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Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare · English text · 20,845 words

Concern that Caesar’s growing power threatens Rome leads Brutus and other senators to plan his assassination. The conspirators win the moment but lose control of its meaning when public speeches turn the crowd and set civil war in motion.

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Background

The tragedy draws on Roman history to examine republican ideals, political violence, and persuasion. Brutus and Antony’s funeral speeches make rhetoric a visible force that can reshape public judgment in real time.

Reading notes

  • Separate what characters claim about Rome from what their actions reveal.
  • Compare the structure and emotional appeals of Brutus’ and Antony’s speeches.
  • Follow how a political act produces consequences its planners cannot command.

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