Monologue

Brutus Monologue from Julius Caesar

From Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

male · anguished · 55 sec

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O Antony, beg not your death of us. Though now we must appear bloody and cruel, As by our hands and this our present act You see we do; yet see you but our hands And this the bleeding business they have done. Our hearts you see not; they are pitiful; And pity to the general wrong of Rome— As fire drives out fire, so pity pity— Hath done this deed on Caesar. For your part, To you our swords have leaden points, Mark Antony; Our arms in strength of malice, and our hearts Of brothers’ temper, do receive you in With all kind love, good thoughts, and reverence.

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Brutus addresses Mark Antony after the assassination of Julius Caesar, attempting to justify the act while expressing the inner turmoil and moral conflict surrounding their actions.

30s · sadness · betrayal · honor · power · pity

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