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What does the Soothsayer warn Caesar about?
What does the Soothsayer warn Caesar about?
- Beware of Brutus
- Beware the Lupercal race
- Beware the Ides of March (correct)
- Beware of Antony
How does Caesar instruct Antony regarding Calpurnia during the race?
How does Caesar instruct Antony regarding Calpurnia during the race?
- To ignore her completely
- To speak to her at length
- To invite her to join the race
- To touch her as he runs by (correct)
What does Brutus imply about his feelings towards Cassius in the interaction?
What does Brutus imply about his feelings towards Cassius in the interaction?
- He feels indifferent and apathetic towards him
- He feels annoyance and anger towards him
- He feels alienated and distant from him (correct)
- He feels affection and love towards him
What does Caesar imply about the soothsayer after his warning?
What does Caesar imply about the soothsayer after his warning?
What effect does Cassius perceive from Brutus's recent behavior?
What effect does Cassius perceive from Brutus's recent behavior?
What does Cassius suggest Brutus should do at the event?
What does Cassius suggest Brutus should do at the event?
What underlying issue does Brutus express about his current state of mind?
What underlying issue does Brutus express about his current state of mind?
In his interaction with Brutus, what does Cassius convey about their friendship?
In his interaction with Brutus, what does Cassius convey about their friendship?
What reaction does Caesar have when the crown is offered to him?
What reaction does Caesar have when the crown is offered to him?
What does Caesar imply about Cassius's character?
What does Caesar imply about Cassius's character?
How does Brutus describe Casca's demeanor?
How does Brutus describe Casca's demeanor?
What does Casca suggest about the crowd's reaction to Caesar?
What does Casca suggest about the crowd's reaction to Caesar?
What does Antony's suggestion to Caesar regarding his companions reveal?
What does Antony's suggestion to Caesar regarding his companions reveal?
What ailment does Brutus suspect Caesar has?
What ailment does Brutus suspect Caesar has?
What does Cassius think about the common people’s reaction to Caesar's refusal of the crown?
What does Cassius think about the common people’s reaction to Caesar's refusal of the crown?
How does Casca describe Caesar's reaction after he falls?
How does Casca describe Caesar's reaction after he falls?
What indicates that the senators are plotting against Caesar?
What indicates that the senators are plotting against Caesar?
What does Brutus ultimately decide regarding his relationship with the world?
What does Brutus ultimately decide regarding his relationship with the world?
What does Antony think of Cassius at first?
What does Antony think of Cassius at first?
How does Casca describe the crown that was offered to Caesar?
How does Casca describe the crown that was offered to Caesar?
What does Casca's final remark about Marullus and Flavius suggest?
What does Casca's final remark about Marullus and Flavius suggest?
What does Cassius imply about Brutus's ability to understand himself?
What does Cassius imply about Brutus's ability to understand himself?
How does Brutus prioritize honor in his life?
How does Brutus prioritize honor in his life?
What rhetorical question does Cassius pose about Caesar's greatness?
What rhetorical question does Cassius pose about Caesar's greatness?
What does Cassius say he did for Caesar to demonstrate his own strength?
What does Cassius say he did for Caesar to demonstrate his own strength?
What does Brutus express concern about in relation to Caesar?
What does Brutus express concern about in relation to Caesar?
How does Cassius view the current state of Rome?
How does Cassius view the current state of Rome?
Which comparison does Cassius make to express his feelings of inferiority to Caesar?
Which comparison does Cassius make to express his feelings of inferiority to Caesar?
What does Brutus mean by referring to a 'villager' in his statement?
What does Brutus mean by referring to a 'villager' in his statement?
What does Cassius suggest is the root cause of their predicament?
What does Cassius suggest is the root cause of their predicament?
What emotional state does Cassius exhibit when he speaks to Brutus?
What emotional state does Cassius exhibit when he speaks to Brutus?
What literary device is primarily used when Cassius speaks of himself as a 'glass'?
What literary device is primarily used when Cassius speaks of himself as a 'glass'?
What does Brutus indicate he will do after listening to Cassius?
What does Brutus indicate he will do after listening to Cassius?
What historical allusion does Cassius make to illustrate Caesar's weakness?
What historical allusion does Cassius make to illustrate Caesar's weakness?
What fundamental belief does Cassius express about the nature of men?
What fundamental belief does Cassius express about the nature of men?
What is the significance of the Soothsayer's warning to Caesar, and how does Caesar respond to it?
What is the significance of the Soothsayer's warning to Caesar, and how does Caesar respond to it?
In what way does Caesar's instruction to Antony about Calpurnia reflect cultural beliefs of the time?
