The+Roman+Public

The Roman Public was celebrating the feast of Lupercal at the beginning of the play in scene one. They were excited as Caesar returned from conquering Pompae however they were scolded for celebrating his return. I think the Roman republic just does and supports what everyone else wants them to do. Their personal opinion isn't very strong. However even after being scolded for celebrating they continued to be excited and festive in the streets.
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In Act 1, Scene 1, the Roman Public was exhilirated at the recent victory of Julius Caesar over the late Pompey. From Lauren

In Act 3, scene 2, all the Plebians show their quickly reorienting support of Brutus by saying, "None, Brutus, none!" in response to Brutus' question if he had offended anyone with his actions (831). From Lauren

In Act 3, scene 1, Trebonius says of the Roman Public, " Men, wives, and children stare, cry out and run, as it were doomsday," (824) right after the assassination of Caesar. This shows that the Public's immediate reaction to their leader's death was hysteria and terror. From Lauren

In Act 2, scene 1, Brutus says that the Roman Public would view their conspiracy faction as brutal if they killed Antony as well as Caesar. He says, "Our course will seem to bloody... to cut the head [Caesar] off and then hack the limbs [AKA Antony]," (803). From Lauren.

Act 3, Scene 2. At the beginning of the scene the Roman Republic loves Brutus. A Plebeian says " The noble Brutus is ascended. Silence!" (831). Another Plebeian says " Caesar's better parts shall be crowned in Brutus" ( 834). Not even a page turn later the Roman Republic has completely sided with Marc Antony and wants to rebel against the "noble Brutus". " Revenge! About! Seek! Burn! Fire! Kill! Slay! Let not a traitor live!" they all say after Antonys speach (838). They believe everything they are told and at this part of the play they are all very mad and ready to destroy!

Act 3, Scene 3. After getting all worked up from Antonys speach the Plebians question a poet named Cinna. Even though he was innocent the Republic orders to kill him! "Tear him to pieces! Hes a conspirator" (842). The man simply had the same name as a conspirator and was attacked and killed. || The Roman public was festive at the beginning of the play. They were out in the streets celebrating.
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From what Flavious says in act 1 scene i, think that the Roman Public suppots the most powerful leader at that time. The cobbler and the rest of the Roman Public were celebrating Caesar's arrival after conquering Pompey, but as pointed out by Murellus, the two men had celebrated Pompy's arrival home, but now irronically celebrate his defeat.
 * “What conquest brings he home? / What tributaries follow him to Rome / To grace in captive bonds his chariot wheels?” Murellus is suggesting that Caesar's triumph wasn't threatening to Rome and it didn't glorify Rome at all ---> proving the Roman Public is persuaded easily by Caesar's arrogance.

In the beginning of Act 1 Flavuis, the carpenter, Murellus and Cobbler are in the streets of Rome. Flavuis and Marullus are asking why the Carpenter and Cobbler are not in their work clothes. Cobbler told them they are awaiting the arrival of Caesar. The public even made it a holiday because they love Caesar. The commeners are excited for him to come. Flavius and Marullus didn't like this because they didnt want Caesar to feel better then everyone else. Both Flavius and Marullus try to make the commoners go home. || In the beginning of Act 3 scene 2 the roman public wants answers about what happened to Caesar. One plebian yelled out “Let us be satisfied!”. Then Brutus comes out and says he and Cassius will explain what happened to Caesar, the public just needs to listen. They plebeians agree to listen to Brutus and Cassius and they will compare their reasons for killing Caesar. Also the only reason why the public is going to listening to Brutus and Cassius is only because Brutus is a noble man.

In act 3 scene 3 at the end of Brutus’ speech Brutus asks if he has offended anyone and is he has they should speak. The public replies “None, Brutus, none” and they allow Brutus to finish speaking. The public has sided with Brutus and have changed their minds again. They all triumph him for what he has done. The public had decided for Brutus to be the next Caesar. At this time the roman public forgot about what happened to Caesar and praise Brutus for what he has done.

In act 3 scene 2 after Brutus has exited and Antony has come out the public is shouting out things. One plebeian shouted out that Mark better not speak badly of Brutus. Another plebeian shouted that “This Caesar was a tyrant” and they are glad that he isn’t ruling Rome anymore. This shows the public is persuaded easily because in the beginning of the play they were all team Caesar and now they hate him just a few moments later. In act 3 scene 2 after Antony has spoken the public has changed their minds again. Now they all were persuaded by Antony and what he has said. One plebian says “There’s not a nobler man in Rome than Antony" and before they were going to hurt him if he said anything bad about Brutus. The public is now all anger about the death of Caesar within the matter a few moments. They all are sad and want to get revenge.

At the beginning of Act III Scene II the Roman public is upset by the loss of Caesar. Servant- "Caesar was mighty, bold, royal, and loving" (825)

After Brutus' speech in Act III Scene II, the Roman public is following Brutus and they are persuaded by him. Plebians say "Bring him triumph home unto his house."/ "Give him a statue with his ancestors."/ "Let him be Caesar!"

In Act III Scene II, the Roman public is now very angry with Brutus for having killed Caesar because they were persuaded by Antony. They have gone back and forth multiple times within this scene, which tells us they are easy to persuade.

Act III Scene III: The Plebians kill a poet named Cinna because he has the same name as Cinna the conspirator. They are angry and out to kill.

Act 3 scene 2 -- The Roman public never really thought for themselves as to who should be in charge of Rome. They always agreed with whoever was in charge at the time and which speaker could be more emotional. This is shown by the way none of the Plebians asked Brutus what ambitious things Caesar did, they just accepted whatever Brutus said.

Act 3 scene 3 -- When a few Plebians kill Cinna the poet, they show the characteristic of irrational diecision making. Instead of thinking through that Cinna is a popular name at the time, The people automatically assume Cinna the poet is a conspirator and kill the man just for having the same name as Cinna the conspirator. "It is no matter, his name's Cinna; pluck but his/ name out of his heart, and turn him going."