Julius Caesar by Shakespeare | Act 4, Scene 3 Brutus and Cassius argument

This is a scene from the 2014 Square Talk, in association with Apollo Arts, production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar - directed by Nicolas Walker. You can watch the full film here: • Julius Caesar by Willi...
Shakespeare digs deep into the human psyche once again with his play Julius Caesar.
When a triumphant war hero becomes ambitious to be crowned king, assassination seems the only option. Even the noblest of motives prove to be misguided, however, when the power struggle increases after his death.
This scene (Act 4, Scene 3) takes place in the aftermath of Caesar's assassination. It is a study in character and friendship. We witness the argument and reconciliation between the play’s main characters Brutus and Cassius.
Summary: As soon as the two men are within the tent, Cassius accuses Brutus of having wronged him by condemning Lucius Pella for taking bribes from the Sardians, in spite of Cassius' letters in his defense. Brutus replies that Cassius should not have written defending such a cause, and Brutus charges him with having an "itching palm" - that is, Cassius has been selling offices. Brutus reminds Cassius that it was for the sake of justice that they killed Caesar, and he says strongly that he would "rather be a dog and bay the moon" than be a Roman who would sell his honor for money. The quarrel grows in intensity as Cassius threatens Brutus, but Brutus ignores his threats. Brutus reminds Cassius of his failure to send sums of gold that Brutus had requested for his troops. Cassius denies this and laments that his friend no longer loves him; he invites Brutus to kill him. Finally, the two men are reconciled, and they grasp one another's hands in renewed friendship.
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"Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself Are much condemned to have an itching palm, To sell and mart your offices for gold To undeservers. . . . I “an itching palm”! You know that you are Brutus that speak this, Or, by the gods, this speech were else your last. (4.3.9-14)
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Shakespeare Julius Caesar Act 4 Scene 3

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@@TheatreClassics Ohhh, I saved this for myself because I had to present Brutus’ monologue for an audition, and I listened to the audio all the way until I got to audition. I got in!

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