Julius Caesar - Act IV - Theme

Question 1

main concept

Answer 1

• much of the power of Shakespeare’s dramas is his mastery of language and his themes

Question 2

dramatic focus: theme

Answer 2

• two of the themes of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar are honor and loyalty

Question 3

note

Answer 3

• Brutus is distressed that the corruption for which the conspirators killed Caesar is now on them
• Pindarus claims his master honors Brutus when, in realty, he is angry with him
• Antony professes to honor both Brutus and Cassius, but who is he loyal to?
• Brutus claims that he is armed with honesty
• Brutus chastises Cassius for writing in support of a man who was taking bribes
• We see the courteous way Brutus treats his servants, showing respect for all his men
• Brutus is trusted by many due to his honor; his exploits are assumed to be honorable