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What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 3?
What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 3?
A street in Rome on March 14, 44 B.C.
Who run into each other on the street during a storm?
Who run into each other on the street during a storm?
Cicero and Casca
What strange sights has Casca seen?
What strange sights has Casca seen?
- A slave's hand appeared to be on fire but didn't actually burn, 2) A lion was wandering around the Capitol, 3) 100 pale women claimed they saw men on fire, 4) An owl at noon in the marketplace.
What does Casca believe the strange sights he has seen are?
What does Casca believe the strange sights he has seen are?
What does Cicero say about the sights that Casca sees?
What does Cicero say about the sights that Casca sees?
What does Cassius believe all these strange occurrences are?
What does Cassius believe all these strange occurrences are?
What does Casca reveal is supposed to happen tomorrow (March 15)?
What does Casca reveal is supposed to happen tomorrow (March 15)?
What does Cassius say he will do if Caesar becomes king?
What does Cassius say he will do if Caesar becomes king?
What does Cassius compare the Romans to and why?
What does Cassius compare the Romans to and why?
Who has the job of delivering the fake letters?
Who has the job of delivering the fake letters?
Who are the conspirators mentioned?
Who are the conspirators mentioned?
Act 1 is also called the __________.
Act 1 is also called the __________.
Who are the characters who support Caesar?
Who are the characters who support Caesar?
Who are the characters who oppose Caesar?
Who are the characters who oppose Caesar?
What is the background of Act 1?
What is the background of Act 1?
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Setting of Act 1, Scene 3
Setting of Act 1, Scene 3
A street in Rome on March 14, 44 B.C.
Characters in Act 1, Scene 3
Characters in Act 1, Scene 3
Cicero and Casca encounter each other.
Casca's strange sights
Casca's strange sights
Seeing unusual and unsettling events interpreted as bad omens.
Interpretation of omens
Interpretation of omens
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Cicero's view on sights
Cicero's view on sights
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Cassius's belief
Cassius's belief
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March 15 event
March 15 event
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Cassius's declaration
Cassius's declaration
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Roman comparison
Roman comparison
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Role of Cinna
Role of Cinna
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Conspirators
Conspirators
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Act 1 title
Act 1 title
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Supporters of Caesar
Supporters of Caesar
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Opponents of Caesar
Opponents of Caesar
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Background of Act 1
Background of Act 1
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Study Notes
Setting
- Takes place on March 14, 44 B.C., in a street in Rome.
Key Characters
- Cicero and Casca encounter each other amidst a storm.
Strange Omens
- Casca observes unusual phenomena:
- A slave's hand appeared ablaze without burning.
- A lion roaming the Capitol.
- One hundred pale women claiming to see men on fire.
- An owl sighted at noon in the marketplace.
Interpretation of Omens
- Casca interprets these occurrences as bad omens.
Cicero's View
- Cicero argues that people often misinterpret events based on personal desires.
Cassius's Beliefs
- Cassius perceives the strange sights as signs of Caesar's rising power, viewing them as messages from the gods.
Upcoming Events
- Casca reveals that senators plan to crown Caesar as king the following day (March 15).
- Caesar is expected to rule over all territories except Italy, which remains under senate control.
Cassius's Response
- Cassius states he would rather die than live under Caesar's rule.
Comparison of Romans
- Cassius compares the Romans to sheep, highlighting their foolishness for blindly following Caesar.
Conspirators
- Cinna is responsible for delivering forged letters to sway public opinion.
- Key conspirators include Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Decius Brutus, Trebonius, and Metellus Cimber.
Act Structure
- Act 1 is also referred to as the exposition of the play.
Supporters of Caesar
- Characters aligned with Caesar include Julius Caesar, Brutus, Antony, Calphurnia, and the Soothsayer.
Opponents of Caesar
- Characters opposed to Caesar consist of Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Flavius, Murellus, and Cicero.
Background Context
- The backdrop includes Caesar's victory over Pompey's sons, setting the stage for the political tensions.
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