Cassius is absolutely against Caesar becoming the sole ruler of Rome, and explains why in his talk with Brutus. He says how Caesar had once drowned and Cassius had to save him; and how Caesar had fallen sick and trembled cowardly. He also showed how there was nothing special in Caesar’s name either: that he was the same human as Brutus and himself. Cassius doesn’t like the idea of someone having total power over him and his people either.
On the other hand, Brutus is a bit less radical. He is also opposed to Caesar becoming king, yet has a different reason. Brutus thinks it more honorable for Rome to stay a democracy, and not one man being the “all- powerful” ruler. He looks toward the good of the people; therefore, he wants everyone to live in a democracy, even if they wish to elect Caesar.
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