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How Is Brutus A Real Life Tragic Hero

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Desirae M Scaife 6/4/18 Real-Life Tragic Hero Brutus was born in Rome to Marcus Junius Brutus The Elder and Servilia. He was made assistant to Cato, governor of Cyprus, which helped him start his political career. Brutus was very close with Julius Caesar. Brutus took the leading role in theassassination of Julius Caesar. Brutus is in a position of high power, he has tragic flaws and a downfall along with punishment.The hero is led to his downfall due tohubris, or excessive pride, his flaws which led to downfall are pride and ambition.Brutus is an example of a tragic hero, he was more noble than evil, He is a noble person dedicated to the Roman republic and he is pursuing what he thinks is best for

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