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

The final element used in Act I is foreshadowing and tone. Shakespeare uses foreshadowing in several instances. The first one shown is when the Soothsayer tells Caesar to "Beware the ides of March". This tells the audience that something is going to happen on the ides of March, which is the middle of March. The next example of foreshadowing is when Cassius is talking to Brutus. Cassius's tone tells the audience that Cassius is planning something, though at the time the audience does not know what. The next example of foreshadowing is when Casca is talking about the night before the ides of March. He is telling of the events happening, and how it must relate to the coming events. The final foreshadowing in Act I is when the audience learns of the forming of the faction against Caesar.

senators to go against Caesar. The final important character in Act I is Casca. Cas

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