Was Brutus a betrayer or a patriot? And write a one-sentence statement of your claim. Then write two or three examples of counterclaims to your argument. Provide specific examples from the play to support your claim. Use proper spelling and grammar.

Brutus was a traitor who betrayed his great friend only because of his own beliefs.

Explanation:

Brutus decided on his own to be Caesar's "judge" by condemning him for his actions and murdering him without hesitation.

He took advantage of his friendship with Caesar to be able to overthrow him, despite the fact that he said he wanted the best for the people. This is where the contradictory part comes in. Although Brutus was a traitor, he did everything for the people of Rome to prosper.

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