Julius Caesar
... Shakespeare today is also widely known for one of his utmost work, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was a great general, a gifted speaker, and a popular ruler, so why would anyone want to kill him? ... What is Brutus’ motivation for killing Caesar? Brutus’ motivation for murdering Caesar is simply out of jealousy, which ultimately is the major theme of the play. ... When the crowd starts to cheer for Caesar, Brutus becomes very jealous. He knows the people want Caesar as king, but he affirms that he would rather that Caesar not assume the position. Brutus adds that he loves Caesar but that he also loves honor, and that he loves honor even more than he fears death.