⚡️Caesar's determination to go to the Senate despite bad omens and warnings.
🌩️The significance of Calpurnia's dream and its effect on Caesar's decision.
🗡️Decius' manipulation of the dream and his role in convincing Caesar to go to the Senate.
🌪️The continuing storm as a symbol of the chaos surrounding Caesar's fate.
🎭Shakespeare's use of repetition to highlight Caesar's indecision and intensify the tragedy.
Why does Caesar decide to go to the Senate despite the bad omens?
—Caesar believes he cannot avoid his fate and is convinced by Decius' interpretation of Calpurnia's dream.
What is the significance of Calpurnia's dream?
—Calpurnia's dream warns of Caesar's death and is a major influence on his decision-making.
How does Decius manipulate the dream to convince Caesar?
—Decius reinterprets the dream as a good omen, suggesting that Caesar's blood will nourish Rome if he goes to the Senate.
What role does the storm play in the scene?
—The storm symbolizes the chaos surrounding Caesar's fate and adds to the tension and indecision in the scene.
Why does Shakespeare use repetition in this scene?
—Shakespeare uses repetition to emphasize Caesar's indecision and intensify the tragedy of his visit to the Senate.
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00:08In act 2 scene 2 of Julius Caesar, the storm continues to rage despite bad omens and warnings from augers.
00:19Caesar is determined to go to the Senate, convincing himself that he can't avoid his fate.
00:33Calpurnia's dream and the storm make Caesar reconsider, but Decius convinces him otherwise.
01:00Caesar changes his mind multiple times, highlighting his indecision.
01:04Brutus regrets that Caesar thinks the Senators are his friends when they're his enemies.
01:40Shakespeare uses repetition to highlight indecision and intensify the tragedy.
01:50Caesar rejects omens but asks the augurs to interpret entrails.
