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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare
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Julius Caesar: Act 4 – Summary Page

Julius Caesar Act 4: In Short

War & Division

  • Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus form the Second Triumvirate, making a list of enemies to kill (even family members) and deciding to change Caesar's will for their benefit
  • At Brutus' camp in Sardis, tension grows between Brutus and Cassius; they quarrel privately about Cassius taking bribes, but eventually forgive each other
  • Brutus reveals that Portia has killed herself by swallowing hot coals because she could not bear his absence and the enemy's growing power
  • Caesar's ghost appears to Brutus, saying it will meet him again at Philippi, suggesting that fate and guilt are catching up with him
  • The conspirators decide to march to Philippi to face Antony and Octavius in battle

Scene-wise Summary & Analysis

Act 4 Scene 1

Act 4 Scene 2

Act 4 Scene 3

Questions & Answers on Act 4

Act 4 MCQs

Act 4 Contextual Q&A

Act 4 Long Q&A

Last updated: February 24, 2026

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