Nilanjana's Exclusive English Lessons: Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1 Explanation

Introduction

• Explanation of Act 1 Scene 1 of Julius Caesar based on ICSE 2025 syllabus
• Targeted at Grade 9 students promoted in 2023-24
• Comprehensive line-by-line explanation provided
• No need for guidebooks or external resources

Characters

• Flavius and Marullus: Tribunes of the Roman army (officers, protectors of the people)
• Commoners: Poor people of Rome gathered to welcome Caesar

Scene Overview

• Commoners are celebrating Caesar's military victory
• Flavius and Marullus dislike Caesar's growing popularity
• They rebuke the commoners for idling and not working

Key Dialogues and Meanings

Flavius Rebukes the Commoners

• Flavius: Calls the commoners idle and lazy; demands they return to work
• Marullus: Asks the commoners about their professions
• Commoners (Carpenter and Cobbler): Explain their professions, Cobbler speaks in puns

Dialogue Analysis

• Flavius calls the commoners