g Stoic philosophy was the death of Brutus. In Act IV, Scene II, Caesar's ghost haunts Brutus. "Thy evil spirit Brutus." Caesar's ghost was a representation of Brutus' guilt. He realized that he must die for atonement. Again, Caesar tells Brutus, "I come to tell you shall see me in Philippi." This was a warning and a realization for Brutus that his ambition and stoic values got the best of him and he can no longer live with the guilt of betraying a friend by murder. Guilt overwhelmed Brutus that led to his fall on the plains of Philippi What we know is true and right, we have to keep as our first priority. Brutus was considered a noble man but tragically fell because he betrayed his friendship and did not live up to his Stoic principles....
