Julius Caesar 2

Julius Caesar 2

1. Act 1

   • Scene 2
     • SERIES OF EVENTS
       • Caesar enters with a few senators and a large crowd following them into the public square for the ceremonial run (Apart of the Feast of Luprecas).
         • Caesar says to Antony, to touch Calpurina as he runs because it is belived that the touch of a ceremonial runner will cure bareness.
           • Anthony agrees and says that whatever Caesar says will become fact "When Caesar says "Do this" it is performed."
             • A soothsayer then calls to Caesar saying "Beware the Ides of March".Caesar calls him foward to ask him what he is saying.The soothsayer repeats his intial warning."
               • Caesar proceeds to the race and disregards the warning
                 • Cassius and Brutus are left behind. Cassius asks Brutus why he has not been himself lately.
                   • Brutus admitts that he has been at war with himself and assures Cassius that his inner turmoil will not affect his friendships.
                     • Cassius speaks with Brutus and asks him if he can see himself.After Brutus says no, Casiuss then says that he is therefore unable to see that he is well respected by Rome.He then offers to help Brutus to see himself as he really is Ex."I, your glass, will modestly discover yourself which you yet know not of."
                       • Brutus hears the shouts of the commoners and admits he fears that Caesar will become king.But adds that he loves Caesar but he also loves honour ( he loves honour more than he fear death itself.)
                         • Cassius says that he too recoils at the thought of serving someone who he does not consider as his superior.
     • ANALYSIS