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Brutus acts from honour and patriotism.
Cassius acts from envy of Caesar.

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Brutus acts from honour and patriotism.
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Brutus acts from envy of Caesar.
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Brutus acts from fear of Cassius.
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Brutus acts from desire for power.
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Caesar - pride.
Brutus - idealistic blindness.

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Caesar - pride.
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Caesar - indecision.
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Caesar - compassion.
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Caesar - superstition.
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