As we read act two we see the pattern that Shakespeare formed for the reader to compare Brutus to Caesar as would be emperors to let the reader decide for himself who is truly fit to be emperor. Shakespeare shows us how both parties interact both with their colleagues, and with their wives.
For example, with Brutus's interactions with Portia, we see him resist her request at first, but ultimately give in. Whereas with Caesar, he tells her he will do as she suggests, but when he finds that she may be wrong, he shames her and follows his own arrogant will.
However though Caesar is just as arrogant with his colleagues, we also see Brutus to be a poor judge of character (as-per his assumptions about Antony), and will not easily heed advice.
We also see Brutus join the conspiracy against Caesar not because of firm evidence that Caesar is unfit, but rather because of what could be. Whereas Caesar is much more confident about the future unless firm viable evidence is provided him.
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