Julius Caesar Questions on Puns
Julius Caesar
What are the cobbler's puns in Julius Caesar?
The puns on "cobbler" in Julius Caesar occur in act 1, scene 1 and indicate the inability of Marullus and Flavius to understand the commoners. The second commoner jokes that he could "cobble"...
Julius Caesar
Why does Shakespeare open the tragedy of Julius Caesar with humor?
Shakespeare opens with humor in "Julius Caesar" to provide contrast and tension with the tragedy. The humorous exchange between commoners and tribunes, featuring puns by a cobbler, highlights social...