1. This passage is set in the Forum after the assassination of Caesar. It is his funeral and Brutus is talking to the crowd. Many citizens are gathered and they want answers about why Caesar was killed.
2. The passage is significant because this is where Brutus is explaining the conspirators reasons for assassinating Caesar. This is an important speech, because Brutus has to convince the crowd that their actions were good for all of Rome
3. Act 3, scene 2, lines 12 - 31
4. Brutus:
Be patient till the last.
Romans, countrymen, and lovers, hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear. believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe. Censure me in your wisdom, and wake your senses, that you may the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, and dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honour him; but, as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears, for his love; joy, for his fortune; honour, for his valour; and death, for his ambition. Who is here so base, that would be a bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude, that would not be a Roman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile, that will not love his country: If any, speak; for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.
5. Solo acting
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