![]() As movie posters and book covers like to say, the play is based on a true. ![]() Antony reveals how he truly feels about The Conspirators by saying,”…And Caesar’s spirit, ranging for revenge…with carrion men, groaning for burial.” (Shakespeare, 1247) Antony feels resentful towards The Conspirators, for they have murdered his friend. Julius Caesar is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, written sometime around 1599. The Conspirators have killed Caesar, and Antony wants revenge on them for it. The second man verses man conflict is Antony and The Conspirators. ![]() ![]() However, Shakespeare omits a number of things: 1) reference to Portias first marriage or her offspring from that marriage. As Marullus, a Roman tribune, says,”Wherefor rejoice? What conquest brings he home?…That needs must light on this ingratitude.” (Shakespeare, 1204) Marullus, a Roman elected official believes that the people of Rome are wrong for celebrating Pompey’s death, and are welcoming Caesar and his victory. Much of Shakespeares story for Julius Caesar is found in Plutarch. ![]() The play begins with Caesar returning back to Rome after a civil war. One main conflict in the play that represents man verses man is the conflict between Caesar and Pompey. ![]()
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