Just as our superstar declares how "unshak" and immovable he is, the conspirators surround him and then stab him to death (33 times!), obviously unseating him from power.
The irony here is that Caesar delivers this big, fancy speech mere seconds before he's assassinated. According to Caesar, even though there are other stars (men) in the sky (Rome), "there's but one in all doth hold his place." In other words, Caesar claims that he's the only guy solid enough to rule Rome (as evidenced by his refusal to relent after having banished Cimber). in the place of Shakespeare the Variorum also quotes one or both of them for the.
Brutus said From the time you decide to do something to the moment you actually do it, everything feels unreal, like a horrid dream (II, i, 60-66). The thought of killing Caesar eats Brutus up both consciously and subconsciously. This says a whole lot about Caesar's character, don't you think? When Caesar aligns himself with the "northern star," he attempts to elevate himself above all other men. An intelligent and self-possessed Stoic, Brutus is respected by friend and enemy alikehis honorable nature causes Caesar to question, Et tu, Brut in disbelief as Brutus kills him. I think we are too bold upon your rest : Good morrow, Brutus do we. Many people can agree that committing murder isn’t an honorable thing to do. During Caesar's famous "I'm the brightest star in the sky" speech, he claims to be the most "constant" (steady) guy in the universe because he can't be swayed by the personal appeals of other men. I grant I am a woman but withal a woman that Lord Brutus took to wife I grant I am a woman but withal a women well reputed, Catos daughter.
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