Brutus (from Julius Caesar)

Brutus is a key character in Shakespeare’s play *Julius Caesar*, based on the historical figure Marcus Junius Brutus. He is portrayed as a noble and loyal Roman who values the republic’s ideals. Although he cares for Caesar, Brutus fears that Caesar’s power threatens Rome’s freedom. Driven by his sense of duty, he joins a conspiracy to assassinate Caesar, believing it necessary to preserve the republic. His internal conflict highlights themes of loyalty, morality, and political idealism, making him a complex figure torn between personal loyalty and what he perceives as the greater good of Rome.