Read shakespeare’s play julius caesar in your literature book beginning on page 893. prompt: many literary critics consider brutus a tragic hero. in this essay you will need to define the literary term tragic hero. then consider his positive attributes, his flaws and his role in the play and decide if you agree or disagree with this conclusion. discuss why or why not. what do you feel shakespeare’s larger message in relation to brutus and his role in the play? is there another character in the play that is a better example of a tragic hero?