“Veni, Vidi,Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered.)”.
Legacy,Jealousy, Betrayal, and Dishonor became the motivating characteristics that led to the death of Julius Caesar. In this essay will break down the characteristics that motivated the betrayal and death of Julius Caesar.
“It must be by death, and for part, I know no personal cause to spurn at him, but for the general he would be crowned”. Brutus is saying that his legacy is more important than any friendship that he may have. Brutus lived in honor of his own legacy. Brutus feels that there is no man more important than his family history. Brutus would like to think that he is killing Julius Caesar to better his fellow man. Brutus’ legacy, jealousy, betrayal and dishonor are ultimately what drives Brutus to kill Julius Caesar.We feel that Brutus’ legacy was his own excuse to kill Julius Caesar.(Act 2, Scene 1, Line 1-10, Pg.47-49)…show more content… If not the face of men. Julius and Brutus were often on missions together helping each other but all credit was given to Julius Caesar.” This is what sparked the jealousy that Brutus had for Caesar. Brutus even stated in a conversation with Cassius in scene one that he would rather die than to live in awe of someone no better than him (“ I had as lief not be as live to be in awe of such a thing as myself”).Jealousy along with legacy, betrayal and dishonor was in our opinion the most important characteristic that motivated Brutus to betray and eventually kill Julius Caesar.(Act 2, Scene 1, Line 124-129,
