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What motivates Flavius and Murellus to disrupt the celebrations for Caesar's victory?
What motivates Flavius and Murellus to disrupt the celebrations for Caesar's victory?
- They were ordered to do so by the Roman Senate.
- They fear Caesar's growing power and see him as a threat to the Republic. (correct)
- They are seeking to incite a riot among the commoners.
- They believe Caesar's victory will lead to economic instability.
How do Flavius and Murellus attempt to diminish Caesar's public image?
How do Flavius and Murellus attempt to diminish Caesar's public image?
- By bribing the commoners to turn against him.
- By spreading rumors about Caesar's personal life.
- By challenging him to a public debate.
- By removing decorations and trophies set up in his honor. (correct)
What does the cobbler's wordplay primarily reveal about the commoners in this scene?
What does the cobbler's wordplay primarily reveal about the commoners in this scene?
- Their capacity for complex philosophical thought.
- Their limited understanding of the political implications of Caesar's victory. (correct)
- Their sophisticated understanding of Roman politics.
- Their genuine enthusiasm for Caesar's military achievements.
What is the significance of Flavius and Murellus reminding the commoners of their past support for Pompey?
What is the significance of Flavius and Murellus reminding the commoners of their past support for Pompey?
What does the removal of decorations from Caesar's statues symbolize in the context of the scene?
What does the removal of decorations from Caesar's statues symbolize in the context of the scene?
How does the tribunes' treatment of the commoners reflect the social dynamics of Rome?
How does the tribunes' treatment of the commoners reflect the social dynamics of Rome?
What is the primary purpose of Flavius and Murellus ordering the commoners to return home and pray for forgiveness?
What is the primary purpose of Flavius and Murellus ordering the commoners to return home and pray for forgiveness?
What is the most likely political consequence the tribunes anticipate from their actions in this scene?
What is the most likely political consequence the tribunes anticipate from their actions in this scene?
How does this scene foreshadow the central conflicts that will unfold later in the play?
How does this scene foreshadow the central conflicts that will unfold later in the play?
In what ways does the opening scene underscore the importance of public perception and the manipulation of symbols in politics?
In what ways does the opening scene underscore the importance of public perception and the manipulation of symbols in politics?
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Flavius and Murellus
Flavius and Murellus
Roman tribunes who oppose Caesar's growing power and are displeased with the public celebration of his victory over Pompey.
Opening Scene Celebration
Opening Scene Celebration
The common people are celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey.
Fickleness of the Roman Populace
Fickleness of the Roman Populace
Feelings of disloyalty and inconsistency among the common people, who once supported Pompey and now celebrate Caesar.
Tribunes' Command
Tribunes' Command
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Removal of Decorations
Removal of Decorations
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Scene's Political Context
Scene's Political Context
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Flavius and Murellus' role
Flavius and Murellus' role
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Social Hierarchy
Social Hierarchy
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Study Notes
- Flavius and Murellus, Roman tribunes, encounter commoners celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey.
- The tribunes are displeased because they supported Pompey and view Caesar's victory as a threat to the Roman Republic.
- The tribunes question the commoners about their loyalty, reminding them of their previous support for Pompey.
- Murellus sharply rebukes a cobbler for neglecting his work to join the celebration.
- The cobbler uses wordplay to defend his actions, claiming he celebrates Caesar's victory to wear out the shoes of Caesar's supporters.
- Flavius and Murellus scold the citizens for their fickleness, reminding them of their past enthusiasm for Pompey.
- The tribunes order the commoners to return home and pray for forgiveness for their disloyalty.
- Flavius and Murellus decide to remove decorations and trophies erected in Caesar's honor, aiming to disrupt his growing popularity.
- Flavius instructs Murellus to remove decorations from Caesar's images to diminish his public image and influence.
- The scene highlights the political tensions and divisions in Rome following Caesar's victory.
- The scene introduces the theme of loyalty and the fickleness of the Roman populace.
- Flavius and Murellus are established as antagonists to Caesar, fearing his ambition and popularity.
- The actions of the tribunes foreshadow the growing opposition to Caesar and set the stage for the conspiracy against him.
- The cobbler's puns add humor and reveal the commoners' limited understanding of the political situation.
- The tribunes' disdain for the commoners reflects the social hierarchy and the elite's distrust of the masses.
- The removal of decorations symbolizes an attempt to diminish Caesar's power and influence.
- This act underscores the importance of public perception and the manipulation of symbols in politics.
- The scene foreshadows upcoming events and the escalating conflict between Caesar and his opponents.
- The scene serves as an introduction to the play's central themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and the fate of the Roman Republic.
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