Analyze the conversation between Cassius and Brutus in Act I. sc. Indicate what it reveals about their characters and about the characters of...

We learn a great deal about the major players in
Julius Caesar in Act I, scene 2.

It is
clear that both Brutus and Cassius are concerned over Caesar's growing power.   Cassius
is sounding Brutus out as to his feelings and he questions how Caesar has gown so strong
when he himself has observed his weaknesses.  Cassius then compares Brutus to Caesar and
shows him that Caesar is no greater.  Brutus comes from an old and well respected
Patrician family.  The Republic is important.  Cassius needs Brutus for his plan to
work.

Brutus listens but does not commit himself to
Cassius.  He is cautious and has strong feelings for Caesar as a
friend.

Of the two, Cassius is the more ruthless.  He has
decided that the only solution to Caesar's growing popularity and power is to
assassinate him.

For his part, Caesar seems to enjoy the
adulation of the mob and Mark Antony seems like a young man who has curried favor with
Caesar.