Act III

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The most important event is Caesar’s assassination in the Capitol. Casca strikes the first blow, other conspirators attack next, and Brutus delivers the last stab. Caesar then dies after recognising B…

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Metellus Cimber’s plea for his brother Publius Cimber is only a pretext. The conspirators use it as a diversion to get close to Caesar before stabbing him.

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Casca stabs Caesar first. Marcus Brutus stabs him last. This makes Brutus’s betrayal especially painful for Caesar.

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Caesar says, "Et tu, Brute! Then fall, Caesar!" These words show shock, hurt, and betrayal when he sees Brutus among the attackers. His death is made tragic because a trusted friend joins the murder.

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Caesar ignores both warnings because he is proud and confident. He says that what concerns him personally will be attended to last of all, showing his self-belief and stubbornness.

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Caesar compares himself to the northern star to show that he is fixed, firm, and unchanging. The comparison reveals his pride and belief that he cannot be moved by others’ requests.

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Brutus says that he loved Rome more than Caesar. His public reason is that Caesar’s death was needed for the good of the country, not because he hated Caesar personally.

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Brutus speaks in a logical and direct way. He appeals to honour, reason, and patriotism. The citizens initially accept his explanation because he sounds sincere and speaks as though he acted for Rome’…