One could argue that Cassius is most loyal to himself in Shakespeare's classic play Julius Caesar. He is the leader of the conspirators who plot and execute Caesar's assassination. Cassius is depicted as a shrewd politician, who is completely selfish and conniving. Unlike Brutus, who agrees to join the conspirators in order to protect the Roman populace from Caesar's potential tyranny, Cassius views Caesar's death as a way to advance his social status and increase his political authority. Once Julius Caesar is dead, Cassius immediately begins selling political offices and taking bribes, which leads to a heated argument with Brutus before the Battle of Philippi.
One could also argue that Cassius is most loyal to Brutus. Cassius chooses to align himself with Brutus and demonstrates his love for Brutus following their heated argument. Despite being selfish and conniving, Cassius listens to Brutus's advice, even when he is wrong, and does not abandon him during the final battle.
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