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to what extent is brutus the real tragic hero of the play?
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... To what extent is Brutus the real tragic hero of the play? In Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Marcus Brutus is a tragic hero in the play as he makes an error of judgement which brings in his downfall. As he is portrayed as noble and honourable general by many characters in the play, audience sympathises with him. Brutus is a man of high standing. Throughout the play, the audience sees Brutus as a noble and honourable man. In Act One Scene Two, the audience is hinted of the importance of Brutus when Cassius tries to persuade Brutus to join conspiracy. 'I know that virtue to be in you, Brutus, as well as I do know your outward favour.' Cassius believes that having him as a part of the conspiracy makes the assassination of Caesar look less bad and respectable because Brutus is known as a noble man to the commoners. When
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