She has had visionary dreams and fears the portents of the overnight storms. On 15 March, Caesar's wife, Calpurnia, urges him not to go to the Senate. Brutus is troubled but refuses to confide in his devoted wife, Portia. William Shakespeare Ambition, Men, Ambitious 7 Copy quote Show source For Brutus is an honourable man So are they all, all honourable men. After doing so, they visit Brutus at night in his home to persuade him of their views. When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept: Ambition should be made of sterner stuff: Yet Brutus says he was ambitious And Brutus is an honourable man. Act IIĬassius, Casca, and their allies plant false documents to manipulate Brutus to join their cause to remove Caesar. But the conspirators are still wary of his aspirations.
They offered Caesar a crown three times, and he refused it every time. The conspirator Casca enters and tells Brutus of a ceremony held by the plebeians. Brutus has a more balanced view of the political position. Cassius, a successful general himself, is jealous of Caesar. He has been gaining a lot of power recently and people treat him like a god. They fear he will accept offers to become Emperor. Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homesįellow senators, Caius Cassius and Marcus Brutus, are suspicious of Caesar's reactions to the power he holds in the Republic. Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps at Shakespeare's New Place Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began.
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