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Why is Julius Caesar a tragedy?

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The tragedy in Julius Caesar lies not in the death of Julius Caesar, but in the failure of Brutus and Cassius to adapt themselves to conditions after his death. Cassius fails, not because he lacks ability, but because he allows his prejudice against Caesar to impact his character, He also fails because he allows his friendship with Brutus to overrule his better judgment. Brutus Fails because he is an idealist who lacks the practical judgment to be a good leader.

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