Brutus views the murder as an unavoidable sacrifice, and he wishes there were some way to kill Caesar’s tyranny without killing Caesar.

Brutus tells the plebeians that Caesar was killed because he was ambitious.

Brutus lists the conditions that Antony must follow at Caesar’s funeral.

Julius Caesarby William Shakespeare(excerpt from Act 3, Scene II)In the prior acts of Julius Caesar, noble Romans have conspired against their leader, Caesar, and assassinated him. In this scene, Brutus, a well-respected man and longtime friend of Caesar, addresses the people of Rome to explain his participation in the act.BRUTUS: Had you rather Caesar were living anddie all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to liveall free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him;as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he wasvaliant, I honor him: but, as he was ambitious, Islew him. There is tears for his love, joy for hisfortune, honor for his valor, and death for hisambition.  Who is here so base that would be abondman? If any, speak—for him have I offended.Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? Ifany, speak—for him have I offended. Who is here sovile that will not love his country? If any, speak—for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.3Select the correct answer.How is the representation of Julius Caesar similar in both the text and the statue? A. Both portray Julius Caesar as a flawed human. B. Both portray a conspiracy against Caesar. C. Both portray Julius Caesar as a loyal leader. D. Both portray Julius Caesar as courageous.

Brutus finds letters that are written by the Roman people who desire him to act.

speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke,But here I am to speak what I do know.You all did love him once, not without cause.110What cause withholds you then to mourn for him?