There are many aspects of life that affect people in different ways. Physical characteristics as well as emotional characteristics define who a person is. In Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, most characters have strong emotions that show the true nature of that person. Two of these are Brutus and Cassius. Through their conversations with others, and each other, their distinct personalities really start to appear.

Act II, scene I, begins with Brutus in his orchard. He has recently talked with Cassius, who wants him to join a conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar. He is forced to choose between his friend and the good of his country. Meanwhile, Cassius has written and sent a letter pretending to be a normal citizen to Brutus. It accused Brutus of sleeping while Rome was being threatened:"Brutus, thou sleep'st. Awake, and see thyself" (II.i.46). While reading this, Cassius and other conspirators...