Question

What is the main rationale that Brutus gives in his act 2.1 soliloquy in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar to explain his involvement in the assassination plot against Caesar?

Answer 1

he was fearing for his life.

Step-by-step explanation:

He was Caesar´s favorite, they were too close and knew the senators wanted to kill Caesar, if he did not take part in it he would probably be the next on or maybe he could be alone in a trap made by his ald friends.

Answer 2

He was scared, this much power would corrupt his heart. And he will lose focus of the reality. Drunk with this power, he may try to turn on those who brought him this power.