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kalsanity
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High School - 10th Grade
Why is Julius Caesar the tragic hero of the play and not Brutus? What are some of Caesar's flaws?
And wht would be a good thesis statement regarding J.C's character and the causes of his downfall...
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amy-lepore Teacher
High School - 12th GradePosted by amy-lepore on Friday May 23, 2008 at 12:30 PMThis is a question that is often asked since Caesar dies fairly early on in the play. Caesar's faults become quickly forgotten once he is dead and Antony idealizes him in his funeral speech. There are a few faults mentioned in Caesar, however. First, he has the "falling down" sickness. Probably epilepsy, but this is seen as a weakness. He is also seen as very ambitious and highly conceited. For these reasons, Cassius and the others approach Brutus for his support in saving Rome from the scourge of Caesar.
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Posted by brandih on Friday May 23, 2008 at 3:08 PM
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