Rhett Anderson

2 June, 2023

English 10B

Mrs. Carey

Assignment 16 Literature

In Act 3 of Julius Caesar, my favorite scene is the assassination of Julius Caesar, which

takes place in the Capitol. The scene is extremely significant as it marks a turning point in the

play as well as a major point in Roman history. The scene begins with the conspirators, led by

Brutus and Cassius, assembling in the Capitol. They have made a plan to kill Caesar in order to

prevent him from becoming a tyrant and to preserve the Roman Republic. As the other senators

arrive, Caesar enters with his group, unaware of the betrayal that is going to fall upon him. His

wife, Calpurnia has had nightmares warning her about Caesar’s fate and has begged him not to

go. However, Caesar dimmisses her concerns because he was being driven by his ambition and

pride. As Caesar enters, the conspirators approach him, pretending to petition him for various

reasons. They surrounded him and once a signal was given they all took out their daggers and

stabbed him. The scene is chaotic, with the conspirators unleashing their pent-up anger and

resentment, stabbing Caesar repeatedly. Caesar's last words, "Et tu, Brute?" ("And you,

Brutus?"), express his shock and betrayal upon realizing that even his trusted friend, Brutus, is

involved in the conspiracy. The characters in this scene exhibit complex and conflicting

motivations. Julius Caesar, blinded by his own ambition and arrogance, underestimates the

dangers around him. He believes himself to be invincible, refusing to heed the warnings and

signs that indicate his impending doom.

 The scene is chaotic with the conspirators unleashing their anger and resentment by

stabbing Caesar. Caesar’s last words were, “Eu tu, Brute?” (And you, Brutus?), express his shock

and betrayal upon realizing that even his trusted friend was involved. The characters in this scene

show complex and conflicting motivations. Julius Caesar, blinded by his own arrogance,

underestimates the dangers lurking around him. He believes to be invincible and refuses to hear

the warnings and signs of his doom. He learned all too well that no one is invincible.