Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Loyalty

The video explores the theme of loyalty in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, focusing on the characters of Brutus and Antony. It examines Brutus' internal conflict between his loyalty to Caesar and his duty to Rome, manipulated by Cassius. Antony's unwavering loyalty to Caesar is highlighted through his eulogy and speeches, contrasting with Brutus' betrayal. The video also discusses the public's shifting perception influenced by Brutus and Antony's speeches, ultimately questioning the worthiness of loyalty and the complexity of conflicting loyalties.

What emotional impact does Caesar's ghost have on Brutus in the play?

How does Shakespeare use the character of Mark Antony to explore the theme of loyalty?

What rhetorical strategies does Brutus use to persuade the Roman public?

What questions does the play raise about the nature of loyalty and betrayal?