1. What is the Shakespearean tragic flaw? How did this apply to Caesar?
2. Give three reasons why Brutus was not honest when he stated that he killed Caesar for the good of rome.
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i totally understand that and that's why i did try for like an hour to try and find the answers but i cant..and ur sites don't help at all
I went to www.google.com and entered "tragic flaw" shakespearean (including the quotation marks). Several good explanations resulted.
If you go to Sparknotes or other lit websites and find the entry for this particular play, read the character analysis sections to learn about specific characters.
1. The Shakespearean tragic flaw, also known as the fatal flaw, is a characteristic or trait that leads a tragic hero to their downfall. It is a fundamental part of Shakespearean tragedy, where the protagonist possesses a personal trait or quality that ultimately causes their own destruction.
In the case of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare portrays his tragic flaw as his ambition and arrogance. Caesar's ambition is evident in his desire for absolute power and his reluctance to listen to the warnings and concerns of others. This ambition ultimately leads to his downfall, as it fuels the conspiracy against him and eventually results in his assassination.
2. When analyzing Brutus' motivation for killing Caesar, it can be argued that he was not entirely honest in claiming to do it for the good of Rome. Here are three reasons why:
a) Personal Envy: While Brutus claimed to have killed Caesar to prevent his potential tyranny, it is suggested that he also had personal envy towards Caesar. Brutus saw the love and support that the Roman citizens had for Caesar, which may have fueled his own feelings of inadequacy and jealousy.
b) Political calculations: Brutus, being a senator, had ambitions of his own. By eliminating Caesar, he may have perceived it as an opportunity to gain power and influence for himself and the other conspirators. Thus, personal ambition and political gain could have influenced Brutus' decision more than he openly admitted.
c) Manipulation by Cassius: Cassius, one of the main instigators of the conspiracy, played a significant role in persuading Brutus to join the plot. Cassius manipulated Brutus by appealing to his sense of honor, patriotism, and desire to protect the Roman Republic. While Brutus believed he was acting in the best interest of Rome, he may not have fully recognized the extent to which he was being influenced by Cassius.
It is important to note that these reasons are subject to interpretation, as the motives of characters in literature can often be complex and multi-faceted.