself."
Brutus was rarely upset--he was a stoical type of guy. He did get cheesed off at Cassius for being dishonest with the appointment of officers by selling the offices to the highest bidder (not unlike a recent Governor of Illinois).
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.
(Apex) Brutus reasons that killing Caesar was the sensible move.
Strato holds the sword for Brutus while Brutus runs into it, but Strato asks Brutus to shake his hand first, which Brutus did.
Portia, Brutus's wife, is worried about Brutus because he is hiding a secret from her.
Brutus' brother-in-law is Cassius. They are related through marriage as Cassius is married to Brutus's sister, Junia.
To protect Brutus. If the soldiers killed him, Brutus would be safe.
Brutus was Caesar's protege.