"This was the noblest Roman of them all." (Act V, Scene V, line 68)
What does it mean? In the final scene of the play, and in the wake of Brutus's suicide,
Antony gives Brutus's eulogy. Antony cites Brutus's naive nature as to the reason for his
nobleness. Of all the conspirators, Brutus was the only one to believe Caesar's death
was for the good of all; everyone else acted out of jealousy. According to Antony, even
in death Brutus was noble. He ran himself through with a sword rather
1. Describe the changes that occur in the friendship between Cassius and Brutus.
2. The characters in this play are very concerned with what it was and is to be Roman.
What role does tradition play inJulius Caesar?
3. Does Caesar have any real impact on the action of the play? Before his death? After
his death?
4. What role does the supernatural play?