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Julius Caesar: Comprehending Cassius

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Actress Kate Mulvaney as Cassius in performance of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar: Comprehending Cassius

SUBJECTS:  Arts, English

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Julius Caesar 1.2 Explainer


Cassius from Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' is a very complex character!

Although conspiring to overthrow Julius Caesar, the motivation to do so appears to stem from patriotism to Rome. Or does it?

Join Bell Shakespeare's James Evans as he discusses Shakespeare's characterisation of this historical figure with actors Kate Mulvany, who plays Cassius, and John Bell.


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Acknowledgements

Created by ABC Splash in collaboration with Bell Shakespeare.


Production Date: 2014


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