Question

In act 1, scene1, how does the cobbler`s opinion of Caesar differ from Flavius and Murellus` opinion?

Answer 1

Answer:

The opening scene of the play “Julius Caesar” opens with the conversation between Flavius and Murellus and a cobbler. They were enquiring the cobbler for not working on the day of work. The witty and punning remarks of the cobbler made the two blow out their rage at him. The cobbler said to them that he wanted to enjoy and celebrate the victory of Julius Caesar who had defeated Pompey. Flavius and Murellus commented on the fickle nature of the cobbler as until the last time these people were the one who celebrated the victory of Pompey and now was busy in celebrating his defeat. But according to the cobbler, he was not celebrating the defeat of Pompey but the victory of their new ruler Julius Caesar.  Flavius and Murellus and the cobbler differed in this opinion about celebrating the defeat of victory.  

Answer 2

The opening scene of the play “Julius Caesar” opens with the conversation between Flavius and Murellus and a cobbler. They were enquiring the cobbler for not working on the day of work. The witty and punning remarks of the cobbler made the two blow out their rage at him. The cobbler said to them that he wanted to enjoy and celebrate the victory of Julius Caesar who had defeated Pompey. Flavius and Murellus commented on the fickle nature of the cobbler as until the last time these people were the one who celebrated the victory of Pompey and now was busy in celebrating his defeat. But according to the cobbler, he was not celebrating the defeat of Pompey but the victory of their new ruler Julius Caesar.  Flavius and Murellus and the cobbler differed in this opinion about celebrating the defeat of victory.