I don't usually take the time to write a review for the books I read, I feel the stars speak for themselves. However, I have to point something out when it comes to this play, Brutus is NOT the manipulative character. I actually felt a little bad for him. He was manipulated by Cassius, especially since Cassius forged all those citizen notes and threw them through Brutus' window. Brutus, I believe, genuinely thought he was doing what was best for his people and his country. I'm not saying Caesar was a bad guy, but he may have been a little "ambitious", and I do believe Brutus was one of the more noble characters in the play.