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What happens in Act 4 Scene 3 of Julius Caesar?

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Titinius and Messala enter the tent with news. Antony and Octavius have killed a hundred senators in Rome and are marching toward Philippi. Brutus demands the spirit say what it is (god, angel, or devil), and Caesar's ghost replies, "Thy evil spirit, Brutus." The ghost says Brutus will see him at Philippi.


Hereof, what happens in Act 4 in Julius Caesar?

Act 4, Scene 1 Lepidus agrees that his brother can be killed as long as Antony agrees for his nephew to be killed. Lepidus is sent to collect Caesar's will, to see if they can divert some of his money their way. As soon as Lepidus has gone, Antony begins to talk trash about him.

Additionally, what happens in Act 4 Scene 2 of Julius Caesar? Act IV, Scene 2 opens with Pindarus, one of Cassius's officers, arriving to meet Brutus, Lucilius, and Lucius. Lucilius explains that Pindarus has arrived to salute Brutus on the behalf of Cassius. ' Brutus indicates that he regrets killing Caesar and wants an explanation from Cassius. Brutus then takes Lucilius aside.

One may also ask, what happens in Scene 3 of Julius Caesar?

Summary and Analysis Act III: Scene 3 Cinna the poet is on his way to attend Caesar's funeral when he is accosted by a group of riotous citizens who demand to know who he is and where he is going. He tells them that his name is Cinna and his destination is Caesar's funeral.

What happened to Portia in Act 4 Scene 3?

The original actor may have impersonated one of Shakespeare's rivals. Brutus and Cassius dismiss their guards and servant. Brutus explains that his temper stems from grief—Portia is dead. She killed herself by swallowing coals when she feared that Antony and Octavius would defeat Brutus.

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