Et Tu Brute

"Et tu Brute?" Caesar's simple statement sums up Brutus' round character in the development of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Brutus was thought no threat and an ingenious right-hand man due to his nobility and his loyalty; however, these qualities are precisely why the story is such a catastrophe. What stemmed from these traits is the last expected outcome. Caesar's surprise was so immense, he could only mutter these last few words. Brutus' honorable nobility, …

…ro. Brutus has many interconnected facets to his being that, although they structure his strong traits, ultimately are his downfall. His high moral code and his dedication to Rome produce his untimely faults and distort his judgment. In conclusion, a number of positive attributes can combine and form a poor and demeaning trait to one's identity. Brutus' character can be best categorized with his honor, his loyalty to Rome, and his naive and idealistic disposition.