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WHAT WOULD HE DO IF HE WAS EMPEROR INSTEAD OF JULIUS CAESAR? PLEASE SEND ME LINKS TO PROVE IT

2007-10-19 12:31:31 · 2 answers · asked by WadeIsMV3 2 in Arts & Humanities History

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Well, for starters, Brutus would NEVER be "emperor"; he was a staunch Republican. He joined the plot to kill Caesar exactly because he was afraid that Caesar would become king and destroy the Roman Republic:

"Marcus Brutus: The most complex character in this play, Brutus is one of the men who assassinate Caesar in the Senate. Brutus is complex, because he does not kill Caesar for greed, envy nor to preserve his social position like so many of the other conspirators against Caesar. This Brutus makes very clear in his speech in Act III, Scene II (Lines 12-76), when he explains his actions as being for the good of Rome.

Unlike the other conspirators, Brutus is in fact a dear friend of Caesar's but kills his beloved friend not for who he is, but what he could become as a King. It is for this reason that when Brutus dies by suicide in Act V, Mark Antony describes his bitter enemy by saying "This [Brutus] was the noblest Roman of them all;" (Act V, Scene V, Line 68). Mark Antony recognizes with these words that Brutus acted from a sense of civic duty, not malice, nor greed nor envy.

In academic circles, Brutus is still a source of much heated debate; does assassinating a leader for the good of the people constitute bravery worthy of a tragic hero or can the end never justify the means? The controversy on whether Brutus is tragic hero or villain still rages...

Ironically, though it can be argued that Brutus assassinated his friend to prevent one man ruling the Roman Empire, history was later to make this a reality. Octavius, one of the Triumvirs who defeated Brutus and Cassius, was later to become a Roman Emperor ruling the entire Roman Empire alone following his victory over Cleopatra and Mark Anthony."
How about this - a sample:

"The author of “Julius Caesar” was Shakespeare, a British playwrite. “Julius Caesar” is a story about a noble man who is known as Marcus Brutus, a well- loved man in his homeland of Rome, Brutus is a conspirator against Caesar, and also known as the “noblest Roman of them all” a title given to him by Antony (5.5.68). Shakespeare could be described as a loving beautiful mind, who wants whats best for everyone, such as his character Brutus, a noble Roman who is a commendable leader due to his quick thinking skills, his admirable honesty, and upon all his devotion to his home country Rome.
One reason why Brutus would be the most competent leader is because of his agile thinking skills, which are demonstrated throughout the play on several occasions. “Of your philosophy you make no use / If you give place to accidental evils.” said Cassius (4.3.145-146). “No man bears sorrow better. Portia is dead.” replies Brutus (4.3.147). The following quotes show how malicious Brutus can become, knowing he was at a downside during the argument, and then suddenly giving Cassius information that would change his view on Brutus. This shows how Brutus is very alert when he is talking to people, making him very difficult to outsmart. Another example of Brutus’ quick thinking would be, “Not that we love words better, as you do.” says Octavius sneeringly (5.1.27), quickly replying Brutus causes frustration among the triumvirate, “Good words are better than bad strokes, / Octavius.” (5.1.28-29). These quotes show that Brutus can be very intelligent and crafty at the same time because, he is making the triumvirate seem as though they have become savages, who use actions more than words. The triumvirate does try to put Brutus down, however, Brutus replies “Oh, if thou wert the noblest of thy strain, / Young man, thou couldst not die more honorable.” (5.1.59-60) then causing Octavius to, acknowledge Brutus’ ever growing mind, then storming off with the triumvirate preparing for battle. By having the triumvirate angered is very good for the conspirators, mainly because it makes the conspirators seem as though they have the upper hand mentally.
Marcus Brutus is a pure and honest being, he only wants whats best for Rome. Brutus is proven to be honest on many occasions during the play, supporting the fact that he is the protagonist of the play. One example of Brutus’ incorruptibility would be when he was speaking at Caesar’s funeral, “As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he / was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I / honor him; but– as he was ambitious, I slew him.” (3.2.25-28). As Brutus speaks, the people are in awe of his honesty, and his compelling arguments, and his love for them. If Brutus has truly killed Caesar out of spite, then he would be either running away from Rome, or telling the Romans that Caesar was a horrible person. Brutus, obviously had much respect for Caesar, but more for the good of the people. Another condemning example is when Brutus, and his contriving companion Cassius has taken a bribe, which is very dishonorable in Brutus’ view. He says many high-minded things to Cassius, a few being, “Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself / Are much condemned to have an itching palm, / To sell and mart your offices for gold / To undeservers.” (4.3.9-12). This quote demonstrates the anger than Brutus has with the fact that Cassius is committing a crime. If Brutus were not honest, then he would have allowed the devious Cassius to have taken even more money to supply their army. Another tenacious example would be again when Cassius takes a bribe, however, this time Brutus is more saddened and real about the situation. “ What, shall one of us, / That struck the foremost man of all this world / But for supporting robbers– shall we now / Contaminate our fingers with base bribes, / And sell the mighty space of our large honors / For so much trash as may be grasped thus? / I had rather be a dog and bay the moon / Than such a Roman.” (4.4.21-28). When reading the following quote one can depict the sorrow and realism in Brutus’ voice. Brutus obviously does not support crime, and lying, thus by elimination authenticating his honesty, and right to lead Rome."

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2007-10-19 12:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 1 0

Brutus was a hardcore republican, so that wouldn't happen.

http://www.livius.org/bn-bz/brutus/brutus02.html

You could also read Plutarch's Brutus.
http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Plutarch/Lives/Brutus*.html

2007-10-19 19:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by Iupiter Stator 3 · 2 0

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