Caesar, Act I
“The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” by Shakespeare, tells of Caesar, his rise to power, and his tragic demise. Shakespeare tells the story in five acts, what is now called the Shakespearian Triangle. Act I sets the stage for the rest of the play, by using characters, telling of conflicts and plot, and by expressing foreshadowing and tone. The play introduces several important characters in Act I. First, is Caesar. Caesar, revered by the population, is seen as a hero to many. However, to the senators, he is a dreaded enemy, who will possibly put them out of power when he is crowned Emperor. Next, Brutus, is Caesar’s best friend. However, as a senator, Brutus also does not wish Caesar to become Emperor. Cassius is the main leader of the faction against Caesar. He wishes that Caesar not come into power, as Cassius will lose his. In such, Cassius then attempts to convince the
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Approximate Word count = 596
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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