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      • In Julius Caesar, Caesar instructs Antony to touch Calpurnia during the foot race, as it is believed that this act will cure her infertility. Caesar publicly commands Calpurnia to stand in Antony's way so he can touch her, hoping to ensure she becomes fertile and can bear him heirs.
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  2. As Caesar’s wife, Calpurnia is part of the chorus of characters who repeatedly warn Caesar that various signs and omens suggest that he is in great danger. Calpurnia is the only character who can make Caesar heed these warnings—if only momentarily—when she begs Caesar to stay home.

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  3. In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Calpurnia has a dream that a statue of Caesar was flowing with blood as many Romans wash their hands in the blood. She also sees in her dream that Julius Caesar would die in her arms.

  4. Calpurnia assures Caesar that she is not a superstitious woman, but the ill omens from the previous night frighten her. A lioness has “whelped” cubs on the streets, and graves have opened to ...

  5. Caesar. What can be avoided Whose end is purposed by the mighty gods? Yet Caesar shall go forth; for these predictions Are to the world in general as to Caesar. Calpurnia. When beggars die, there are no comets seen; The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.

  6. Brutus points out to Cassius that Caesar, Calpurnia, and Cicero look angry and distraught. Meanwhile, Caesar tells Antony that he wishes he were surrounded by “fat,” satisfied men, unlike Cassius, who has a “lean and hungry” look—that is, he’s dangerous.

  7. Initially, Caesar does agree to stay home in order to please Calpurnia, showing more concern for his wife than Brutus did for Portia in the previous scene. In appreciating Calpurnia’s fear, Caesar demonstrates an ability to pay attention to his private matters, albeit a muffled one.

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