Brutus joins conspirators because

• A. He loves Caesar
• B. He doesn't believe Rome needs a King
• C. He fears Rome's enemies
• D. He seeks wealth and power

Answer: (B)

Brutus is motivated by a concern for Rome’s political future and the virtue of its Republic. He believes that granting Caesar greater power could lead to tyranny, effectively ending the system of shared rule and the freedoms the Roman people value. Because of that, he chooses to act—not out of love for Caesar, but out of a conviction that Rome does not need a king or a monarch to decide its fate. His decision is shaped by a sense that preserving liberty and the traditional responsibilities of Roman citizens matters more than personal loyalty.

This explains why the other motives don’t fit: loving Caesar would pull him toward defending Caesar, not opposing him; fearing Rome’s enemies would push him toward protective military action, not political assassination; and seeking wealth or power would align him with personal gain rather than the public good. Brutus’s action is about safeguarding the republic, not advancing himself.