[Dorsch argues that critics have generally viewed Brutus as a more admirable person than Shakespeare intended him to be. While acknowledging Brutus's honor and viriue, Dorsch contends that he is arrogant, selfrighteous, and opinionated. According to the critic, Brutus honestly believes that Caesar's death will benfdit Rome, but he is blind to the consequences if the assassination and to his fellow conspirators' lack of moral principles. Dorsch does note, however, that Brutus is capable if expressing love and tenderness, as shown by his relationships with his wife Portia and his servant Lucius. For further commentary on Brutus's character, see the excerpts by Lawrence Danson, Robert E. Knoll, Alice Shalvi, Brents Stirling, Virgil K Whitaker, John Dover Wilson, MaynardMack, and Gayle Greene.]
Brutus is the dramatic hero of Julius Caesar. He is the most prominent figure,.....
