Ghost of Caesar

Ghost of Caesar's point of view: Brutus looks troubled and worried tonight as he tries to fall asleep. I know he should be, he will get what what he has coming to him after what he has done to the Romans. I would have served Rome well, and hope that my will has proved that. Tonight I will visit Brutus to make him even more worrisome.

Brutus
How ill this taper burns! Ha, who comes here?
I think this is the weakness of mine eyes
That shapes monstrous apparition.
It comes upon me. Art thou any thing?
Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil,
That mak'st my blood cold and my hair stare?
Speak to me what thou art.

Ghost
Thy evil spirit, Brutus.

Brutus
Why com'st thou?

Ghost
To tell thee thou shalt see me at Phillippi.

Brutus
Well, then I shall see thee again?

Ghost
Ay, at Phillippi.

Brutus
Why, I will see thee at Phillippi then.

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Portia's letter to Brutus

Dear Brutus,

This is my last farewell. I hope you understand why I'm doing this. These last few days, you have been different and distracted. I feel I have discovered why. You were a loyal friend to Caesar but the conspirators overruled your trust and made you act this way. You have paid no attention to me and felt as though you did not have to tell me what you have been doing. I will get out of your way, and I won't stop you in the future. By this I mean I will no longer be a part of your life, Brutus. I will lay in bed as my servant is absent and my room will burst into flames.

Goodbye Brutus

I will always love you.

Portia

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Mark Antony

In Mark Antony's point of view: As I look back on the many tragic happenings that have occured, like Caesar's death and the battle that took some lives. I wonder if it was all worth it? This wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the jealousy from the conspirators. I miss Julius terribly. He would have ruled Rome with great respect, if the conspirators didn't kill him out of disloyalty and doubt. I hope I am making him proud.

Mark Antony was my favourite character because I viewed him as the smartest. In the beggining, he was always loyal to Caesar, and even in the end he proved to be. He was strong throughout the play, and especially stealthy because he tricked the conspirators into thinking he was on their side. To the Romans he is a great public figure. Overall, his intelligence helped him convince the conspirators, win over the Romans and make Julius proud.

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Julius Caesar Quote

"Men are nearly always willing to believe what they wish."

- Julius Caesar

This quote caught my attention when I read it because it explains his death. The reason I think so is because the conspirators felt threatened by Julius Caesar's power, and what he would do with it. They wished that they could be in power and that Julius wouldn't stand in the way of it. They believed he wouldn't treat Rome correctly and thought he meant harm. They assumed that he wouldn't treat the Romans very well and he wouldn't respect his senators. After Julius Caesar's will was read, they realized he would have been smart and giving to the Romans, because it explained that he was going to give some of his money to each Roman. In my opinion, this quote is important in the play because its showing Julius' intelligence.

Julius Caesar's Will

WILL OF Julius Caesar

I, Julius Caesar, a resident of Rome, hereby make this Will and revoke all prior Wills and Codicils.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION:

a. I was born on January 5 in Rome

b. I am married to Calpurnia, who I will refer to as "my spouse." We were married on August 31 in Rome.

c. I have no living children.

2. BENEFICIARIES: I give my property to the following persons:

One eighth of my earnings goes to my spouse. The rest of my earnings will proceed to go to each Roman in my town for they are deserving and have made me who I am. The title of King of Rome, assuming if I am so when I pass away, will be rewarded to my nephew, Octavius Caesar, for he will serve Rome with great pleasure and duty. My loyal friends, Mark Antony and Lepidious, shall be the senators to assist Octavius. I have great pride to all thee for their support and adoration towards Rome.

If any beneficiary under this Will does not survive me by 30 days, then I shall be deemed to have survived such person.

3. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR EXECUTOR:

I appoint Octavius Caesar as Executor of my Will. My Executor shall have all powers granted by applicable laws of my state to carry out all provisions of this Will, may use provisions and procedures for the simplified handling of estates, and shall not be required to post a bond.

I, Julius Caesar, hereby sign this Will at Rome on this eighth day of March, 2010

Julius Caesar

___________

Each of us hereby states, under penalties of perjury, that on this eighth day of March, 2010, in Rome we observed Julius Caesar who we know or who otherwise proved his identity to us, declare the above document to be his Will. He then asked us to serve as his witnesses and then signed the document in our presence. He appeared to be an adult, of sound mind and memory, and acting of his own free will, and not under any force or duress. We are now, immediately after he signed the Will, signing our names in his presence.

Mark Antony, Rome.




Octavius Caesar, Rome.





Calpurnia, Rome.

Bad Omens

In Calpurnia's point of view: I toss and turn all night, swimming in and out of sleep. Finally, I manage to nap for a few hours but it was not a satisfying slumber. This nightmare, my husband Julius was included, but only his statue. The statue symbolizes the great deeds my husband has accomplished for Rome and it reflects the appreciation of the people. The statue itself is not what I fear, it is the image of blood running down it like a fountain with the Romans bathing their hands in his blood. My nightmare frightens me and I immediately wake, warning Julius to keep away from the Senate that day. My cries are only words to him: empty and meaningless.

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Thunder and Lightning poem

I hear the rumble ringing through the night.
I see the streak of flashing light.
It makes the clouds glow all around
As again I hear that rumbling sound
The rain falls harsh and splashes high
As once more the lightning lights up the sky.
There are those who fear this cosmic charge
The sound so loud and the lightning so large
But I watch it as a little child with wondrous eye
As I would watch fireworks of the fourth of July.
It puts on a marvelous and glorious show
As the lightning streaks jump to and fro.
The thunder comes from every side
The lightning makes no attempt to hide
Itself from my curious eye

In Casca's point of view: This poem about thunder and lightning reminds me of the bad omens I witnessed on a stormy night. The bad omens could mean only one thing for the other senators and I, that Julius wanted to rule alone. As I ran through the night, I stumbled upon Cicero, a fellow senator, and he was asked me why I was so breathless and staring at him. I told him what I came upon and we made a plan to resolve our problem: to kill Julius Caesar. We thought about who would be interested in helping us, and soon after Cassius and Cinna became part of our party.

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Julius Caesar's Triumphant Return

Act 1 - Julius Caesar makes his return.
Murellus' point of view: Flavius and I are walking the streets of Rome when we come across two men that are not dressed for work like they should be. A cobbler, one who repairs shoes, and a carpenter are walking around when we approach them. They have decided to take the day off the celebrate Julius Caesar's return. There is no need for this holiday Flavius and I think. Julius Caesar does not deserve this recognition.