Casca's Use Of Irony In Julius Caesar

Casca seems dissconnected and disinterested from the ceremony. He is a critical observer; biased against Caesar. Casca beleives Caesar is craving power although he does not want it to show. As Antony contiously offer the mere "circlet" of a crown, Caesar refuses time and again. However, Casca says, "he was very loath to lay his fingers off it." The whole scene seems melancholy and bewildering. The peasants cheer emphatically for Caesar, as Casca suppresses his laughter. On the contrary, the painting depicts a lively scene. Caesar is not shown rejecting the crown or having any feeling at all. The peasants are not even present. A large, white, decorated horse stands proud in front of Caesar's golden chariot. A man holds a sign and children