The significance of the title “Heroes of the Republic,” can be viewed in several ways while linking the title to the events in the episode. The hero would presumably be the one who restored peace and unity in the republic. Although in contrast, it seems that each man who has stepped up to lead Rome has been overtaken by greed and his own priorities instead of doing what is best for the good of the people. The title is significant in that Caesar Octavian has now found himself as the new leader of Rome after defeating Antony and returning home. He asked Cicero for a triumph but was turned down and instead given the position of consul of Rome. Cicero only did this because Octavian agreed to follow Cicero’s wishes and look to him for guidance in his decision making. Cicero underestimated Octavian greatly and soon finds this out at Octavian’s first speech as consul in front of the senate. Octavian started out being the hero but soon turned out to be more callous and cunning then ever expected. During his speech he declares Brutus and Cassius murderers and enemies of the state in order to avenge his father’s murder. To get his point across, Caesar Octavian brings in some soldiers and asks who will speak against his motion; the senators are scared and intimidated so no one says a word. After the meeting is adjourned, Cicero immediately has his slave write a letter to Brutus and Cassius stating what Octavian has declared of them and that the senate fears they have created another tyrant. Cicero even titles the letter to Brutus and Cassius the heroes of the republic. It now seems the tide has changed and Cicero regrets his alliance with Octavian. After hearing the news, Brutus and Cassius, begin a plan of their return to Rome in order to save the republic again from tyranny. When Cicero next meets with Octavian he advises him that the senate wants him to surrender his legions and step down as consul. Octavian finds this humorous and