Summary Two patricians Flavius and Marcullus enter. They are confused by the fact that the plebeians are not in their work clothes, and begin to ask some plebeians what their jobs are. A carpenter admits he is a carpenter. Next Marcullus asks a cobbler what his job is, and the cobbler answers in a series of puns ("souls" / "soles"), ("withal" / "with awl"). The cobbler explains that everyone is taking the day off to celebrate Caesar's victory over Pompey. Marcullus, in high rhetoric, insults the plebeians for being fickle, since they very recently all liked Pompey. He tells them all to go back home and feel very sorry for dishonoring Pompey's memory. The plebeians leave. Flavius suggests that the two of them take down all of the pro-Caesar decorations. Marcullus is worried about getting into trouble since it is the feast of Luprecal after all. Flavius insists, and recommends they that drive all of the plebeians out of the streets. Finally he comments that they must do something to humble Caesar or else he would put himself so far above other men as to make them all slaves.
Summary Caesar and his party enter. Caesar asks that his wife Calpurnia stand in Antony's way and
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Cassius says that Brutus hasn't seemed himself recently. Cicero asks Casca if he brought Caesar home, and why he looks so scared. Portia asks, where he has been, what time it is, and is Caesar going to the Capitol? The soothsayer explains that he comes from his home, it is nine o'clock, and Caesar is very soon to come, and he fears Caesar is in some danger. Antony reads Caesar's will where Caesar gave a lot to the public. Octavius ends the play by saying that because Brutus had a good reputation if they give him an expensive funeral it will make them look good. Ligarius asks if Brutus has a project worth doing. Brutus asks him for a candle to be put in his study. Brutus criticizes Cassius for taking bribes himself. Cassius and Brutus start to worry about the success of their plot, as Trebonius distracts Antony. Cassius suggests he can tell Brutus what has been troubling him. Messala tells him to credit the omen. Cassius assures Brutus he is trustworthy.
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