The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

When I first read the Tragedy of Julius Caesar, I realized that my attention was not focused on Caesar, but Brutus.

Brutus, to me, appears to be the one who suffered most out of the whole ordeal. He was foolish and untrustworthy, and as the play neared the end, he realized this about himself.

Brutus was foolish enough to believe that the Roman public favored him over Caesar. Only days earlier people had gathered in the streets to sing their praises to Caesar. Also, Brutus allowed Cassius to sway his opinion of Caesar. Deep down Brutus knew that Caesar was an honorable man who wanted was best for his country. After only a few moments of talking to Cassius, Brutus had begun to question his opinion of his best friend.

Brutus was unfortunately untrustworthy also. He acted like Caesar's best friend right up until the moment he stabbed him. To be that two-faced is absolutely unbelievable.

At the end of the play, Brutus commits suicide. The cause of this, I am sure, was because Brutus had realized the person he had become.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar should have been renamed The Fall of Brutus, The Most Noble of Romans, for this better suits the play.