Marcus Brutus and Caius Cassius are both important characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and are in several ways are either quite similar to or quite different from one another. These ways are presented in both their words and their actions. In putting them side by side, we can see the likeness and disparity in their morals, motivation, and decisions.

Morally, Brutus and Cassius could not be more different. For one thing, their morals are completely different. Brutus would never dream of taking bribes or killing another human being out of spite; he adheres to the principles of honesty and justice. However, during scene four, Brutus accuses Cassius of taking bribes, saying, "You yourself are much condemned to have an itching palm; to sell and mart your offices for gold to undeservers." Also, when plotting against Caesar at Brutus's home, Cassius wants to also kill Antony and...