" (pronounced [ɛt ˈtuː ˈbruːtɛ]) is a Latin phrase literally meaning "and you, Brutus?" or "also you, Brutus?", often translated as "You, as well, Brutus?", "You, too, Brutus?", or "Even you, Brutus?". “Et Tu, Brute?” are perhaps the most popular three words ever written, uttered in literature, and then quoted in different contexts. This phrase also comes from the genius of Shakespeare. It occurs in his play, Julius Caesar, (Act-III, Scene-I, Lines, 77). Marcus Brutus had been one of Caesar’s closest friends. Caesar could least expect him joining hands with the people plotting his assassination. It is widely believed that, when Caesar saw him amon...See full list on literarydevices.netIn today’s world, the phrase is extensively used to express one’s bewilderment when he is threatened or exploited by one of his close friends. The phrase is common to be heard in offices, where seniors use this phrase in reply to the criticism of juniors. Parents can use this when their favorite child lets them down. Similarly, there are a number o...See full list on literarydevices.netThis phrase is used in Act-III, Scene-I, lines 75-78 of Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. These are spoken as the dying words of Caesar; however, they are not historically proven. Shakespeare has a reputation for manipulating historical facts for dramatic effect. As Caesar approaches Senate, a group of hostile senators surrounds him – among them i...See full list on literarydevices.netIn many historical plays of Shakespeare, certain historical facts are tempered to create stronger dramatic effect. Historical plays should not be rendered as true records of historical events. This phrase has already been used in plays written by other playwrights of Shakespeare’s era.
