Thursday, July 17, 2014

In Act 4 Scene 3 of Julius Caesar, how is the conflict resolved after Brutus and Cassius quarrel, and what becomes of their relationship?

Brutus and Cassius quarrel. Brutus accuses Cassius of
having an itching palm which means he has taken some bribe in place of homage to power.
Cassius is heartbroken to think that his dear friend Brutus is angry with
him.


During the quarrel, the truth of Brutus' bad
temperament is revealed. His precious Portia is dead. She has swallowed hot coals and
killed herself.


Brutus has lost the most precious gift in
his life. He has lost his beloved wife. He has no will to go on. He might as well be
dead along with Portia. Through his grief, Cassius' faults are magnified. After much
discourse, quarreling, Brutus admits his reason for being so
indignant.


Cassius realizes that Brutus is commenting out
of anger, hurt, and bereavement at losing his wife.


Brutus
decides to put his anger aside and offers Cassius wine. The two share wine and a
handshake. In the face of death, the two breach their
divisions.


Cassius and Brutus have argued out of fear and
grief. They reunite due to the fact that they are in this situation due to honorable
qualities. They both desire that Rome 's countrymen be free from
slavery.


Caesar had to die. Now Brutus and Cassius face
death for protecting Rome from Caesar's ambition.


Brutus
could resent Cassius for persuading him to take action against
Caesar.


Was Caesar's death in vain? Will Brutus and Cassius
lose the war? In death, Brutus and Cassius have reunited.

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