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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... Same. The Field of Battle Act 5, Scene 3. Another Part of the Field Act 5, Scene 4. Another Part of the Field Act 5, Scene 5. Another Part of the Field PERSONS REPRESENTED Julius Caesar Octavius Caesar, Triumvir after his death.
... death. M. Aemil. Lepidus Triumvir after his death. Cicero, Publius, Popilius Lena, Senators. Marcus Brutus, Conspirator Against Caesar. Cassius, Conspirator Against Caesar. Casca, Conspirator Against Caesar. Trebonius, Conspirator ...
... I love him well, But wherefore do you hold me here so long? What is it that you would impart to me? If it be aught toward the general good, Set honor in one eye and death i' the other And I will look on both indifferently; For let the.
... death. CASSIUS. I know that virtue to be in you, Brutus, As well as I do know your outward favor. Well, honor is the subject of my story. I cannot tell what you and other men Think of this life; but, for my single self, I had as lief ...
... 'd you, my lord? BRUTUS. Get me a taper in my study, Lucius: When it is lighted, come and call me here. LUCIUS. I will, my lord. [Exit.] BRUTUS. It must be by his death: and, for my part, ACT 2 Act 2, Scene 1 Rome Brutus's Orchard.