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    Act 2, Scene 2
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    1. cmccullar820 27 Apr 2020
      Did run pure blood; and many lusty Romans Came smiling, and did bathe their hands in it.

      I think that the Romans washing their hands in the blood of Caesar symbolizes the guiltiness of the Roman people. The Roman people do not want Caesar to have the crown because they fear he will turn his power against Rome despite him not having a past full of abuse of power. In response to this fear they want to kill him before he potentially abuses his power and destroys the fate of the city. In reality though, the city is in greater danger if they kill Caesar and their blood is in their hands. Except its not just Caesars blood in their hands it's Romes blood too.

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    Act 2, Scene 1
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    1. cmccullar820 20 Apr 2020
      Portia is Brutus' harlot, not his wife.

      When I first read Portia asking Brutus if she is his harlot instead of wife, I had no idea what harlot meant. I used the side video button which gave me explanation of the word and the word means prostitute. Now I know that Portia is asking her husband if she is just being used for sexual pleasure.

    2. cmccullar820 20 Apr 2020
      Swear priests, and cowards, and men cautelous, Old feeble carrions, and such suffering souls That welcome wrongs; unto bad causes swear Such creatures as men doubt; but do not stain The even virtue of our enterprise, (Brutus)Swearing is for priests and cowards and cautious men, for feeble old people and the kind of suffering souls that welcome abuse; swear such men who cannot be trusted to bad causes. But don't tarnish the virtue of our action or our unconquerable spirit by thinking that our cause or our action needs an oath—when anyone claiming to be a true son of Rome would be proved a bastard if he breaks the smallest piece of an oath he swore.Nor th'insuppressive mettle of our spirits, To think that, or our cause, or our performance Did need an oath — when every drop of blood That every Roman bears, and nobly bears, Is guilty of a several bastardy If he do break the smallest particle Of any promise that hath passed from him.

      When reading this I didn't exactly understand what he was saying because of the language and the side button gave me a modern translation which was no where near what I thought Brutus said.

    3. cmccullar820 20 Apr 2020
      And let our hearts, as subtle masters do, Stir up their servants to an act of rage,Metaphor"Stir up their servants"[Click to launch video.] And after seem to chide 'em. This shall make Our purpose necessary, and not envious; Which so appearing to the common eyes, We shall be called purgers, not murderers.

      When reading this from Brutus, I was confused with what this metaphor meant and how it related to the murder of Caesar. I watched the side video on what the metaphor exactly means and now I understand that Brutus would like to kill Caesar but then feel very sorry about it to the people afterwards.

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    Act 1, Scene 2
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    1. cmccullar820 01 Apr 2020
      Therefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear. And since you know you cannot see yourself So well as by reflection, I, your glass, Will modestly discover to yourself CassiusWell, good Brutus, prepare to hear me explain. Since you can't see yourself except by a reflection, I'll act as your mirror and allow you to discover parts of yourself you don't know about yet in a modest way. And don't be suspicious about me, gentle Brutus. If I were known to be a joker; or I made my oaths meaningless by swearing my love to anyone who claimed to be a friend; or if I sucked up to people and hugged them, then later bad-mouthed them; or if I claimed to be every loser's best friend after a few drinks; then you'd have reason to suspect me of bad motives. [Trumpet flourish, and shouts]BrutusWhat's the meaning of this shouting? I'm afraid the common people might be choosing Caesar to be their king.That of yourself which you yet know not of. And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus. Were I a common laugher; or did use To stale with ordinary oaths my loveWord Nerd"stale"[Click to launch video] To every new protester; if you know That I do fawn on men, and hug them hard, And after scandal them; or if you know That I profess myself in banqueting To all the rout; then hold me dangerous.

      How does Shakespeare introduce specific characters and make them seem realistic? Shakespeare introduces the character Cassius by showing him as a very loving and caring person. Cassius illustrates these features about him whenever he is looking out for his friend Brutus. He realizes somethings wrong with Brutus and tries to help him through what hes going through and Brutus thinks he's trying to lead him in some political trouble but Cassius is genuinely looking out for his friend. Shakespeare makes Cassius seem so realistic because of the realistic relationship he has with Brutus. He seems realistic because he's reaching out to a friend in need just like someone today would.

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