Does Shakespeare Use Metaphors In Brutus's Soliloquy

The Serpent of Ambition Act 2, scene 1, lines 10-34 of Julius Caesar showcases a chilling result of Cassius’ manipulation of Brutus. Brutus shares his explanation on the corruption of Caesar, and how he will most likely become nefarious with power and he must kill him “in the shell (II, i, 34). The scene takes place during the Ides of March with the sun just rising and after Cassius had poisons Brutus’ head with fake letters from Romans. Before this speech, Brutus expelled much doubt and indecisiveness about the notion of cold-blooded murder. Shakespeare uses similes and metaphors in Brutus’ soliloquy to show how his manipulation pushed him to the point of wanting to kill a close friend. The first metaphor in Brutus’ soliloquy resides in (II, i, 14-17), “It is the bright day that brings forth the adder; /And that craves wary walking. Crown him that;-- /And then, I grant, we put a sting in him, /That at his will he may do danger with.” Brutus explains Caesar acts like a small venomous Eurasian snake that emerges during the evening. Brutus also says that people act careful and avert the snake. If the event of Caesars crowning occurs he would turn into a dangerous snake and his intentions might turn sour. His ambition would consume his …show more content…
Before Caesar comes into power, or in Brutus’ word hatches, thus must assassinate him to save Rome. This simile clearly shows that Brutus has no doubts about killing Caesar for the actions he may commit and general assumptions of his actions. This shows Brutus’ that he has gone almost insane and his bloodlust to save Rome occupies his psyche. Cassius’ words and the fake letters he wrote succeeded to turn Brutus’ honorable qualities against