Irony in Shakespearean literature reveals the unexpected and is highly valued. William Shakespeare masterfully employed three different types of irony: dramatic, verbal, and situational, each lending its own distinctive taste to his literary works. Shakespeare often uses dramatic irony to…
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Julius Caesar Themes
Theme is a pervasive idea presented in a literary piece. William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar presents the dilemma of loyalty and also demonstrates the dark sides of human nature such as betrayal and barbarism. Some of the major themes in Julius…
Julius Caesar Quotes
Quotes or quotations are phrases, sentences, lines, and paragraphs taken from a literary piece. These quotes express universal truths or situations. Some of the best quotes from William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar are analyzed below. Quotes in Julius Caesar Quote #1…
Julius Caesar Characters
Characters make up the skeleton of a story. They convey the author’s ideas and beliefs about and relationships with the world as well as the human beings around them. Some of the major characters from William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar are…
10 Examples of Irony in Shakespeare
Shakespeare is one of the prevailing masters of irony – he uses dramatic, situational, and verbal irony in such a way that few others have been able to replicate. Truly, when one talks about irony, if they do not talk…
There is a Tide in the Affairs of Men
“There is a Tide in the Affairs of Men” This iconic phrase comes from William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar. It is spoken by Brutus in Act IV, Scene III, as he urges Cassius to march on to Philippi and confront Octavius and…
The Fault, Dear Brutus
The Origin of “The Fault, Dear Brutus” This powerful phrase originates from William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. It appears in Act I, Scene II, lines 137‑141, spoken by Cassius as he attempts to sway Brutus to join a conspiracy against…
Et Tu, Brute?
Origin of “Et Tu, Brute?” “Et Tu, Brute?”—perhaps the most recognizable three words in English literature—originates from William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar (Act III, Scene I, line 77). Within the play, Caesar utters these words as he is being assassinated,…