Analysis Of Brutus Speech In Julius Caesar

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Since the opening scene of the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare, the Roman peoples’ morals and character are openly lifted up and thought of with the intention to achieve. The grand deeds of the hero Pompey are revered and regarded as a reflection of the Roman character. The first act of the play is situated in public places where the characters discuss their opinions of all Roman men possessing those values. Later on, however, the character Cassius contradicts these morals. He is seemingly jealous of Caesar, and thereafter, confesses his plan to entice Brutus is revealed.

In Act II, Scene I, a glimpse of Brutus’ opinions on Julius Caesar are seen. Although he is by himself in his orchard, he conveys his message that the only way to secure …show more content…
The people misunderstand him and proclaim that Brutus should “Let him be Caesar”. While the people do not understand the full expanse of this statement, Brutus is shocked and distressed over the peoples’ fickle behavior. Further on, Antony’s speech provokes the Roman people who start an uproar and yell for the conspirators to be killed. This proves they do not think through their actions and only follow their passions. If Brutus’ speech had moved them, then Antony’s speech should have provoked anger, however after Antony’s speech, they are persuaded to agree with him. Not only does this prove that the Roman republic is in a unstable state, but it displays how Julius Caesar takes deliberately advantage of the temperamental disposition of the Roman republic. The Roman people have turned into a mob, ready to seek revenge on anbody who had anyting to do with killing Caesar. Upon hearing a rumor about Cinna the poet being part of the conspiracy against Caesar, they plan to kill Cinna. At this point, they are senseless and unreasonable. They kill Cinna even though he claimed he had nothing to do with the murder of Caesar. Marullus calls them out saying “You blocks, you stones, you worse than senseless
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