Is Cassius responsible for turning Brutus' thoughts to murdering Caesar? That's usually the claim, but we know that Brutus is vexed by some personal issues before Cassius even brings up the idea of murder. Is there any indication in the play that Brutus

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Julius Caesar

Is Cassius responsible for turning Brutus' thoughts to murdering Caesar? That's usually the claim, but we know that Brutus is vexed by some personal issues before Cassius even brings up the idea of murder. Is there any indication in the play that Brutus

.Is Cassius responsible for turning Brutus' thoughts to murdering Caesar? That's usually the claim, but we know that Brutus is vexed by some personal issues before Cassius even brings up the idea of murder. Is there any indication in the play that Brutus had already been thinking about killing Caesar? Why would he?

Asked by shawn w #625744 on 3/15/2017 5:50 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/15/2017 5:58 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/15/2017 5:58 PM

Cassius plants the idea in Brutus' mind, but Brutus was an intelligent and honorable man. His actions would have been based on his own feelings. Cassius may have provoked thought, but Brutus acted of his own free will.

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