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Brutus and Portia's marriage appears to be based on mutual respect and love. Portia is not afraid to stand up to Brutus and demand that he treat her as a "woman well reputed." She desires to share his secrets and his worries, and she is even willing to wound herself to show her bravery. When she slashes her thigh, she is showing that she will not reveal Brutus' secrets even under pain of torture. Brutus sees how determined Portia is to prove that she is "stronger than her sex," and he rewards this sentiment with loving respect. Portia's argument with Brutus can be contrasted with Caesar's argument with Calpurnia. Caesar is far more authoritarian, and seems not to care that he is humiliating Calpurnia and causing her a great deal anguish in refusing to heed her advice regarding his meeting with the Senate.
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What picture does shakespeare give us of brutus' marriage?
Brutus and Portia seem distant. In part, Brutus's Stoic philosophy means that he does not express emotion, so the relationship is unlikely to be passionate, at least on the surface. And Brutus is a Roman, and the Romans were not exactly uxorious. So it is not surprising that Portia is kept out of Brutus's counsels, and is not allowed to know what he is up to. Which is hardly fair, seeing as how she pays for his actions with her life.
What is Decius' role in the conspiracy?
retelling portias dream so as to convince Caesar to come to the capitol so they can murder him
What does Strato do for Brutus?
Strato holds the sword for Brutus while Brutus runs into it, but Strato asks Brutus to shake his hand first, which Brutus did.
Why is brutus wife worried about brutus?
Portia, Brutus's wife, is worried about Brutus because he is hiding a secret from her.
What killed brutus?
Brutus committed suicide.
What was portias feelings in this scene in Julius Caesar?
he died
What picture does shakespeare give us of brutus' marriage?
Brutus and Portia seem distant. In part, Brutus's Stoic philosophy means that he does not express emotion, so the relationship is unlikely to be passionate, at least on the surface. And Brutus is a Roman, and the Romans were not exactly uxorious. So it is not surprising that Portia is kept out of Brutus's counsels, and is not allowed to know what he is up to. Which is hardly fair, seeing as how she pays for his actions with her life.
What is Portia's last name in the play Julius Caesar?
Technically Since she is Married To Marcus Brutus, Her last name would Be Brutus The Roman women retained their own names upon marriage. Brutus' wife Portia was Portia Catonis. She was the daughter of Cato the Younger.
How did Julius die?
Julius Ceaser was married to Cleopatra in Egypt and when he returned he was stabbed by 3 of his servants Cassius, Brutus, and Casca because of his marriage.
What is Decius' role in the conspiracy?
retelling portias dream so as to convince Caesar to come to the capitol so they can murder him
What does Strato do for Brutus?
Strato holds the sword for Brutus while Brutus runs into it, but Strato asks Brutus to shake his hand first, which Brutus did.
Why is brutus wife worried about brutus?
Portia, Brutus's wife, is worried about Brutus because he is hiding a secret from her.
Who is Brutus' brother-in-law?
Marcus Brutus's Brother is Decius Brutus Vice Versa(?) Marcus Brutus had no brother. Decius Brutus was a distant cousin.
Why does lucilius pretend to be brutus?
To protect Brutus. If the soldiers killed him, Brutus would be safe.
Who was Brutus to Caesar?
Brutus was Caesar's protege.
What killed brutus?
Brutus committed suicide.
What is brutus' last name?
Brutus is what we today consider a last name. The man's complete name was Marcus Junius Brutus.
