Heroic Traits of Julius Caesar and Brutus

Julius Caesar:
Heroic Traits:

• He already led Rome so he could possibly be a good leader.
• Once popular to the public.
• Julius Caesar knows his priorities and he will get what he wants.
• Defeated Pompey in battle.  

Tragic Flaws:

• Too ambitious for his own good.
• He had to much of an ego.
• Caesar did not respect his wife or the soothsayer for their advice.
• Intelligent, but oblivious to the conspiracy.  

Brutus:
Heroic Traits:

• Brutus knows that Caesar could abuse his power as king so action has to be taken.
• He joins the conspiracy for the safety of Rome and its people.
• Although Brutus is a close friend to Caesar, he took precautions before joining the group who wants to assassinate the future leader of Rome. 
• Makes a speech about how the conspirators were trying to protect the people of Rome from Caesar if he become drunk with the power of being king.
• Treats his wife, Portia, with respect, realizes that equality is important.

Tragic flaws:

• Brutus trusted to many people.
• Believed the motives of others.
• Put his public life above his personal life.
• Naive, took his feelings for the people.

Julius Caesar

Brutus