The Tragedy of Julius CaesarMarcus Brutus, a Roman politician, considers Emperor Julius Caesar to be a friend, but a senator—Caius Cassius—convinces Brutus that Caesar has too much power. Brutus would rather Rome be a republic than an empire ruled by a tyrant, so he participates in a conspiracy to kill Caesar. Though Brutus believes his actions will benefit Rome, Caesar's murder brings about more bloodshed, including Brutus's own. The play examines friendship and patriotism, the succession of leadership, and the roles of fate and free will. Shakespeare wrote this drama, rooted in Roman history, in 1599; it was published in 1623, after Shakespeare's death. This is an unabridged edition of the tragic play. |
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... Casca; a great crowd following, among them a Soothsayer.] CAESAR. Calpurnia— CASCA. Peace, ho! Caesar speaks. [Music ceases.] CAESAR. Calpurnia,— CALPURNIA. Here, my lord. CAESAR. Stand you directly in Antonius' way, When he doth run ...
... CASCA. Bid every noise be still.—Peace yet again! [Music ceases.] CAESAR. Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue, shriller than all the music, Cry “Caesar”! Speak, Caesar is turn'd to hear. SOOTHSAYER. Beware the Ides ...
... Casca by the sleeve; And he will, after his sour fashion, tell you What hath proceeded worthy note today. [Re-enter Caesar and his Train.] BRUTUS. I will do so.—But, look you, Cassius, The angry spot doth glow on Caesar's brow, And all ...