In what way does Caesar's instruction to Antony about Calpurnia reflect cultural beliefs of the time?
What internal conflict does Brutus reveal through his dialogue with Cassius?
What internal conflict does Brutus reveal through his dialogue with Cassius?
How do Brutus's actions denote his struggle with the notion of love and friendship?
How do Brutus's actions denote his struggle with the notion of love and friendship?
What does Cassius observe about Brutus's demeanor, and how does this affect their relationship?
What does Cassius observe about Brutus's demeanor, and how does this affect their relationship?
What implications does Caesar's authority have on Antony's response to him during the race?
What implications does Caesar's authority have on Antony's response to him during the race?
What character trait of Caesar is highlighted through his interactions with the Soothsayer and Antony?
What character trait of Caesar is highlighted through his interactions with the Soothsayer and Antony?
How does Brutus's view of his inner conflict impact his interactions with Cassius?
How does Brutus's view of his inner conflict impact his interactions with Cassius?
What does Cassius suggest about Brutus's ability to perceive his own worth?
What does Cassius suggest about Brutus's ability to perceive his own worth?
How does Brutus respond to Cassius's call to introspection?
How does Brutus respond to Cassius's call to introspection?
What past event does Cassius recount to illustrate his own strength against Caesar?
What past event does Cassius recount to illustrate his own strength against Caesar?
What does Brutus value more than his own life in the conversation with Cassius?
What does Brutus value more than his own life in the conversation with Cassius?
What does Cassius mean by stating, 'the fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves'?
What does Cassius mean by stating, 'the fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves'?
How does Cassius characterize Caesar’s rise to power?
How does Cassius characterize Caesar’s rise to power?
What does Brutus imply by stating he would rather be a villager than live under Caesar's rule?
What does Brutus imply by stating he would rather be a villager than live under Caesar's rule?
What does Cassius’s reference to their fathers reveal about their views on honor?
What does Cassius’s reference to their fathers reveal about their views on honor?
How does Cassius's description of Caesar's physical weakness challenge Caesar's image?
How does Cassius's description of Caesar's physical weakness challenge Caesar's image?
In what way does Cassius see Rome in relation to Caesar's power?
In what way does Cassius see Rome in relation to Caesar's power?
How does the imagery of 'walking under his huge legs' reflect Cassius's feelings of inferiority?
How does the imagery of 'walking under his huge legs' reflect Cassius's feelings of inferiority?
What does Brutus's statement about considering Cassius's words signify?
What does Brutus's statement about considering Cassius's words signify?
What does Brutus express about his autonomy in relation to Caesar's rule?
What does Brutus express about his autonomy in relation to Caesar's rule?
How does Cassius's mention of Aeneas serve his argument against Caesar?
How does Cassius's mention of Aeneas serve his argument against Caesar?
How does Caesar perceive Cassius's demeanor?
How does Caesar perceive Cassius's demeanor?
What does Casca reveal about the crowd's reaction to Caesar's refusal of the crown?
What does Casca reveal about the crowd's reaction to Caesar's refusal of the crown?
What ailment does Brutus suspect Caesar has, and what is the implication of this suspicion?
What ailment does Brutus suspect Caesar has, and what is the implication of this suspicion?
What does Casca say about Cicero's speech and the crowd's reaction to it?
What does Casca say about Cicero's speech and the crowd's reaction to it?
What does Brutus mean by referencing 'noble minds' in his conversation with Cassius?
What does Brutus mean by referencing 'noble minds' in his conversation with Cassius?
How does Caesar's approach to power differ from Cassius's perspective?
How does Caesar's approach to power differ from Cassius's perspective?
What does Casca imply about Caesar's reaction when the crowned was offered?
What does Casca imply about Caesar's reaction when the crowned was offered?
What does Cassius's comment about 'the falling sickness' reveal about his views on Caesar's health?
What does Cassius's comment about 'the falling sickness' reveal about his views on Caesar's health?
How does Casca describe Caesar's physical reaction during the crowd's excitement?
How does Casca describe Caesar's physical reaction during the crowd's excitement?
What is the significance of Casca's belief that the crowd would 'forgive' Caesar regardless of his actions?
What is the significance of Casca's belief that the crowd would 'forgive' Caesar regardless of his actions?
What does Cassius imply by stating, 'therefore it is meet that noble minds keep ever with their likes'?
What does Cassius imply by stating, 'therefore it is meet that noble minds keep ever with their likes'?
What does Antony's reassurance to Caesar about Cassius indicate about their relationship?
What does Antony's reassurance to Caesar about Cassius indicate about their relationship?
How does Caesar’s view of Cassius's disposition serve as a warning for his own leadership?
