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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 2 Summary
Brutus is pacing in anguish, conflicted by his loyalty to Caesar. However, thanks to Cassius’ manipulations, Brutus ultimately decides that Caesar must die. The plan is set in motion - will Caesar be warned in time? Watch our summary of...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Performance: Casca, Lines 234-248
Dive into a detailed analysis of a key scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Marc Antony offers Caesar a crown three times, and Caesar refuses each offer. The video examines the political and psychological undertones of this...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Scene Summary
This video analyzes the dialogue in Act 1, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar. In it, Cassius and Brutus discuss Caesar's rise to power, neither fully liking the idea. Cassius seems to be trying to pursuade Brutus to take action against the...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Digression: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
Understand the basics of the Battle of Troy as well as how and why it is referenced in Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Power
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the theme of power in Julius Caesar. See how political power can be wielded for good or evil, and how absolute power can corrupt somebody. Along the way, learn how to analyse...
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Julius Caesar Act 2 Scene 2 | Text Detectives Key Scene | Royal Shakespeare Company
Exploring Calphurnia's Dream in Act 2 Scene 2 of Julius Caesar, with Andrew Woodall and Kristin Atherton who played Julius Caesar and Calphurnia in the 2017 production and Assistant Director Marieke Audsley.
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Julius Caesar 4.2 Performance: Brutus Believes They Must Act (Lines 265-276a)
This video delves into a crucial moment in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," highlighting a powerful speech by Brutus. Brutus's words underscore the theme of fate and free will, illustrating the urgency and risks involved in their struggle...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Scene Summary
In this video, Brutus speaks to a restless crowd in Rome, defending his role in Caesar's assassination as a patriotic act for the good of Rome. Following Brutus, Mark Antony subtly manipulates public sentiment, turning the crowd towards...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Performance: Cassius, Lines 66-78
In this video, Cassius assures Brutus of his sincerity, describing how he will act as a mirror to reflect truths about Brutus that he does not yet know. He emphasizes his loyalty and contrasts himself with deceitful flatterers, asking...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Lupercal Festival
This video explores the rich tapestry of festival days in ancient Rome, focusing on the Lupercal - a celebration of fertility and the mythical founding of Rome. Delving into the customs and rituals, such as goat sacrifices to Faunus and...
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Julius Caesar 2.2 Performance: Calpurnia and Caesar, Lines 8-24
This video focuses on a crucial scene in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Caesar is warned about ominous omens and advised not to leave his house. Despite the unsettling reports of unnatural occurrences in Rome, including animals...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Interview Brutus and Cassius
This video dissects a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Brutus is visited by Cassius and other conspirators in the middle of the night. They discuss the urgent need to act against Caesar, emphasizing the tension and...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Performance: Brutus, Lines 163-184a
This video delves into a critical scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus articulates his vision for a dignified assassination of Caesar, emphasizing that they should be sacrificers, not butchers. The video examines...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Word Nerd: Whet
This video explores the etymology of the word "whet" and its application in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The video highlights how this term has evolved to include figurative meanings such as enhancing one’s appetite or interest. It...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Performance: Portia, Lines 292-303a
This video delves into a poignant scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Portia, the wife of Brutus, implores him to confide in her about his secretive plans against Caesar. It highlights Portia's argument for trust and...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Performance: Brutus, Lines 44-58
This video examines a key moment from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus grapples with the decision to join the conspiracy against Caesar. The scene focuses on Brutus reading a letter that manipulates his sense of duty towards...
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Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 2 | Text Detectives Key Scene | Royal Shakespeare Company
Exploring Brutus and Cassius' first scene together in Act 1 Scene 2 of Julius Caesar, with Alex Waldmann and Martin Hutson who played Brutus and Cassius in the 2017 production and Assistant Director Marieke Audsley.
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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: Paterson Joseph as Brutus
The exhibition Shakespeare: staging the world explores connections between the objects, Shakespeare's text and performance. Find out more about the exhibition and book your tickets here: http://ow.ly/cNAzt Here, Paterson Joseph is Brutus...
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Damian Lewis as Antony in Julius Caesar: 'Friends, Romans, countrymen' | Shakespeare Solos
To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Subscribe to Guardian Culture ► http://bit.ly/subgdnculture Here, Damian Lewis performs Antony’s lines from Act III,...
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Julius Caesar: Act 1 Scene 2 Analysis
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Hamlet 2.1 Dig Deeper: Hamlet's Madness
This video delves into Hamlet's decision to feign madness at the end of Act 1, Scene 5, analyzing its strategic purpose within the context of Shakespeare's narrative. It highlights the historical and literary precedents for such a...
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That Time an American Lawyer Took Over Nicaragua | The Life & Times of William Walker
Get 1 month of NordPass Premium for free at http://www.nordpass.com/jackrackam with your email, or use the super secret code jackrackam to claim 10% off of a 2-year plan Footnotes: 0:26 Shame on anyone listening to this through poor...
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That Time an American Lawyer Took Over Nicaragua | The Life & Times of William Walker
Footnotes: 0:26 Shame on anyone listening to this through poor quality speakers and not getting to hear this sound design 1:15 You might rightly ask "How could he pay for such an army after being unemployed for a while?" and clearly you...
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Exploring a Rhetorical Speech | Text Detectives | Royal Shakespeare Company
Using Brutus' speech to the people of Rome from Act 3 scene 2 of Julius Caesar, Alex Waldmann suggests three key things to look for and explore whenever you are looking at a rhetorical speech for the first time, including their argument,...