The play is all about Brutus' violent betrayal of his BFF and the aftermath of Caesar's assassination that would be civil war. Hero's got a major flaw of character or conflict with some overpowering force: Check, but here's where Shakespeare gets all fancy and complex. In this play, he presents us with two possible heroes a. In other words, Julius Caesar thinks Julius Caesar is really awesome and he totally wants to be an all-powerful king, even though the Roman Republic is supposed to be anti-monarchy.
If you think Brutus, not Caesar, is the play's protagonist then you might say that Brutus faces a major "conflict with some overpowering force" in the play. Brutus, who says he's "at war" with himself must choose between his loyalty to Rome and his loyalty to Caesar, who seems to be headed for absolute power.
As we know, he chooses Rome. Hero is destined for destruction and downfall: Check maybe. Anyone familiar with Roman history knows that things don't turn out well for either Caesar who gets stabbed in the guts 33 times or Brutus who kills himself.
But does that mean Shakespeare's characters are destined for destruction? We talk about this in detail in "Themes: Fate and Free Will," so be sure to check it out if you want to know more. SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. What are Flavius and Murellus angry about at the beginning of the play? How does Cassius die? Was assassinating Caesar the right decision? Why does Cassius hate Caesar? What is the significance of the comet?
Why does Caesar refuse the crown when Antony offers it to him? What happens to Murellus and Flavius? Why does Antony shake hands with the conspirators? What happens to Portia? How are Octavius and Caesar related? The opposing armies confront each other at Philippi.
Before the battle, Brutus and Cassius exchange insults with Antony and Octavius…. Cassius, mistakenly believing that the battle has been lost and that Titinius has been taken captive, orders Pindarus to kill…. Lucilius calls attention to himself and away from Brutus by announcing himself…. Brutus begs four of his followers to assist him in his suicide. All but the fourth decline. Brutus kills himself…. You can get your own copy of this text to keep. Download it to get the same great text as on this site, or purchase a full copy to get the text, plus explanatory notes, illustrations, and more.
Julius Caesar. Contents Characters in the Play. Act 1, scene 1 In Rome the people are taking a holiday to celebrate the triumphant return of Julius Caesar. Act 1, scene 2 A soothsayer advises Caesar that the fifteenth of March will be a dangerous day for him.
Act 1, scene 3 Casca, meeting Cicero, describes the marvels visible in the streets that night and suggests that the marvels foretell important events…. Act 2, scene 1 Brutus anxiously ponders joining the conspiracy against Caesar. Act 2, scene 2 It is now the fifteenth of March. Act 2, scene 3 Artemidorus waits in the street for Caesar in order to give him a letter warning him of the conspiracy.
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