Why Does Metellus Think It Would Be a Good?

Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? Cicero is an elderly man and because of his age, the people will be easier to persuade. The conspirators' youth will be nothing compared to his seniority. Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy?

What is Metellus motivation for including Cicero in the plot against Caesar?

For what reason does Metellus Cimber want Cicero to join the conspiracy? Metellus Comber wants to include Cicero because he has a large following of people who will do whatever he says. Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony.

Why does Brutus think that they shouldn't ask Cicero to be a part of the conspiracy?

If we take these lines as a wry joke, Brutus is rejecting Cicero largely because he thinks Cicero is an old windbag who is more interested in being able to toot his own horn than in doing the work necessary for the conspiracy to succeed.

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