Essay On Omens In Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar's Interpretation of Omens There are many signs introduced to Julius Caesar about his world coming to an end. He receives multiple bad omens that are weaved into the play, such as, the soothsayer warning him about the Ides of March, the terrifying storm, and one of the most notable omens, Calpurnia's dream. Throughout Julius Caesar, countless signs that foretell future events occur leading to Caesar's death.
Towards the beginning of the play, a Soothsayer confronts Caesar twice. He tells him consecutively, “beware of the Ides of March” (1.2.21). The fortune teller repeats this seven times within both encounters. Caesar disregards what the Soothsayers says to him each time. As a result, Caesar is brutally killed on the Ides of March. This omen should be noticed and not taken for granted. It is important to keep an open mind if someone is trying to help another person. Then, take what they are saying into …show more content…
For example, a lioness gives birth in the streets and the dead cry from their graves. In addition to all of the unfortunate happenings, Calpurnia dreams of her husband's statue gushing with blood. The people of Rome then come to soak their hands in his blood. She knew something bad was going to happen. Calpurnia doesn't show interested in believing in bad omens or even superstition, but as others did before, she tries warning caesar. ‘“You shall not stir out of your house today’” (2.2.10). Like usual, Caesar shuts her down, he adds that whatever threatens him always runs away in fear when they confront him. Decius, one of the conspirators, re-interprets this dream so that Caesar will be persuaded to go to the senate with him. As motivation, Decius informs Caesar that the Senate has intentions to crown him this day. Intrigued by what Decius has proposed, Caesar ignores Calpurnia's warnings, ‘“How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia’”
Towards the beginning of the play, a Soothsayer confronts Caesar twice. He tells him consecutively, “beware of the Ides of March” (1.2.21). The fortune teller repeats this seven times within both encounters. Caesar disregards what the Soothsayers says to him each time. As a result, Caesar is brutally killed on the Ides of March. This omen should be noticed and not taken for granted. It is important to keep an open mind if someone is trying to help another person. Then, take what they are saying into …show more content…
For example, a lioness gives birth in the streets and the dead cry from their graves. In addition to all of the unfortunate happenings, Calpurnia dreams of her husband's statue gushing with blood. The people of Rome then come to soak their hands in his blood. She knew something bad was going to happen. Calpurnia doesn't show interested in believing in bad omens or even superstition, but as others did before, she tries warning caesar. ‘“You shall not stir out of your house today’” (2.2.10). Like usual, Caesar shuts her down, he adds that whatever threatens him always runs away in fear when they confront him. Decius, one of the conspirators, re-interprets this dream so that Caesar will be persuaded to go to the senate with him. As motivation, Decius informs Caesar that the Senate has intentions to crown him this day. Intrigued by what Decius has proposed, Caesar ignores Calpurnia's warnings, ‘“How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia’”