According to this speech, Caesar is a fearful man. The author tells us that he had "coward lips" and that his eyes lost his luster while he was sick. He groaned and behaved like a "sick girl." The author expresses surprise at the fact that such a weak man could be the leader of the empire.
The Ides of March was a date in the Roman calendar that corresponds to the 15th of March. This was an important date that was celebrated with festivals and religious observances. However, the date is well-known because it was the date the assassination of Julius Caesar took place.
<em>Marullus:</em> annoyed with the crowd
<em>Calpurnia: </em>unable to have children
<em>Cassius:</em> plotting against Caesar
<em>Antony: </em>supports Caesar
<em>Brutus:</em> conflicted
Marullus and Flavius are annoyed at the crowd, and at Julius Caesar's popularity. Calpurnia is Caesar's wife, and she is unable to get pregnant. Cassius and Brutus participate in the assassination, however, Brutus is conflicted throughout the play. Finally, Antony is the one who is strong enough in the ways Brutus is not, and he supports Caesar and condemns the conspiracy.
