Category: Book Julius Caesar

Distinct Characterization in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar works convincingly for audiences today not only because of its truth historically, but because of its truth of character, historically. As with the rest of the English bard’s canon, it is the character driven aspect of the writing that continually reminds… 1 367…

The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings. [Act 1 Sc. 2] Quote Analysis We see this quote in the play “Julius Caesar” written by William Shakespeare in the dialog between Brutus and Cassius who plan the assassination of Caesar (Act I, Scene II). Brutus is unsure…

The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones; Quote Analysis This quote belongs to Mark Anthony, the character from Julius Caesar” by Shakespeare. We meet these words in Act 3, Scene 2 in his speech in front of the plebs. Caesar is dead, Brutus and Cassius assassination…

This play is a Shakespearean tragedy based on historical events, most probably written in 1599. Although named after Julius Caesar, it mostly centers around the inner life of Brutus, his killer, and his thoughts, feelings and internal conflicts.  Mureullus and Flavious, two tribunes (or elected officials), cross paths with dozens of Romans gallivanting in the…

There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Quote Analysis We meet this quote in “Julius Caesar” by Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 3. It is said by Brutus in his argument with Cassius about their military strategy in the civil war. Cassius urges him to…