Cassius cautiously inquires about Brutus' feelings if a conspiracy were to unseat Caesar he finds Brutus not altogether against the notion that is, Brutus shares "some aim" with Cassius but does not wish "to be any further moved." The two men part, promising to meet again for further discussions.
As a man of highest personal integrity, Brutus opposes Caesar on principle, despite his friendship with him. Envious of Caesar's power and prestige, Cassius cleverly probes to discover where Brutus' deepest sympathies lie. Both men are of aristocratic origin and see the end of their ancient privilege in Caesar's political reforms and conquests. It soon becomes apparent from their words that powerful and secret forces are working against Caesar.Ĭaesar appears, attended by a train of friends and supporters, and is warned by a soothsayer to "beware the ides of March," but he ignores the warning and leaves for the games and races marking the celebration of the feast of Lupercal.Īfter Caesar's departure, only two men remain behind - Marcus Brutus, a close personal friend of Caesar, and Cassius, a long time political foe of Caesar's. A spontaneous celebration has interrupted and been broken up by Flavius and Marullus, two political enemies of Caesar. Julius Caesar has just reentered Rome in triumph after a victory in Spain over the sons of his old enemy, Pompey the Great.
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