Cassius is affected by some recent bad omens. Octavius and Antony confront Brutus and Cassius as they prepare for battle.

As Cassius marches his troops into battle, Brutus is visited by an unexpected guest. Octavius and Antony discuss the impending confrontation with Brutus and Cassius.Īngered by the condemnation of a friend, Cassius arrives to speak with Brutus.īrutus and Cassius' allegiance is tested. Anthony harbors doubts about his fellow Roman. Octavius' servant brings news to Antony.Ĭinna the poet is the victim of mistaken identity.Īntony, Octavius, and Lepidus gather to discuss the fates of the conspirators. After Brutus departs, Antony gives the funeral oration for Caesar. Antony sends a warning to Octavius.īrutus makes a speech to the crowd explaining his actions. Cassius continues to doubt the loyalty of Antony as Caesar's funeral approaches. Portia sends a servent to the Senate before talking with the Soothsayer.Ĭaesar dismisses Artemidorus' warning. Cassius pays a visit to Brutus accompanied by men of a common goal.Ĭalpurnia makes a request of Caesar after having an unsettling dream. Cassius tells Casca of his scheme to sway Brutus.īrutus fears that power will change Caesar. Casca informs Cassius of the senate's plans.

Cassius devises a plan to sway Brutus.Ĭasca and Cicero discuss the strange occurrences of late. Act 1, Scene 1įlavius and Murellus downplay the accomplishments of Julius Caesar as they scold the local commoners.Ĭaesar receives a warning. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a dramatized account of the betrayal of the the Roman Emperor.

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