Julius Caesar

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   renelane Teacher
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   Cassius is superstitious about the battle and its outcome. He tells Messala that he is nervous to fight the battle as it is his birthday. He believes he has witnessed signs that indicate that they are doomed to lose this battle. The eagles that once perched are now replaced with more sinister birds, such as the crows and ravens. These birds are more predatory and vulturous, whereas the eagle was noble and majestic.

   Cassius wearily accepts that he will face whatever comes and prepares to battle. He and Brutus discuss their refusal to be taken back to Rome as captives. They agree that suicide is preferable to the humiliation of being captured alive. 

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