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The basic idea of the early acts of Julius Caesar is the ego trip of Caesar. He laughs at his wife in front of Decius, and doesn't trust her premonitions and dream because of his feeling that he is God (although Caesar in real life was atheist). He is also quick to accept Decius's interpretation of Portia's dream because it flatters him, and boosts the ego even more. Brutus (on the other hand) tells Portia what is troubling him when she asks, and would value her opinion. He realizes that she is a "true and honorable wife, as dear to me as are the ruddy drops that visit my sad heart" (Act 2 scene 1 line 310). This exemplifies Brutus's humility and contrasts to Caesar's ego problem (which causes his assination).Posted by Neil on April 10, 1997 at 13:36:35
In Reply to "Julius Caesar" posted by Nancy on April 07, 1997 at 13:47:01
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