write down a brief summary of the Act 1 Scene 1 and 2 with the names of the characters as well as the character sketch of the story book- Merchant of Venice.
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chapters 1 2 3
In Julius Caesar, Act I is important for laying the groundwork for everything else that will happen in the play. The first scene opens with two tribunes, Marullus and Flavius. Basically, the role of these men is to keep order in the streets, something like policemen. They notice that many people are out and about in the streets on a work day, when they likely should be hard at work at their jobs. This seems suspect to Marullus and Flavius.
Marullus approaches one group of commoners and asks what going on. In particular, he addresses a shoemaker, or cobbler. A humorous exchange takes place between the two, as a misunderstanding over the word "cobbler" arises. A cobbler is a shoemaker but, in Shakespeare's day, it could also mean someone who tended to botch their work. After Marullus and the cobbler sort this out, the cobbler finally reveals that the people are out in the streets to celebrate a recent victor of Julius Caesar. Caesar, apparently, has defeated another leader named Pompey in battle.
This news enrages Marullus. He scolds the commoners because it wasn't long ago that they were celebrating Pompey. They seem unaware of where their true loyalties do or should lie. After the commoners have departed, Marullus and Flavius go through the streets of Rome, taking down any decorations that have been put up in celebration of Caesar's victory.
In scene II, the focus of the play shifts over to Caesar. The Feast of Lupercal is currently taking place and Caesar, his followers, and his wife have gathered to watch the festivities. In particular, Caesar's friend Antony is scheduled to run in a race. Caesar tells Antony to touch his wife, Calpurnia, as he runs by because according to local superstition, it is good luck for a runner in the race to touch a woman who wants to have children. It is interesting that Caesar, who has just come to power, is already concerned about cementing his power through an heir.