How is the theme of pride used by Shakespeare in Julius Caesar?

This
play explores pride in a variety of ways; however, I like examining the two different prides
that are explored through the characters of Caesar and Brutus. The two different types of pride
that psychologists distinguish between are authentic pride and hubristic pride. Authentic pride
is the positive kind of pride. It is a socially desirable trait, and a person with authentic
pride is generally emotionally stable, conscientious, and agreeable. These are all traits that
we see in Brutus. He deeply cares about Rome and is willing to risk his life for it.
Additionally, he stands up for what he believes in, and he doesn't seem too concerned with
personal gain. He is a proud Roman.

Brutus had rather be
a villager

Than to repute himself a son of Rome

Under these hard conditions as this time

Is like to lay upon
us.

On the other hand, hubristic pride is negative and
is not socially desirable. It involves such traits as aggression, egotism, and arrogance. Caesar
shows this kind of pride. He's...