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The problem is not only that everyone's motives are inevitably more mixed than shouted slogans suggest, but also that real world actions grounded on noble ideals may have unforeseen and ironic consequences. Even Brutus recognizes that this clean, bloodless defense of liberty is impossible.

The attempt to avert a possible constitutional crisis, were Caesar to decide to assume tyrannical powers, precipitates the collapse of the state. The very act that was meant to save the republic turns out to destroy it. Caesar is dead, but by the end of the play Caesarism is triumphant.

The problem is not only that everyone's motives are inevitably more mixed than shouted slogans suggest, but also that real world actions grounded on noble ideals may have unforeseen and ironic consequences. Even Brutus recognizes that this clean, bloodless defense of liberty is impossible.

The attempt to avert a possible constitutional crisis, were Caesar to decide to assume tyrannical powers, precipitates the collapse of the state. The very act that was meant to save the republic turns out to destroy it. Caesar is dead, but by the end of the play Caesarism is triumphant.

The problem is not only that everyone's motives are inevitably more mixed than shouted slogans suggest, but also that real world actions grounded on noble ideals may have unforeseen and ironic consequences. Even Brutus recognizes that this clean, bloodless defense of liberty is impossible.