Question

In the play, Julius Caesar, why does Brutus eventually decide to go along with the plot to kill his friend Caesar?

A. He has always secretly hated Cesar
B. He wants the throne for himself
C. He finds out that Caesar plans to kill him if crowned
D. He worries that Caesar has gotten too popular and will abuse his power once he s crowned

Answer 1

In the play, Julius Caesar, Brutus eventually decide to go along with the plot to kill his friend Caesar because (D) He worries that Caesar has gotten too popular and will abuse his power once he s crowned. Brutus thinks that once Caesar has the power, he will be corrupt. So, as early as that moment, he prevented that event will happen.