Julius Caesar ‘s Young Lucius: The Child’s Role in Serving the Body Politic

Abstract: 

In the absence of the rebellious plebs, particularly in acts two and four, the presence of the servant child, Lucius, keeps the audience mindful of the moral and political duties owed to the most vulnerable members of the commonwealth.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Carol
Last Name: 
Downey
Institution: 
Claremont Graduate University