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Who are the two tribunes mentioned in Act I, scene i?
Who are the two tribunes mentioned in Act I, scene i?
Why do Flavius and Murellus order the commoners to return home and get back to work?
Why do Flavius and Murellus order the commoners to return home and get back to work?
What is the cobbler's reason for taking a holiday from work?
What is the cobbler's reason for taking a holiday from work?
Who does the cobbler want to watch during the triumph?
Who does the cobbler want to watch during the triumph?
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Why does Murellus grow angry with the cobbler?
Why does Murellus grow angry with the cobbler?
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What is the setting of Act I, scene i?
What is the setting of Act I, scene i?
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Who are Flavius and Murellus?
Who are Flavius and Murellus?
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Why does the cobbler want to observe the triumph?
Why does the cobbler want to observe the triumph?
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What is a triumph?
What is a triumph?
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Why does Murellus grow angry with the cobbler?
Why does Murellus grow angry with the cobbler?
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Study Notes
Act I, Scene I
- Two tribunes mentioned: Flavius and Murellus
- Flavius and Murellus order commoners to return home and get back to work to maintain social order and prevent unrest
- Cobbler's reason for taking a holiday: to see Caesar and celebrate his triumph
- Cobbler wants to watch Caesar during the triumph
- Murellus grows angry with the cobbler because he thinks the cobbler is being lazy and not taking his work seriously
- Setting: Rome, during Caesar's return from war
- Flavius and Murellus: Roman tribunes tasked with maintaining order and enforcing laws
- Cobbler wants to observe the triumph to see Caesar's grandeur and celebrate his victory
- A triumph: a grand celebratory procession in ancient Rome, honoring a victorious general
- Murellus grows angry with the cobbler because he perceives the cobbler's absence from work as a lack of respect for the importance of labor
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Test your knowledge of Julius Caesar Act I: Scene i with this quiz! Explore the summary and analysis of the scene to answer questions about the tribunes, commoners, and their interactions. Perfect for Shakespeare enthusiasts and literature lovers.
