Brutus’ Speech

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“If then that friend demanded why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.” (19-22)

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“As Caesar loved me, I weep for him ... as he was valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I slew him.” (24-26)

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Antony’s Speech

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“Yet Brutus says he was ambitious

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You all did see that on the Lupercal

I thrice presented him a kingly crown,

Which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition?” (93-97)

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“Here is the will, and under Caesar’s seal.

To every Roman citizen he gives,

To every several man, seventy-five drachmas.

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Moreover, he hath left you all his walks,

His private arbors, and new-planted orchards” (240-242, 247-248)

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Roman Citizens’ Response

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“First Citizen: Bring him with triumph home unto his house.

Second Citizen: Give him a statue with his ancestors.

Third Citizen: Let him be Caesar.” (48-50)

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“First Citizen: We'll burn the house of Brutus.

Third Citizen: Away, then! come, seek the conspirators.

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Second Citizen: Most noble Caesar! We'll revenge his death.” (231-232, 243)

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