The central relationship of Julius Caesar is a masculine one: it is the dissolution of the friendship between Brutus and Cassius that is Shakespeare's primary concern. In focusing on something so personal, Shakespeare is able to demonstrate how large events have a personal cost.  In Episode 20 of Shakespeare Unbard, Joel Fishbane explores one of Shakespeare's greatest and most enduring works.

In this episode, you'll hear clips and excerpts from:

• Brill, Clive. dir. Julius Caesar. Arkangel Shakespeare.

• Shakespeare, William.  Julius Caesar (The Riverside Shakespeare). Houghton and Mifflin, 1974.

Films discussed:

• Bradley, David. Julius Caesar. Brandon Films Inc. 1950.

• Burge, Stuart. Julius Caesar. Commonwealth United Entertainment. 1970.

• Mankiewicz, Joseph L. Julius Caesar. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. 1953.

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