The message from Cassius

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Julius Caesar

The message from Cassius

“Brutus, thou sleep’st. Awake, and see thyself. Shall Rome, etc. Speak, strike, redress!” “Brutus, thou sleep’st. Awake.”

What does this letter by Cassius to Brutus mean?

Asked by F #423564 on 4/17/2017 11:03 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/17/2017 11:53 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/17/2017 11:53 AM

Cassius is urging (demanding) that Brutus wake up and end his complacency in regard to Caesar's actions. He wants to move against Caesar, and has in turn, turned Brutus against Caesar. The Ides of March have arrived, their plan must come to fruition, and Brutus is needed to assist in that plan.

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