Thursday, October 16, 2014

The End of Marcus Brutus

Marcus Brutus 
    I know your probably wondering how I am writing this now that the worst has happened but I had to inform you of the tragedy. I committed suicide at the Battle of Philippi. My enemies have beaten me into the ground and this was the only solution. Strato held my sword while I ran toward it. I had to defeat myself before anyone else did. I did not want to give the victory of my death to anyone, espically not Antony and Octavius. Considering the way Cassius died, I wanted to be remembered in way. I want people to say, "Wow, that death was the most honorable I have ever heard of." I wanted it to be noble. I stayed to watch how the rest of the battle turned out. I was shocked but very pleased. My troops were now under the service of Octavius, they were not killed! Can you believe that?
    My wish and purpose of life was complete when Antony called me "The noblest Roman of them all", I felt as if my whole like was completed just by what he said. That meant the world to me. Espically since this came from Antony. I would imagine he'd say Caesar was the most noblest of all. I underestimated Antony. He also said I was loyal. They also provided me with a proper burial and that my body lie in Octavius's tent. This was another thing that made my life complete. When this happens, it signifies what a soldier you were and it comes with full honor. And I got that treatment!
    Now that everything is even and equal, I can return to my real home with my wonderful wife, Portia. I miss her and it's sad that this the way I'd see her again but I'd rather be with her. My life was definitely filled with honor. I hope I made my family proud and that they accepted my decisions. I also hope the Romans appreciate what I did for them. I always put them first and I hope they know that. My life was amazing and if it wasn't for the death of Caesar, maybe I would still be alive. But I don't want anyone to worry about the "what if's" or the "maybe's". We all deserve to move and on. Thank you to my audience that went through this experience with me. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing this. Live an honorable life and always keep others in mind. Don't let your ambition go to your head!

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