These achievements granted him unmatched military power and threatened to eclipse the standing of Pompey, who had realigned himself with the Senate after the death of Crassus in 53 BC. Caesar became the first Roman general to cross both the Channel and the Rhine, when he built a bridge across the Rhine and crossed the Channel to invade Britain. Caesar's victories in the Gallic Wars, completed by 51 BC, extended Rome's territory to the English Channel and the Rhine. Their attempts to amass power as Populares were opposed by the Optimates within the Roman Senate, among them Cato the Younger with the frequent support of Cicero. In 60 BC, Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed a political alliance that dominated Roman politics for several years. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Caesar became the first Roman general to cross both the Channel and the Rhine, when he built a bridge across the Rhine Gaius Julius Caesar, known as Julius Caesar, was a Roman politician, general, and notable author of Latin prose. This was the noblest Roman of them all ≺ntony's praise of the dead Brutus.Gaius Julius Caesar, known as Julius Caesar, was a Roman politician, general, and notable author of Latin prose. There is a tide in the affairs of men ≻rutus tells Cassius that when the time is ripe, action must be taken. This was the most unkindest cut of all ≺ntony, showing the crowd Caesar's mantle, points out where Brutus stabbed Caesar. I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him ≺ntony begins his famous speech over Caesar's body by calming the crowd.Īnd Brutus is an honourable man ≺ntony, in a backhanded way, casts doubt on the honor of Brutus. Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more ≻rutus explains to the Roman crowd his reason for killing Caesar.įriends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth ≺ntony apologizes to Caesar's body for shaking hands with Caesar's killers.Ĭry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war ≺ntony predicts the revenge of Caesar's spirit upon the conspirators. I am constant as the northern star ≼aesar tells Cassius that he cannot be moved by humble pleadings.Įt tu, Brute? Seeing his friend among the assassins, Caesar exclaims, "And you, Brutus?" The valiant never taste of death but once ≼aesar tells Calpurnia that he is not afraid of death. The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes ≼alpurnia tries to persuade Caesar to give credence to the omens and stay away from the Senate on the ides of March.Ĭowards die many times before their deaths When beggars die, there are no comets seen Think you I am no stronger than my sex . . . ? Portia assures Brutus that she can be trusted with his secrets. Not hew him as a carcass fit for hounds ≻rutus, explaining why Antony need not be killed, too, expresses his unrealistic idealism. Let's carve him as a dish fit for the gods, Let's kill him boldly, but not wrathfully O, that we then could come by Caesar's spirit,Ĭaesar must bleed for it! And, gentle friends, We all stand up against the spirit of Caesar Īnd in the spirit of men there is no blood: Let us be sacrificers, but not butchers, Caius. Like a phantasma, or a hideous dream Having decided that Caesar must die, Brutus reflects on how difficult it is to put his decision into action. It was Greek to me ≼asca's sarcastic comment about a speech by Cicero. Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look ≼aesar's suspicious comment. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,īut in ourselves, that we are underlings ≼assius tells Brutus that rise of Caesar is their fault, because they are not doing anything to stop it. Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world / Like a Colossus ≼assius bitterly comments to Brutus about Caesar's growing power and influence.
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