Brutus is
torn between his love of Caesar and his love of Rome. When he is approached by Cassius about
participating in a conspiracy to assassinate Caesar, Cassius appeals to Brutus on the basis of
patriotism. While Cassius is driven primarily by fear and resentment at the idea that he might
have to bow down to Caesar, who was once his peer, he knows that Brutus loves and is loyal to
Caesar--Brutus is, in fact, one of his closest friends. That's why it is important to Cassius to
involve Brutus in the plot: if Brutus is part of it, it will lend credence to the conspirators'
claim that they acted for the good of Rome.
Brutus is swayed by the idea that
it will be a disaster for Rome if Caesar gains too much power and becomes a tyrant. At the same
time, he feels deep respect for and faithfulness towards Caesar, his dear friend. He is forced
to weight the good of his country against the personal pain he will experience from turning on
and betraying his friend.
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