Brutus

Brutus is a man of firm convictions and the highest moral principles, he believes that others have such. He is an idealist politician, but he is also a wise man, a philosopher, and partly a poet. The surrounding people admire his noble character. He was very close to Caesar, unlike Cassius. Caesar never doubted his devotion. However, Brutus agrees to the murder because he is sincerely convinced that this will be better for the state, for Rome. He participates in the conspiracy because he worries that the power of Caesar will become tyrannical. He commits suicide in order not to fall into captivity.