![]() When the dust settles, neither Brutus nor Cassius has survived the day. Alone, Brutus is haunted by Caesar’s ghost, who promises he’ll return at Philippi.Ĭonfusion and misinformation soon overtake the battle at Philippi. They receive new information about enemy troop movements and prepare their armies to march separately to Philippi. ![]() Brutus and Cassius quarrel over honor they reconcile and Brutus reveals that Portia has killed herself. ![]() Rome is plunged into civil war Antony and Octavius (Caesar’s adopted heir) oppose Brutus’ and Cassius’ forces. The enraged mob rushes off to avenge Caesar’s death. Antony follows, grieving the loss of his beloved friend, and whips the crowd into a frenzy against the conspirators. Antony makes shows of friendship, but when alone, he swears vengeance.īrutus appears before the people to explain that he loved Caesar but killed him for the good of Rome. Brutus promises Antony safety and justification for killing Caesar. The conspirators stab Caesar and proclaim liberty and freedom from tyranny. On his way to the Capitol, Caesar again ignores the soothsayer’s warning. He initially agrees but then changes his mind. The conspirators arrive and plan to kill Caesar at the Capitol the next day.Ĭaesar’s wife, Calpurnia, has ominous dreams and implores Caesar to stay home. His wife, Portia, rebukes him for excluding her from his heavy thoughts. Brutus concludes death is the only way to prevent Caesar from becoming a tyrant. ![]() Rome is beset by unnatural phenomena as Cassius, Casca and others solidify their resistance to Caesar. Elsewhere, a soothsayer warns Caesar to beware the Ides of March Cassius and Brutus discuss their fears of Caesar’s growing power Caesar confides to Antony his distrust of Cassius and Casca describes the spectacle of Antony thrice offering Caesar a crown (and he thrice refusing it). Commoners celebrate Caesar’s victory over Pompey and are reprimanded by tribunes. ![]()
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