Monologue

Artemidorus Monologue from Julius Caesar

From Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

male · dramatic · 1:02 min

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“Caesar, beware of Brutus; take heed of Cassius; come not near Casca; have an eye to Cinna; trust not Trebonius; mark well Metellus Cimber; Decius Brutus loves thee not; thou hast wrong’d Caius Ligarius. There is but one mind in all these men, and it is bent against Caesar. If thou be’st not immortal, look about you: security gives way to conspiracy. The mighty gods defend thee! Thy lover, Artemidorus.” Here will I stand till Caesar pass along, And as a suitor will I give him this. My heart laments that virtue cannot live Out of the teeth of emulation. If thou read this, O Caesar, thou mayest live; If not, the Fates with traitors do contrive. (Exit.)

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Artemidorus stands in a public place, anxiously waiting to warn Caesar of the impending betrayal by those close to him, reflecting his deep concern for Caesar's safety.

30s · fear · betrayal · fate · power · security

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