Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 1 summary
Act 1, Scene 1 of 18 · 3 min to read the scene
In Act 1, Scene 1, Flavius and Marullus confront workers celebrating Caesar’s victory and accuse them of forgetting their devotion to Pompey. After the citizens leave, the two men plan to remove decorations and disperse crowds, seeking to limit Caesar’s growing power.
What happens
- Flavius and Marullus question workers about their trades and their absence from work.
- The cobbler jokes about repairing shoes before explaining that the crowd celebrates Caesar’s victory.
- Marullus recalls the citizens’ enthusiasm for Pompey and condemns their celebration of victory over his blood.
- The citizens leave after both men urge them to show repentance.
- Despite Marullus’s concern about the feast, Flavius calls for removing decorations and dispersing crowds to restrain Caesar.
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In this scene
What to notice
Flavius explains why he wants the decorations removed. He treats public celebration as support that increases Caesar’s power.
Quick check
Why does Marullus hesitate to remove the decorations?
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