Cicero's involvement in a conspiracy depends on the specific historical context being referenced. In the context of the Catiline Conspiracy of 63 BCE, Cicero was actually a key figure in exposing and opposing the plot, rather than participating in it. He used his position as consul to reveal the conspiracy and protect the Roman state. Therefore, Cicero would not be part of the conspiracy in this instance.
They left Cicero out because of his age.
Brutus however disagrees, arguing that Cicero "will never follow anything" (Line 150). Cassius agrees to leave Cicero out of their conspiracy... The Cicero issue settled, some very important decisions are made.
He wouldn't follow someone else's idea's. -Synthetic.
The conspirators want Cicero to join the conspiracy becasue it will be more convincing once he lures Caesar to see the Senate the day he's assinated.
When Brutus rejects Cicero's involvement in their conspiracy against Caesar, Cassius is frustrated and disappointed. This reaction highlights a tension in their relationship, as Cassius values alliance and the wisdom Cicero brings, while Brutus prioritizes their moral stance and unity over individual contributions. It underscores Brutus's idealism and sense of honor, contrasting with Cassius's pragmatic approach, revealing their differing perspectives on leadership and trust within the conspiracy.
Brutus doesn't think that Cicero should be part of the conspiracy because Cicero could not stand to be a part of anything unless he had started it himself. Yeah, I've met people like that too.
They left Cicero out because of his age.
Cicero.
Brutus does. He says that Cicero will never go with a project he himself did not start.
No because he's black
Cicero is the senator whom Brutus refuses to ask to join the conspiracy.
Brutus however disagrees, arguing that Cicero "will never follow anything" (Line 150). Cassius agrees to leave Cicero out of their conspiracy... The Cicero issue settled, some very important decisions are made.
He wouldn't follow someone else's idea's. -Synthetic.
It was Lucius Sergius Catilina who led the Second Catilinarian conspiracy.
Brutus thinks that Cicero would not be happy in any movement he did not actually start himself. Basically, he thinks that Cicero has too much of a swollen ego for their purposes.
Brutus doesn't want him in the conspiracy; he says Cicero will never follow anything he doesn't start. It doesn't help Cicero; he dies anyway.
The conspirators want Cicero to join the conspiracy becasue it will be more convincing once he lures Caesar to see the Senate the day he's assinated.