Act I — Flashcards

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Characterisation means revealing a person through speech, actions, silence, what others say about them, and contrast with other characters. In Julius Caesar, this method helps show Caesar, Brutus, Cas…

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Caesar is shown as a great Roman general and senator. Brutus calls him "the foremost man of all this world." His power, pride, and influence affect the entire action of the play.

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Caesar makes only three brief appearances, and he is killed in the middle of the play. Even when he is absent, his presence and influence remain very strong.

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Caesar suffers from a falling-sickness, is deaf in one ear, and appears physically weak in several moments. These details make him seem less invincible than his public image suggests.

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Caesar says, "What touches us ourselves shall be last served." This shows his pride and self-centredness, because he gives priority to his own matters and ignores warning.

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Caesar answers, "Caesar did never wrong but with just cause." This shows his arrogance and refusal to listen to the petition for Cimber's banished brother.

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Caesar asks Antony to come on his right hand because one ear is deaf. This shows that his deafness is only in one ear, not total deafness.

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Caesar is affected by omens, dreams, and warnings, even though he tries to hide it. He sends a man to consult priests and considers staying away from the senate for a time.