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Throughout the tragedy of Julius Caesar, there have been numerous occasions of foreshadowing Caesar’s fate. Julius Caesar has received both direct warnings, and indirect omens that he has chosen to ignore. Firstly, Caesar has been receiving direct warnings from the soothsayer, artemidorus, and his wife, Calpurnia. Each warning is given differently, for example, the soothsayer’s warning was direct and clear “beware the ides of march”. Here, the soothsayer is warning Caesar to take
extra precautions on that day, as something horrible (death) might happen to him. The next warning is from Caesar’s wife, Calpurnia. Calpurnia began noticing several different unusual before Caesar’s death, such as her dream “She dreamt tonight she saw my status, / Which, like a fountain with an hundred spouts,/ Did run pure blood; and many lusty Romans/ Came smiling, and did bathe their hands in it” (II.ii.76-79), which literally foreshadowed the scene after Caesar’s death. Caesar’s next
warning is slightly different, is in form of a letter, written by Artemidorus stating the plan of the conspirators, and which conspirators exactly were in on it, and it states “if you read this o Caesar, thou mayst live” (III.i). Secondly, There is an appearance of numerous supernatural omens throughout the city of Rome, preceding the ides of march.…show more content… Why does Caesar ignore Artemidorus?Why does Caesar ignore Artemidorus' letter? Because Decius cuts off Artemidorus, Caesar thinks Artemidorus is pushy and self serving. Why would the Conspirators worry about Popilius Lena? Because they thought that he might tell Cesar all of their secrets, that they have a conspiracy against Ceasar.
How does Caesar respond to the letter artemidorus offers?Artemidorus approaches with his letter, saying that its contents are a matter of closest concern for Caesar. Caesar responds, “What touches us ourself shall be last served”—that is, his personal concerns are his last priority (III.
How does Caesar react to the letter of warning from artemidorus?How does Caesar respond when Artemidorus tries to hand him the warning letter? He says that whatever pertains to himself, he will read last. He then tells him to present the letter in the Capitol.
Why does artemidorus letter fail to reach Caesar Why does Caesar refuse it?Why does Artemidorus fail to get Caesar to read his warning. Artemidorus fails to get Caesar to read his letters (which contained the conspirators' names) because Caesar simply dismissed him; Caesar said he would read his letter last.
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