In William Shakespeare"s "Julius Caesar", honor is displayed as a prominent theme throughout the play. Honor is having great respect for others, regardless of their status in society; and performing great deeds not for personal gain but for the good of others. Marcus Brutus is an example of an honorable man; Caius Cassius, however, is not. When Brutus joined the conspiracy against Caesar, he did it solely for the good of Rome. Unlike all the other men, Brutus justified his motive for murder: Brutus feared that Caesar would alter his attitude when he was crowned emperor: "He would be...
and has little respect for him. He said: "Why man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus, and we petty men walk under his huge legs and peep about..." II,i,136-8 Although, both men die with their honor, Brutus is the one who lived his life with integrity, Cassius did not. Brutus is "the noblest Roman of them all" V,v,68 and died with honor by his side. Honor is an important characteristic and must be used delicately, but Brutus defines honor. Cassius is a man of little power and is envious of those who have what he wants.