
The Gay Science #9 (II.98-II.107)
The Nietzsche Podcast
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This chapter examines Shakespeare's portrayal of Brutus in 'Julius Caesar' and the sacrifices he embodies for the sake of freedom. It contrasts Brutus' tragic heroism with Hamlet's melancholy, shedding light on Nietzsche’s artistic and spiritual independence while critiquing political ideologies and existential struggles in society.
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