Julius Caesar 2.1 Performance: Brutus, Lines 163-184a

The transcript discusses a plan to confront Caesar, emphasizing a noble approach to the act. The speakers aim to be seen as sacrificers, not butchers, and stress the importance of executing the plan boldly but without wrath. They rationalize the necessity of the act to appear justified in the eyes of the public. Concerns about Mark Antony are dismissed, as he is seen as powerless without Caesar.

How does the speaker differentiate between being sacrificers and butchers?

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What does the speaker suggest about the manner in which they should kill Caesar?

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What is the significance of the phrase 'let's kill him boldly but not wrathfully'?

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What does the speaker imply about the consequences of killing Caesar?

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In what way does the speaker suggest they should appear to the public after the act?

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