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Julius Caesar
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One of Shakespeare's most compelling historical tragedies, Julius Caesar explores the chilling events of political ambition and betrayal leading up to and following the assassination of the infamous Roman emperor.
Set against the backdrop of Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar follows a military leader whose ambition threatens the Republic's fragile balance of power. Marcus Brutus, a respected Roman senator and Caesar's close friend, is torn between his loyalty to Caesar and his devotion to the Republic. Persuaded by the cunning Cassius and other conspirators, Brutus joins a plot to murder Caesar, believing it to be an act of noble sacrifice for the greater good of Rome. Yet, as the plot unravels, the brutal consequences of their actions emerge.
A timeless examination of the corrupting nature of power, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar was first published in 1599, but remains a gripping exploration of political intrigue, moral ambiguity, and human ambition, resonating with audiences across generations.
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ACT III.
SCENE I. Rome. Before the Capitol; the Senate sitting.
[A crowd of people in the street leading to the Capitol, among
them Artemidorus and the Soothsayer. Flourish. Enter Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Decius, Metellus, Trebonius, Cinna, Antony, Lepidus, Popilius, Publius, and others.]
them Artemidorus and the Soothsayer. Flourish. Enter Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Decius, Metellus, Trebonius, Cinna, Antony, Lepidus, Popilius, Publius, and others.]
CAESAR.
The Ides of March are come.
The Ides of March are come.
SOOTHSAYER.
Ay, Caesar; but not gone.
Ay, Caesar; but not gone.
ARTEMIDORUS.
Hail, Caesar! read this schedule.
Hail, Caesar! read this schedule.
DECIUS.
Trebonius doth desire you to o'er-read,
At your best leisure, this his humble suit.
Trebonius doth desire you to o'er-read,
At your best leisure, this his humble suit.
ARTEMIDORUS.
O Caesar, read mine first; for mine's a suit
That touches Caesar nearer: read it, great Caesar.
O Caesar, read mine first; for mine's a suit
That touches Caesar nearer: read it, great Caesar.
CAESAR.
What touches us ourself shall be last served.
What touches us ourself shall be last served.
ARTEMIDORUS.
Delay not, Caesar; read it instantly.
Delay not, Caesar; read it instantly.
CAESAR.
What, is the fellow mad?
What, is the fellow mad?
PUBLIUS.
Sirrah, give place.
Sirrah, give place.
CASSIUS.
What, urge you your petitions in the street?
Come to the Capitol.
What, urge you your petitions in the street?
Come to the Capitol.
[Caesar enters the Capitol, the rest following.
All the Senators rise.]
All the Senators rise.]
POPILIUS.
I wish your enterprise to-day may thrive.
I wish your enterprise to-day may thrive.
CASSIUS.
What enterprise, Popilius?
What enterprise, Popilius?
POPILIUS.
Fare you well.
Advances to Caesar.
Fare you well.
Advances to Caesar.
BRUTUS.
What said Popilius Lena?
What said Popilius Lena?
CASSIUS.
He wish'd to-day our enterprise might thrive.
I fear our purpose is discovered.
He wish'd to-day our enterprise might thrive.
I fear our purpose is discovered.
BRUTUS.
Look, how he makes to Caesar: mark him.
Look, how he makes to Caesar: mark him.
CASSIUS.
Casca, be sudden, for we fear prevention.—
Brutus, what shall be done? If this be known,
Cassius or Caesar never shall turn back,
For I will slay myself.
Casca, be sudden, for we fear prevention.—
Brutus, what shall be done? If this be known,
Cassius or Caesar never shall turn back,
For I will slay myself.
BRUTUS.
Cassius, be constant:
Popilius Lena speaks not of our purposes;
For, look, he smiles, and Caesar doth not change.
Cassius, be constant:
Popilius Lena speaks not of our purposes;
For, look, he smiles, and Caesar doth not change.
CASSIUS.
Trebonius knows his time, for, look you, Brutus,
He draws Mark Antony out of the way.
Trebonius knows his time, for, look you, Brutus,
He draws Mark Antony out of the way.
[Exeunt Antony and Trebonius.
Caesar and the Senators take their seats.]
Caesar and the Senators take their seats.]
DECIUS.
Where is Metellus Cimber? Let him go,
And presently prefer his suit to Caesar.
Where is Metellus Cimber? Let him go,
And presently prefer his suit to Caesar.
BRUTUS.
He is address'd; press near and second him.
He is address'd; press near and second him.
CINNA.
Casca, you are the first that rears your hand.
Casca, you are the first that rears your hand.
CASCA.
Are we all ready?
Are we all ready?
CAESAR.
What is now amiss
That Caesar and his Senate must redress?
What is now amiss
That Caesar and his Senate must redress?
METELLUS.
Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar,
Metellus Cimber throws before thy seat
An humble heart.
Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar,
Metellus Cimber throws before thy seat
An humble heart.
[Kneeling.]
CAESAR.
I must prevent thee, Cimber.
These couchings and these lowly courtesies
Might fire...
I must prevent thee, Cimber.
These couchings and these lowly courtesies
Might fire...
Table of contents
- William Shakespeare
- DRAMATIS PERSONÆ
- ACT I.
- ACT II.
- ACT III.
- ACT IV.
- ACT V.
- TO THE MEMORY OF MY BELOVED THE AUTHOR, MR. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE