The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a dramatized account of the betrayal of the the Roman Emperor.
Source: White, R.G. ed. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. New York: Sully and Kleinteich.
- Act 1, Scene 1
- Flavius and Murellus downplay the accomplishments of Julius Caesar as they scold the local commoners.
- Act 1, Scene 2
- Caesar receives a warning. Cassius and Brutus discuss Caesar. Cassius devises a plan to sway Brutus.
- Act 1, Scene 3
- Casca and Cicero discuss the strange occurrences of late. Casca informs Cassius of the senate's plans. Cassius tells Casca of his scheme to sway Brutus.
- Act 2, Scene 1
- Brutus fears that power will change Caesar. Brutus receives a letter. Cassius pays a visit to Brutus accompanied by men of a common goal.
- Act 2, Scene 2
- Calpurnia makes a request of Caesar after having an unsettling dream. Decius confides a secret in Caesar.
- Act 2, Scene 3
- Artemidorus waits for Caesar.
- Act 2, Scene 4
- Portia sends a servent to the Senate before talking with the Soothsayer.
- Act 3, Scene 1
- Caesar dismisses Artemidorus' warning. The plot is carried out as Antony flees. Antony sends a message to Brutus. Cassius continues to doubt the loyalty of Antony as Caesar's funeral approaches. Antony sends a warning to Octavius.
- Act 3, Scene 2
- Brutus makes a speech to the crowd explaining his actions. After Brutus departs, Antony gives the funeral oration for Caesar. Octavius' servant brings news to Antony.
- Act 3, Scene 3
- Cinna the poet is the victim of mistaken identity.
- Act 4, Scene 1
- Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus gather to discuss the fates of the conspirators. Anthony harbors doubts about his fellow Roman. Octavius and Antony discuss the impending confrontation with Brutus and Cassius.
- Act 4, Scene 2
- Angered by the condemnation of a friend, Cassius arrives to speak with Brutus.
- Act 4, Scene 3
- Brutus and Cassius' allegiance is tested. Brutus receives a message from Messala. As Cassius marches his troops into battle, Brutus is visited by an unexpected guest.
- Act 5, Scene 1
- Octavius and Antony confront Brutus and Cassius as they prepare for battle. Cassius is affected by some recent bad omens. Brutus and Cassius ponder the possible outcomes of the battle.
- Act 5, Scene 2
- Brutus, perceiving a weakness in Octavius' army, sends a message to Cassius.
- Act 5, Scene 3
- Cassius, believing Brutus has been captured, asks a favor of Pindarus. Brutus continues to fight Antony and Octavius.
- Act 5, Scene 4
- Brutus prepares for another battle with Antony and Octavius. Antony sends men to verify whether Brutus is alive.
- Act 5, Scene 5
- Brutus orders his men to retreat before asking a final favor of one of his soldiers. Upon discovering Brutus, Antony speaks of Brutus' virtues and makes a decision in regards to the fate of his men.