McNee and Slipp have a powerful argument that almost cracks the Brutus-Cassius alliance. He lets himself be manipulated by radical, violent Cassius (a shouty Emma Slipp in a generally shouty production), then later, exercising his new-found power, twice overrules her with disastrous results. I did this out of pity, he tells the people.Īnd Brutus is not half as smart as he thinks. Yet for all of Brutus good qualities, his troubles stem from his decision to murder a man and his misjudgment about the consequences. We’ll be called purgers, not murderers, he assures his co-conspirators. Theres a reason Antony calls Brutus the 'noblest Roman' (meaning most honorable): he stands up for what he believes in, risks his life for Rome, and doesnt seem to be concerned with personal gain. The speculative logic Brutus uses to justify killing Caesar never really makes sense: Caesar is likely to become a corrupt tyrant if crowned king. Photo by Tim Mathesonīut in contrast to the conspirators, dressed in costumer Jessica Oostergo’s blacks and greys, Caesar in white, his shirt later blotched with his blood, will seem a picture of innocence and integrity even as his ghost haunts compromised Brutus. Article contentĬaesar’s revenger Mark Antony turns out to be the real powerhouse, with Jennifer Lines again showing herself Bard’s most bankable star. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Brutus believes Caesar has been too ambitious and power-hungry, and that this. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt Spoken by Brutus directly after Caesar is slain, the quote points to one of the themes in the play: ambition.Westcoast Homes & Design Previous Issues.Vancouver Sun Run: Sign up & event info.
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