Who is not a flat character in the tragedy of julius caesar? lepidus mark antony messala pindarus1/31/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The remonstrances of Marullus and Fla|viusĪre pathetically persuasive, and the mob reply with humorous, characteristic bluntness however, we are not fond of such ludicrous matter in a tra|gedy, and wish the piece could have been saved from the intrusion of inadequate characters, with|out enervating several passages, which as they stand at present discover peculiar force.Īs Caesar goes to the Course he is accosted by a Soothsayer, who warns him to beware of the Ides of March, this prediction, however, he treats with contempt, and passes on to the games, leaving Bru|tus and Cassius on the stage from the former's declining to join the public festivity, his friend takes occasion to hint a gloominess which seems to have hung for some time on his disposition Bru|tus being so touched, confesses that passions of some difference cloud his mind upon this foundation Cassius works with great subtlety to feel the pulse of his political principles a distant shout occasions Brutus to express apprehension that the people are conferring royalty upon Caesar, whom Cassius, in a long, spirited, and picturesque speech endeavours to depreciate, by an unfavourable comparison with himself however, there is more of ostentatious va|nity than found argument in it, for the strength of a very brave and good man might fail in swimming, and his tongue, parched with feverish thirst, call for drink without any just imputation against his cou|rage the next speech of Cassius, where he accuses the Romans of enslaving themselves, and compares Brutus with Caesar, applies closely to the point in view.īrutus perceiving the drift of Cassius, replies with sensible reserve, but delivers one positive and ![]() IF powerfully inculcating one of the noblest principles that actuates the human mind, the love of national liberty, can stamp additional value upon works of genius, we may venture to pronounce the tragedy now before us, as to the subject of it, high|ly deserving of attention from an English audience in respect of the executive part, a review of the se|veral scenes will, we hope, furnish a competent idea.Īt the commencement of this piece, the author introduces two Romans of character and public spirit reproving the mob with great energy for making holiday on Caesar's account, in whose am|bition the freedom of their country had found a grave. ![]()
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