Julius Caesar 5.5 Interview: Brutus

Brutus, facing the pursuit of Anthony's men, contemplates his fate and the loyalty of his followers. Haunted by Caesar's ghost, he decides to end his life, seeking help from his friends, who refuse. As he bids farewell, Brutus reflects on his life and the glory of dying for a just cause. Anthony and Octavius arrive as Brutus' story concludes.

What significance does Brutus attribute to the ghost of Caesar?

What does Brutus mean when he says, 'Better to leap into the grave oneself than to wait until they push you in'?