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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Caesar Vs. Brutus Heroic Traits and Tragic Flaws

Julius Caesar


Heroic Traits: 


•        Cried for the poor 
•        Cared for and helped the people of Rome
•        Took care of Rome
•        Brave

Tragic Flaws:

  • too ambitious for his own good
  • had too much ego
  • didn't respect his wife, her advice, or the soothsayer
  • oblivious to the conspiracy
  • too powerful


Marcus Brutus

Heroic Traits:

•        Only killed Caesar because he wanted the best for the people of Rome
•        Deep and sincere
•        Stoic of all emotions
•        Idealistic 

Tragic Flaws:

  • too trusting
  • believed the motives of others
  • put his public life above his personal life
  • naive
  • felt guilty



Julius Caesar
http://www.wikipediaondvd.com/nav/art/m/a.html
Marcus Brutus
http://aizuddinhumanitiespink.blogspot.com/2010/03/julius-caesar-essay.html

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