Question

Give two reasons that Brutus gave to the citizens to justify the assassination of Caesar.

Answer 1

• He was a tyrant who deprived Romans of their liberty.
• Caesar was ambitious and he would make the Romans his slaves if he was allowed to live.

Detailed Answer :

Cassius tells Brutus not to allow Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral because he feared that Antony would use his superb oratorical skills to sway the masses against the conspirators and undo all their plans.