Hero-- n. 1 a. a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b. an illustrious warrior c. a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d. one who shows great courage 2 a. the principle male character in a literary or dramatic work b. the central figure in an event, period, or movement 3. an object of extreme admiration and devotion

Heroic Traits:

• Brutus
• saved Mark Antony 
• is working for the greater good of Rome, even thought he is close to Caesar
• takes control of the conspiracy
• wants freedom for the Romans
• has noble intentions
• idealist
• driven by his principles
• stoic
• loves Rome and is very loyal 

• Caesar

• Brutus says that he was:
• valiant
• loving
• ambitious
• already led Rome to victory
• catalyst that makes everyone else act

sources:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero
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Tragic Flaws

Caesar

• overly ambitious
• intelligence tainted by hunger for power
• prideful
• ignores superstitions
• headstrong

Brutus

• naive 
• trusting
• stoic
• unselfish
• feels guilt strongly