Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is without a doubt an utter tragedy. It contains disloyalty, betrayal, and corruption. Each character plays a specific role in this play. The most complex character is Marcus Brutus. Brutus, being the backbone of the assassination and Caesar’s best friend, takes the position of the tragic hero. Others do not initially think of Brutus as a threat. His Honor, nobility, loyal patriotism, and naïve manner combine to become …showed first 75 words of 606 total…

…showed last 75 words of 606 total…mocks the conspirators and sways the people to revolt against them. In the Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus has many of the model qualities that compose a tragic hero. His many interconnected facets, although seeming to structure strong traits, eventually are his downfall. His high moral code and dedication produce his untimely faults and distort his judgment. Although he encompasses a number of positive attitudes, the combination is ultimately a demeaning feature to his character.