Based on this excerpt, why is Brutus angry with Cassius? Brutus is disappointed that Cassius has not taken more bribes; that’s why they murdered Caesar—for money. They murdered Caesar for “justice’ sake,” but now Cassius acts unjustly by taking bribes. Brutus wants Cassius to take bribes so that he can become the next ruler of Rome. Brutus wants Cassius to bribe others to rob Mark Antony and Octavius so they can have Caesar’s money.Based on this excerpt, why is Brutus angry with Cassius? Brutus is disappointed that Cassius has not taken more bribes; that’s why they murdered Caesar—for money. They murdered Caesar for “justice’ sake,” but now Cassius acts unjustly by taking bribes. Brutus wants Cassius to take bribes so that he can become the next ruler of Rome. Brutus wants Cassius to bribe others to rob Mark Antony and Octavius so they can have Caesar’s money.