How do heavens 'blaze forth' in Julius Caesar?

Asked by nehreer 15 years ago 2/11/2010 6:23 PM

Last updated by Jill W 4 years ago 5/8/2021 5:41 PM

Answered by Jill W 4 years ago 5/8/2021 5:41 PM

In Act II, Scene II, Calpurnia tells Caesar that the heavens only "blaze forth" the deaths of princes.

When beggars die there are no comets seen.
The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.

Julius Caesar