Act+V-+Scene+1



 In Act V Scene 1, it begins with Brutus and Cassius talking to Octavius and Antony before they give signal to fight. Antony says to Brutus and Cassius, "In your bad strokes, Brutus, you give good words. Witness the hole you made in Caesar's heart, crying 'long live, hail, Caesar!" Antony means that behind Brutus' flattering words to Caesar, they were all driven by evil, and lies. Throughout more of the conversation, they continue to argue about the way Brutus and Cassius acted upon the betrayal of Caesar. Octavius wraps up the first part of scene 1 saying, " Come, Antony, away. Defiance, traitors, hurl we in your teeth. If you dare fight today, come to the field. If not, when you have the stomachs." He is saying that if they dare to fight today, then to come to the field. However, if they are not ready to fight, then to come when they have the courage. In the second part of Act V Scene 1, the characters include Brutus, Cassius, Lucillus, and Messala. It begins with Brutus asking to talk to Lucillius. Then it switches to Cassius calling Messala to tell her about how it is his birthday and how he now partly believes in things "that do presage." He is excited and ready to meet dangers without doubting himself or others. Brutus then comes back with Lucillius and Cassius asks him what he will do if they lose the war. Brutus responds saying that he will accept what the gods decide and not take the easy way out, by killing himself. However, he is not willing to go back to Rome if they do lose. Brutus and Cassius end Act V Scene 1 agreeing that if they meet again, they will smile. If they do not meet again, then their last words were well said and done.

Traditional Roman Warfare

the romans usually packed themselves tightly together for better defense and strength.

 Confusing Words or Phrases  Confusing W/P Meaning 


 * 1. "thou canst not die by traitors' hands unless thou bring'st them with thee" || You will not be killed by a traitor unless you kill yourself ||
 * 2. Peevish || <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Annoying ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">3. Perils || <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Dangers ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">4. Strain || <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Family ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">5. Exigent || <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Something Urgent ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">6. Parley || <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Talk ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">7. Cur || <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Canine/Dog ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">8. "swim bark" || <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">ships skink ||

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__Source__ Shakespeare, William. //Julius Caesar//. New York: Signet Classics, 1998. and www.culturalresources.com