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crazy4lyf2793
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What is said in Act V of Julius Caesar that supports the idea that Brutus and Cassius' defeat is revenge for Caesar's murder?

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Posted by crazy4lyf2793 on Tuesday May 19, 2009 at 12:41 PM and tagged with act v, brutus, caesar, cassius, characters, defeat, revenge.

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  1. mshurn
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    College - Freshman

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    Perhaps ironically, it is Brutus himself who speaks to this idea. After he and Cassius have been defeated by Antony's forces, Brutus chooses to commit suicide rather than endure capture. As he runs on his own sword, held firmly in place by Strato at Brutus' request, Brutus speaks his dying words:

    Caesar, now be still.

    I killed not thee with half so good a will.

    The words "be still" suggests that Caesar's ghost, which had appeared to Brutus before the final battle, can now rest. Caesar's murder has been avenged.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/jc/act-iv-scenes-2-3-summary-analysis
    http://www.enotes.com/jc/act-v-scenes-4-5-summary-analysis
    http://www.enotes.com/jc/character-analysis

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    Posted by mshurn on Wednesday May 20, 2009 at 6:47 AM