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Julius Caesar: Justifying murder

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Actor Hazem Hammas plays Cassius in performance of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar: Justifying murder

SUBJECTS:  Arts, English

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Julius Caesar 2.1 Explainer


Brutus is in a dilemma!

His friend Julius Caesar is about to be crowned Emperor of Rome.

However, Brutus is concerned that Caesar will become a tyrant, and he wants to do what is best for Rome.

Join interviewer James Evans and actors John Bell and Hazem Shammas from Bell Shakespeare as they explore the language of this important soliloquy, and the insight it provides into Brutus's thinking.


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Acknowledgements

Created by ABC Splash in collaboration with Bell Shakespeare.


Production Date: 2014


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