Marcus Brutus as a Tragic Hero
             What would people think of you if you were the leader of a group of conspirators that killed the most powerful man in the Roman Empire? Most people would probably believe that you did what you thought was right after you explained to them your reason for his death. But imagine having that man's best friend come forward with the truth and make the people of Rome realize that he did nothing to deserve his death. I will tell you in this essay about Brutus' good qualities, his flaw(s), and how he was defeated. Most tragic heroes have regrettable flaws, and most are defeated by their own flaws.
             First of all, Brutus does not start out as a character of pure hate. He, like everybody else in the story has his or her good qualities. In the beginning, he starts out as very good friends with Julius Caesar, and has nothing against him and no reason to dislike him. Another good quality is his love for the country. For example if you wanted to be president and you did not have love for your country, your people may not like you very much because of the choices you will make for them. "It must be by his death; for my part, I know no personal cause to spurn at (despise) him, But for the general. He would be crowned." (Page 714,) This proves that Brutus has nothing against Caesar and is in fact afraid that he will become too powerful. Another quality of Brutus is that he is noble and loyal to his country and friends whenever possible. "Well, Brutus, thou art noble." (705)
             Brutus has a flaw like all tragic heroes and heroines. His main flaw is his underestimation of people. In one scene he does not speak highly of himself. He is putting himself on a lower level that what he is really at by saying "Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius, that you would have me seek into myself for that which is not in me." (698) He is saying that he cannot do some
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