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What does Trebonius want Caesar to do with his humble suit?
What does Trebonius want Caesar to do with his humble suit?
To o'er-read it at his best leisure.
How does Caesar react to Artemidorus' insistence on him reading the letter immediately?
How does Caesar react to Artemidorus' insistence on him reading the letter immediately?
He questions if Artemidorus is mad.
How does Caesar respond to Artemidorus' urgency to read his letter?
How does Caesar respond to Artemidorus' urgency to read his letter?
Caesar dismisses it and decides to leave it for last.
Why does Artemidorus ask Caesar to read his letter first?
Why does Artemidorus ask Caesar to read his letter first?
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What does Publilius wish for Cassius' enterprise?
What does Publilius wish for Cassius' enterprise?
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What does Cassius ask Popillius about?
What does Cassius ask Popillius about?
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Where does Cassius suggest Artemidorus should come to present his petition?
Where does Cassius suggest Artemidorus should come to present his petition?
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What is the main reason behind Caesar’s refusal to read Artemidorus' letter first?
What is the main reason behind Caesar’s refusal to read Artemidorus' letter first?
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Why does Publilius express a wish for Cassius' enterprise to thrive?
Why does Publilius express a wish for Cassius' enterprise to thrive?
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What is Cassius implying by asking Popillius 'What enterprise?'
What is Cassius implying by asking Popillius 'What enterprise?'
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Why does Caesar ask 'What, is the fellow mad?' after Artemidorus urges him to read the letter?
Why does Caesar ask 'What, is the fellow mad?' after Artemidorus urges him to read the letter?
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How does Cassius react to Artemidorus presenting his petition in the street?
How does Cassius react to Artemidorus presenting his petition in the street?
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What does Caesar's statement 'What touches us ourself shall be last served' reveal about his character?
What does Caesar's statement 'What touches us ourself shall be last served' reveal about his character?
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Why does Popillius express a hope for Cassius' success today?
Why does Popillius express a hope for Cassius' success today?
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Study Notes
Scene Description
- The scene takes place near the Capitol, with Caesar and a crowd surrounding him.
- There are multiple people seeking Caesar's attention, including Trebonius and Artemidorus.
Artemidorus' Request
- Artemidorus asks Caesar to read his letter first, claiming it pertains to Caesar personally.
- Caesar responds that he will deal with matters that concern him last.
- Artemidorus urges Caesar to read his letter immediately, but Caesar is skeptical.
Cassius' Intervention
- Cassius tells Artemidorus to take his petition to the Capitol, rather than presenting it in the street.
Conversation Between Cassius and Popillius
- Popillius wishes Cassius success with his endeavors.
- Cassius asks Popillius what he means by "enterprise," implying that he is unaware of any specific plan.
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