Brutus and Cassius: Each interesting characters on their own, but their relationship with one another is purely fascinating. In the beginning of the play Brutus seems to be wary of Cassius, then the two appear as close as two men can be, but here in Act IV, Scene II, they are torn violently apart. They begin yelling at each other, and accusing the other man of wrong. But, seeing how such talk tore they, themselves apart, they wish to continue in private, to prevent the same thing from happening to their army. Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes, saying that he has an "itching palm". However, Cassius is taken aback by such a remark, thinking that is is hardly the time or place to point out every little mistake of an ally, especially a dear friend. After all, to a man like Cassius, that's what friends are for. For Brutus, a true friend is honest with his companion, a philosophy that fits within Brutus' strict sense of honor. Quite a contrast, isn't it? Have you ever heard the phrase "Opposites attract"? Despite what you may guess from Scene II and the first part of Scene III, it turns out to be true. By the end of Act IV, Brutus and Cassius seem to be better freinds then ever, with the final farewell in Act V feeling more heartfelt than any other conversations between the two.
-McKinley :D
good job althought i would of liked to of heard more about how they view friendships and a little less of how their friendship is.
ReplyDeletegood!!! Although I do agree with Charity on the point of their view of friendship.
ReplyDeleteStephanie Silvers :)