Two tribunes, or military leaders, Flavius and Murellus, find many Romans neglecting their work to see Julius Caesar’s triumphal parade as Caesar defeated the sons of Pompey, who was his archrival when Pompey was alive, in battle. Flavius and Murellus scold the citizens as they are not doing their jobs and remove some decorations from Caesar’s statues. Caesar comes in with his entourage, including military and political people like Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony. A Soothsayer meets Caesar and tells him to “beware the Ides of March,” but Caesar ignores the message and carries on with his celebration.
Cassius and Brutus, both old friends of Caesar and each other, talk about how Brutus has seemed distant. Brutus replies that he has been fighting with himself about everything going on. Cassius wishes Brutus could see what others see, as only then would Brutus would realize how respected he is. Brutus fears that the people want Caesar to become a king, overturning the ideals of a republic. Cassius rebuts by saying that Caesar is treated as if he was a god, even though he was a regular man, just like both of them. Cassius remembers times where Caesar had been weak physically, and is surprised that the same man has become the most powerful …show more content…
However, the Soothsayer was not successful as Caesar again did not listen. Artemidorus, a citizen, hands Caesar a letter, warning him about the conspirators and the plot that would take effect if he went, but Caesar refuses to read it, saying his personal concerns are his final priority. At the Senate, the conspirators talk to Caesar, encircling him. Each one of them stabs him to death. When Caesar sees his dear friend Brutus among the murderers, he gives up his struggle against everyone and dies. This is where he says his famous quote, “And you Brutus? Then fall,
Cassius and Brutus, both old friends of Caesar and each other, talk about how Brutus has seemed distant. Brutus replies that he has been fighting with himself about everything going on. Cassius wishes Brutus could see what others see, as only then would Brutus would realize how respected he is. Brutus fears that the people want Caesar to become a king, overturning the ideals of a republic. Cassius rebuts by saying that Caesar is treated as if he was a god, even though he was a regular man, just like both of them. Cassius remembers times where Caesar had been weak physically, and is surprised that the same man has become the most powerful …show more content…
However, the Soothsayer was not successful as Caesar again did not listen. Artemidorus, a citizen, hands Caesar a letter, warning him about the conspirators and the plot that would take effect if he went, but Caesar refuses to read it, saying his personal concerns are his final priority. At the Senate, the conspirators talk to Caesar, encircling him. Each one of them stabs him to death. When Caesar sees his dear friend Brutus among the murderers, he gives up his struggle against everyone and dies. This is where he says his famous quote, “And you Brutus? Then fall,