Who is the Protagonist

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English Essay- Who is the Protagonist

In the play, “Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare, there are two main characters, Brutus and Caesar. One of these two characters is more important than the other and therefore the protagonist in the play. This essay will show that Brutus is the most important character in the play, and give numerous reasons why, such as; that he is considered the noblest and most honourable of Romans by numerous people, he is the only conspirator that has no selfish intentions, he is a leader to many, and that he is a great friend, but it will also show his many faults and wrongly made choices throughout the play.

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In various parts of this play, Brutus is proclaimed the most honourable and noblest man of Rome. Brutus’ nobility is shown throughout the play, right from the first time he appears to the last few lines. When we first see Brutus, Cassius is already all over him. We see them talk in the backstreets while the games are going on in the background. As they speak shouts and trumpets are heard and here we see Brutus’ fear for the good of Rome come out already, “What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their King.” ...

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