Julius Caesar Questions on Act 2, Scene 4
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Portia's Concern for Brutus's Behavior in Julius Caesar
In Julius Caesar, Portia, Brutus's wife, becomes increasingly anxious due to Brutus's secretive and erratic behavior. She observes his sleeplessness, moodiness, and secret meetings with conspirators....
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In Julius Caesar, who is Lucius?
In Julius Caesar, Lucius is Brutus' young servant. He provides companionship and a means for Brutus and Portia to express their thoughts. Lucius plays an important role by running errands, such as...
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What is the soothsayer's role in Julius Caesar?
The soothsayer's role in Julius Caesar is to foreshadow Caesar's death and create a sense of fate. He appears three times, warning Caesar to "beware the ides of March." Despite Caesar's dismissal,...
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Examples of irony in Julius Caesar
Examples of irony in Julius Caesar include Caesar's dismissal of the soothsayer's warning to "beware the Ides of March," which he ultimately ignores to his peril. Another instance is Brutus's belief...
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Why does Portia send Lucius to the capitol in Julius Caesar, and what is her main concern?
Portia sends Lucius to the Capitol to observe Brutus and gather information about Caesar's situation, driven by anxiety from her conversation with Brutus the previous night. Her main concern is...
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In Julius Caesar, why is Portia upset with her husband?
Portia is upset with Brutus because he is secretive about his involvement in a conspiracy against Caesar. She feels excluded and suspects he views her as untrustworthy. Despite her pleas for honesty,...