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- Murellus asks, suggesting that Caesar’s victory does not merit a triumph since it involves no conquering of a foreign foe to the greater glory of Rome (I.i. 31 – 33). Murellus reminds the commoners of the days when they used to gather to watch and cheer for Pompey’s triumphant returns from battle.
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Murellus asks, suggesting that Caesar’s victory does not merit a triumph since it involves no conquering of a foreign foe to the greater glory of Rome (I.i. 31 – 33). Murellus reminds the commoners of the days when they used to gather to watch and cheer for Pompey’s triumphant returns from battle.
- Act I: Scene II
Summary: Act I, scene ii. Caesar enters a public square with...
- No Fear Translation
The CARPENTER , COBBLER , and all the commoners exit. See...
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Roman tribunes Flavius and Marullus spot a group of commoners on the streetand chide them for idling on a working day. When Marullus asks one of the menwhat he does for a living, the cobbler describes himself obliquely as a “menderof bad soles,” which enrages Marullus. The man finally explains that he is acobbler, repairing the worn-out soles of sl...
On another Roman street, thronged by commoners and senators, Caesar asks hiswife, Calpurnia, to stand directly in the way of Mark Antony, who is set tobegin the traditional footrace to the Coliseum as part of Lupercal festivities.Since it is believed that a childless, or “barren,” woman will become fertileon being touched by the winner of the race,...
As thunder and lightning rage in the sky, a breathless Casca enters thescene with a drawn sword. He tells the elderly statesman Cicero that he hasnever before tonight witnessed a storm so violent that it seems to be “droppingfire,” as if the gods are warring in the heavens. Casca has also seen otherstrange and “wonderful sights” this night, such as...
The three scenes comprising act 1 of Julius Caesarare particularlysignificant because of the swift, precise way in which they use rich,figurative language to introduce the plays’ themes, characters, and motifs. Inscene 1, the cobbler’s wordplay with Marullus foreshadows the play’s plot. Thecobbler describes himself as a “mender of soles,” making a ...
On a street in ancient Rome, Flavius and Marullus, two Roman tribunes — judges meant to protect the rights of the people — accost a group of workmen and ask them to name their trades and to explain their absence from work. The first workman answers straight forwardly, but the second workman answers with a spirited string of puns that he is ...
The Second Commoner is a witty fellow, who evidently delights in plaguing Marullus with his puns. Already he has played upon the double meaning of cobbler; here he does the same with soles (souls), and a moment later he is at it again.
In opposition to the commoners are two tribunes: Marullus and Flavius. They were supporters of Pompey, a great Roman leader. He was murdered by the Egyptians with Caesar's approval.
Two representatives of the Roman government, Marullus and Flavius, confront a crowd of commoners and demand to know why they are celebrating. A witty cobbler and a carpenter explain that they are celebrating the recent military victory of Julius Caesar over a rival in the Roman government, Pompey.
Two representatives of the Roman government, Marullus and Flavius, confront a crowd of commoners and demand to know why they are celebrating. A witty cobbler and a carpenter explain that they are celebrating the recent military victory of Julius Caesar over a rival in the Roman government, Pompey.
