gedy of Julius Caesar, Part 5: Developing Central Ideas
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5. He is not doubted.-A word, Lucillius.
received you let me be resolved.
IUS. With courtesy and with respect enough,
with such familiar instances,
such free and friendly conference,
math used of old.
JS. Thou hast described
Friend cooling. Ever note, Lucillius:
love begins to sicken and decay
than enforced ceremony.
are no tricks in plain and simple faith;
ollow men, like horses hot at hand,
-gallant show and promise of their mettle;
How does Lucillius, a minor character in the play, help
advance the plot in this passage?
O Lucillius is protective of Cassius so he diminishes
the seriousness of the conflict.
O Lucillius tells Brutus that Cassius intends to attack
Brutus, increasing the tension and conflict.
O Lucillius does not tell Brutus much about Cassius,
which causes Brutus to question the loyalty of
Lucillius.
O Lucillius explains that Cassius is far less friendly
than he once was, and Brutus uses the information
to confirm his judgement that Cassius is turning
against him.