Brutus Brutus’ honorable traits and qualities contributed to his leadership and how he was viewed by Romans. Cassius had a good point when he said, “I know that virtue to be in you, Brutus, as well as I do know your outward favor. Well honor is the subject of my story.” With that comment, Cassius highlights the fact that Brutus’ intentions are honorable. Brutus also proved himself honorable when he said, “For let gods so …showed first 75 words of 550 total…

…showed last 75 words of 550 total…is still a wise man. Brutus announces himself as being intellectual when he says, “I have not known when his affections swayed more than his reason. But ‘tis a common proof that lowliness is young ambition’s ladder.” This shows he understood Caesar was a good leader and he understood that one da! y he would not be. Brutus Proved himself to be intellectual in many ways. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** encyclopedia The Tragedy of Julius Caesar