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Julius Caesar Act 2. Literary Notes. Act Two, Scene One. In Act 2, scene one, lines 10-34 Brutus has a soliloquy that explains his affection and friendship for Caesar as well as his desire to be rid of him for the good of Rome.
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Julius Caesar Act 2 Literary Notes
Act Two, Scene One • In Act 2, scene one, lines 10-34 Brutus has a soliloquy that explains his affection and friendship for Caesar as well as his desire to be rid of him for the good of Rome. • In this same scene lines 32-24 create a metaphor that compares Caesar to an unhatched snake—he’s not dangerous now, but he will be soon. • Lines 45-58 creates a soliloquy that discusses Brutus’ power to take action against Caesar. • Lines 61-69 creates a soliloquy that examines Brutus’ friendship with, and desire to be rid of, Caesar.
Act Two, Scene One • Lines 77-85 create a soliloquy that examines the question of whether killing Caesar is morally correct. • Lines 79-85 create personification that gives the conspiracy a human face. • Lines 101-104 create imagery (words used to create pictures) that indicates the time of day. • Lines 191-192b is an anachronism because there were no clocks in Ancient Rome.
Act Two, Scene Two • In Act 2, scene two, line 19 there is an example of alliteration (using the same beginning sounds in several words—fierce, fiery warriors fight. • Lines 30-31 is an example of foreshadowing as Calphurnia says “the heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes, which is what will happen to Caesar. • Lines 124-125 and lines 128-129 are examples of asides (when the character speaks directly to the audience) that remind the audience of the conspiracy.
Act Two, Scene Three • Act 2, scene 3, lines 1-14 is a soliloquy that creates suspense by making it clear that Caesar’s fate hinges on Artemedorius’ warning.