Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Compare and Contrast Brutus from the Julius Caesar play, and Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Julius Caesar, Brutus is an
honorable man. He admits that he loves Caesar, but he loves Rome more. Brutus puts his
reputation on the line when he joins the conspirators. He stabs Caesar along with the
conspirators. In fact, Caesar's last words indicate the love and respect that even
Caesar had for Brutus. When Caesar cries, "Et tu Brute?" meaning "Even you Brutus?"
Caesar responds, "Then fall Caesar."


Caesar believed in
Brutus so much until he exclaims that he must die if Brutus thinks he must die. Brutus
is honorable and he puts himself at risk by killing
Caesar.


In much the same way, Atticus is a well respected
man in the community. He, like Brutus, puts himself at risk by defending Tom Robinson.
People of the community call him a nigger lover. In reality, Atticus is trying to make
sure that justice is served. He believes in Tom Robinson, and he presents a great
defense for his client.


Brutus and Atticus are both well
respected. They both put their reputations at risk by standing up for what they believe
in. They both lose friends because of their stand. They both live in a society that does
not support justice and fairness. Ultimately, they both lose the battle in their stance
on fairness and justice.

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