How do the lines, "Men at some time are masters of their fates: / The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings," contribute to Cassius's purpose? *
Cassius indicates that just as Cassius and Brutus are underlings due to their own
decisions, Caesar is successful because of his decisions.
Cassius explains to Brutus that he must look to the stars to determine how to handle
Caesar
Cassius encourages Brutus to take a chance on changing his own fate.
Cassius insinuates that he and Brutus are at fault for the situation in Rome, including
Caesar's power.