Julius Caesar · Character
Metellus Cimber
A conspirator who kneels before Caesar to beg his banished brother's recall, his plea the prearranged signal for the first blow.
supporting
Also known as Metellus, Cimber, constant Cimber
First appearance: act i scene i
As a supporting figure in Julius Caesar, Metellus Cimber is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Petitions Caesar for his brother's pardon before the attack.
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Metellus Cimber approaches Caesar's seat with a petition for his exiled brother, his kneeling posture and flattering words designed to draw others close and create the moment for the attack. Caesar's cold refusal, his…
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- Conspirators and Key Figures
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