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Brutus compares Caesar to a newly hatched serpent in order to show that Caesar is?
Brutus actually compares Caesar to an unhatched serpent, not to a newly hatched one. "And therefore think him as a serpent's egg, which, hatch'd would, as his kind, grow mischievous" The point of the comparison is to show that Caesar is potentially dangerous, not dangerous now.
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What does Brutus compare Caesar to?
a newly hatched serpent
What point does Brutus make in comparing Caesar to a serpunt egg?
A serpent's egg is not dangerous; it's just an egg. But it could become dangerous if it hatched. Brutus's point is that like the serpent's egg Caesar was bound to hatch into something really dangerous and he would be easier to deal with while he was still in the egg stage.
Julius Caesar is compared to a serpent's egg?
Yes, Marcus Brutus compares Julius Caesar to a serpent's egg which when hatches results in the existence of the poisonous serpent which if grows to its kind, becomes dangerous. Similarly, Julius Caesar, if bestowed with the crown, would become so powerful as to endanger the peaceful lives of the Romans.
When does Brutus compare Caesar to a serpent's egg?
In Scene 1 lines 32-34
Where do they mention a serpent's egg in Julius Caesar?
In Brutus's soliloquy at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 1.
What does Brutus compare Caesar to?
a newly hatched serpent
What analogy does brutus make of Caesar?
He compares him to a serpent's egg.
What point does Brutus make in comparing Caesar to a serpunt egg?
A serpent's egg is not dangerous; it's just an egg. But it could become dangerous if it hatched. Brutus's point is that like the serpent's egg Caesar was bound to hatch into something really dangerous and he would be easier to deal with while he was still in the egg stage.
Julius Caesar is compared to a serpent's egg?
Yes, Marcus Brutus compares Julius Caesar to a serpent's egg which when hatches results in the existence of the poisonous serpent which if grows to its kind, becomes dangerous. Similarly, Julius Caesar, if bestowed with the crown, would become so powerful as to endanger the peaceful lives of the Romans.
Brutus justifies his actions by comparing Caesar to a serpent egg?
Thus Brutus decides action must be taken now, as Caesar is like a serpent's egg - dangerous once hatched. Time to make an omelet. More.... http://www.shmoop.com/event/literature/w…
Why does Brutus compare Caesar to a hatched serpent?
snakes are the symbol of misfortune and untrustworthiness. By connecting Caesar to a snake, Brutussummoned images of a creature that seems pleasant and nice, but will turn and bite the hand that reaches to pet it. The imagery is very powerful.
When does Brutus compare Caesar to a serpent's egg?
In Scene 1 lines 32-34
Where do they mention a serpent's egg in Julius Caesar?
In Brutus's soliloquy at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 1.
Why does Brutus decides to leave Antony unharmed?
Brutus argues that Antony is merely a dependent of Caesar and has no independent will of his own. He compares Caesar to a tree and Antony to a limb of the tree. If the trunk is cut down, the limb will die.
Who was Brutus to Caesar?
Brutus was Caesar's protege.
What ultimately happens to Brutus and Caesar?
Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.Ultimately, Caesar was assassinated and Brutus committed suicide.
Why does Antony call Brutus Caesar's angel?
Brutus was a protégé of Caesar, and was considered to be one of his closest friends. That is why Caesar said "Et tu, Brute?" (What? You too, Brutus??) when Brutus stabbed him, and why Antony calls Brutus Caesar's angel.
