Why is Julius Caesar a tragedy?

Answer 1

The tragedy in Julius Caesar lies not in the death of Julius Caesar, but in the failure of Brutus and Cassius to adapt themselves to conditions after his death. Cassius fails, not because he lacks ability, but because he allows his prejudice against Caesar to impact his character, He also fails because he allows his friendship with Brutus to overrule his better judgment. Brutus Fails because he is an idealist who lacks the practical judgment to be a good leader.

Answer 2

Tragedy is one in which death of many important characters take place. The same was the case with the play "Julius Caesar" where the death of Julius Caesar himself, Brutus, Cassius, Portia, Cinna makes the play a tragedy. It ends with a war where many noble men like Brutus had died.

Answer 3

Mostly because Brutus and Cassius end up dead at the end. It's not a happy ending except for Antony and Octavian, but then Macbeth is a tragedy and it ends up happily for Malcolm.