The mob has always played a great role in bringing the revolution . Elucidate the role of the mob in Julies caesar
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The most important role is played by the mob in the play Julius Caesar. Their voice plays a major part while making decisions in the city of Rome. The plebeians have an important effect on both the audience and the characters in the play because of their unlimited desire to passionately express their emotions. Throughout the play these emotions are communicated through various events. The mob is important in the play because of their power. Anyone who can command the allegiance of the mob can control the city of Rome itself. Antony capitalised on the grief of the Roman mob and threatened to unleash the conspirators. The mob is also shown to be in a very joyous mood in the beginning of the play, with ample amount of amusement. However, this doesn't prove that they were devoid of any sentiment. They are hard-working people, restricted to the spheres of their respective professions, knowing little of what is going on around them. But at the same time, they are fickle-minded people who change their decisions frequently, with a herd-like tendency. At first, they support Brutus and justify the death of Caesar, but later they go by what Antony tells them, who easy captures their hearts through his speech. However, they are shown to have extreme power as at the end of the play, the aggression of the mob helps in re-instilling justice in the city of Rome.