Mohid Rizwan
Mr. Bennett
ENG-2D0
14 November 2012
Julius Caesar Essay “A leader is someone who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way.” Cassius is a better judge of character, Brutus makes mistakes, and Cassius is a better general. These reasons help explain why Cassius is a better leader than Brutus.

First of all, Cassius is a better judge of character. When Brutus gives Mark Antony permission to speak at Julius Caesar’s funeral, Cassius says, Brutus, a word with you You know not what you do; do not Consent That Antony speak in his funeral. Know you how much the people may be moved By that which he will utter? (III, i, 232-234)
This quote suggests that Cassius does not trust Antony. He knows that Antony is going to manipulate the mob against the conspirators. Overall, he judges Antony’s character well.

On the other hand, Brutus makes mistakes. One of the most crucial mistakes he makes is when he lets Antony speak at the funeral, even though Cassius warns him not to. When Cassius tells Brutus not to let Antony speak at the funeral, Brutus replies, What Antony shall speak, I will protest He speaks by leave and by permission, And that we are contented Caesar shall Have all true rites and lawful ceremonies. It shall advantage us more than do us wrong. (III, i, 238-242)
The quote suggests that Brutus lets Antony speak at the funeral, thinking that it will do the conspirators well. However, letting Antony speak, was his worst mistake by far. This was the turning point which led to the loss of the conspirators. Also, this was bad judgment of character. He did not pay attention to Cassius’ warning, and had he done so, the result would not have been the same.

Another reason as to why Cassius is the better leader is because he is a better general. As Brutus and Cassius are informed about Octavius and Antony’s