In Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, Brutus and Cassius are both considered honorable men by But, like all traits honor is in the eye of the beholder. Honor is defined as evidenceor symbols of distinction. Those who are placed in power are often chosen because of theirtraits, which include being honorable. If those in power have any faults, it could diminish theirposition in the eyes of the public. Brutus is considered an honorable man by all those who live in Rome. He is aclose friend of Caesar, husband of Portia, and is also a Senator. Brutus is drawn into killingCaesar by Cassius, who was jealous of Caesar's degree of power. Brutus was pulled into thescheme by letters brought to his house by Decius to make him think that the people of Romewanted him to replace Caesar. Brutus also feels that Caesar is being given too much power andwill destroy Rome's democracy. Brutus' reason for killing Caesar is to benefit Rome, he provesthis when he states"If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer:not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more." After losing to Mark Antony andOctavious, Brutus runs onto his own sword. He sticks to his beliefs, not altering them for others. Cassius is the leader of the conspirators. He is jealous of the power that Caesarholds and wants for himself. Caesar says that Cassius"...Cassius has a lean and hungry look. Hethinks to much. Such men are dangerous.", meaning that he looks sneaky and is not to betrusted. The whole idea to kill Caesar begins with Cassius, he convinces the other Senators todo as he wishes. Cassius commits suicide because he is afraid of what will happen to him ifMark Antony and Octavius find him. Another reason for his suicide is because he believes thathis men have lost the battle and he does not want to face the consequences. Brutus is the more honorable man because he continues to act upon his beliefs. He never gives in to the ideas of ...
