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Act I3 items
Act I, Scene 1 – A Street in Rome
Two tribunes, Flavius and Murellus, break up a crowd of commoners who are celebrating Caesar's return to Rome. The tribunes are furious that the people have so quickly forgotten P…
Act I, Scene 2 – A Public Place
During the Lupercal festival, a soothsayer warns Caesar to beware the Ides of March, but Caesar dismisses him. Cassius then pulls Brutus aside and begins working on him, planting…
Act I, Scene 3 – A Street
On a stormy night full of strange omens, Casca runs into Cicero and describes terrifying sights: a lion in the streets, men on fire, an owl hooting at noon.
Act II4 items
Act II, Scene 1 – Brutus's Orchard
Brutus cannot sleep and is already turning the assassination over in his mind. He convinces himself that Caesar must be killed before he becomes a tyrant, even though Caesar has n…
Act II, Scene 2 – Caesar's House
Caesar's wife Calpurnia has had nightmares about his death and begs him not to go to the Capitol. Caesar initially agrees to stay home, but Decius, one of the conspirators, arrive…
Act II, Scene 3 – Artemidorus Reads His Letter
Artemidorus, a teacher who has somehow learned of the conspiracy, reads aloud a letter he has written to warn Caesar of the plot against his life.
Act II, Scene 4 – Portia Sends Lucius to the Capitol
Portia, Brutus's wife, is barely holding herself together. She knows something terrible is about to happen at the Capitol but cannot say what, since Brutus swore her to secrecy.
Act III3 items
Act III, Scene 1 – The Assassination of Caesar at the Capitol
Caesar arrives at the Capitol, ignores the Soothsayer and Artemidorus, and is surrounded by the conspirators under the pretense of presenting a petition.
Act III, Scene 2 – The Funeral Orations of Brutus and Antony
Brutus speaks first at Caesar's funeral and convinces the crowd that the assassination was necessary to protect Rome from Caesar's ambition.
Act III, Scene 3 – The Mob Kills Cinna the Poet
A poet named Cinna is stopped by the angry mob on his way to Caesar's funeral. They ask his name.
Act IV3 items
Act IV, Scene 1 – The Triumvirs Proscribe Their Enemies
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus meet in Rome to draw up a death list of their political enemies. Antony treats Lepidus as a tool to be used and discarded once the war is won, and th…
Act IV, Scene 2 – Brutus and Cassius Quarrel
Brutus and Cassius meet outside Brutus's tent near Sardis. Cassius arrives angry, feeling that Brutus has publicly dishonored him.
Act IV, Scene 3 – The Quarrel Scene; Caesar's Ghost Appears
Inside the tent, Brutus and Cassius have it out. Cassius accuses Brutus of unfairness; Brutus accuses Cassius of taking bribes.
Act V5 items
Act V, Scene 1 – The Plains of Philippi; Parley Before Battle
Both armies face each other at Philippi. Before fighting begins, the leaders meet for a parley.
Act V, Scene 2 – The Battle Begins
This is the shortest scene in the play. Brutus sends a message to Cassius ordering an immediate attack on Octavius's forces, believing he sees an opening.
Act V, Scene 3 – Cassius Dies; Titinius Dies
Cassius, watching the battle from a distance, misreads what he sees. He thinks Titinius has been captured by the enemy, when in fact Titinius has been surrounded by friendly soldi…
Act V, Scene 4 – Young Cato Falls; Lucilius Captured
The battle continues and things go badly for Brutus's forces. Young Cato, son of the Cato who opposed Caesar, fights bravely and is killed.
Act V, Scene 5 – The Death of Brutus
Brutus is exhausted and knows the battle is over. He asks several of his men to hold his sword so he can run onto it, and each refuses until Strato agrees.
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