How does Caesar’s view of Cassius's disposition serve as a warning for his own leadership?
What does the repeated offering of the crown to Caesar by Antony signify?
What does the repeated offering of the crown to Caesar by Antony signify?
Flashcards
Beware the Ides of March
Beware the Ides of March
A warning of danger or misfortune on March 15th.
Lupercal race
Lupercal race
A Roman festival race used as an auspicious occasion for fertility and prosperity.
Caesar's request to Antony
Caesar's request to Antony
To touch Calpurnia during the race for fertility.
Cassius' observation of Brutus
Cassius' observation of Brutus
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Brutus's explanation for his behavior
Brutus's explanation for his behavior
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Soothsayer
Soothsayer
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Ides of March
Ides of March
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Antony
Antony
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Cassius's observation
Cassius's observation
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Brutus's explanation
Brutus's explanation
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Cassius's motivation
Cassius's motivation
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Cassius's metaphor
Cassius's metaphor
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Cassius's offer
Cassius's offer
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Cassius's disclaimer
Cassius's disclaimer
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Cassius's characterization
Cassius's characterization
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Brutus's fear
Brutus's fear
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Brutus's feelings for Caesar
Brutus's feelings for Caesar
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Brutus's priorities
Brutus's priorities
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Cassius's belief in Brutus
Cassius's belief in Brutus
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Cassius's self-perception
Cassius's self-perception
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Cassius's story of strength
Cassius's story of strength
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Cassius's critique of Caesar
Cassius's critique of Caesar
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Cassius's description of Caesar's weakness
Cassius's description of Caesar's weakness
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Caesar's observation about Cassius
Caesar's observation about Cassius
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Antony's reassurance to Caesar
Antony's reassurance to Caesar
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Caesar's fear of Cassius
Caesar's fear of Cassius
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Caesar's reaction to crown offer
Caesar's reaction to crown offer
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Casca's description of the crown offer
Casca's description of the crown offer
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Caesar's collapse
Caesar's collapse
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Caesar's explanation for collapsing
Caesar's explanation for collapsing
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Casca’s perception of Caesar's actions
Casca’s perception of Caesar's actions
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Brutus's reaction to Caesar's sadness
Brutus's reaction to Caesar's sadness
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Casca's description of Caesar’s rejection
Casca's description of Caesar’s rejection
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The crowd’s response to the crown offer
The crowd’s response to the crown offer
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Caesar's actions after rejection
Caesar's actions after rejection
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Casca’s view of the crowd's response
Casca’s view of the crowd's response
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Casca's description of Cicero's speech
Casca's description of Cicero's speech
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Casca’s report on Marullus and Flavius
Casca’s report on Marullus and Flavius
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Soothsayer's warning
Soothsayer's warning
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Brutus's internal struggle
Brutus's internal struggle
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Antony's role in the Lupercal race
Antony's role in the Lupercal race
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Caesar's power and influence
Caesar's power and influence
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The Ides of March
The Ides of March
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Brutus's internal conflict
Brutus's internal conflict
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Cassius's perception of Brutus
Cassius's perception of Brutus
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Cassius's offer to Brutus
Cassius's offer to Brutus
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Brutus's fear of Caesar
Brutus's fear of Caesar
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Casca's report on Marullus and Flavius
Casca's report on Marullus and Flavius
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Cassius's description of Caesar
Cassius's description of Caesar
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What makes Caesar fear Cassius?
What makes Caesar fear Cassius?
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How does Caesar react to the crown offer?
How does Caesar react to the crown offer?
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What does Casca describe the crown offer as?
What does Casca describe the crown offer as?
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Why does Caesar collapse?
Why does Caesar collapse?
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What is Caesar's explanation for collapsing?
What is Caesar's explanation for collapsing?
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How does Casca perceive Caesar's actions?
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What does Brutus think about Caesar's sadness?
What does Brutus think about Caesar's sadness?
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How does Casca describe Caesar's rejection of the crown?
How does Casca describe Caesar's rejection of the crown?
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How does the crowd respond to the crown offer?
How does the crowd respond to the crown offer?
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What does Caesar do after the crowd's cheers?
What does Caesar do after the crowd's cheers?
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What is Casca’s view of the crowd's response?
What is Casca’s view of the crowd's response?
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How does Casca describe Cicero's speech?
How does Casca describe Cicero's speech?
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What does Casca report about Marullus and Flavius?
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Study Notes
Scene Summary
- Caesar, accompanied by various Roman figures, including Antony, Calpurnia, Portia, Brutus, Cassius, and a soothsayer, engage in conversations about the coming Lupercal race and other important matters.
- A soothsayer warns Caesar to beware the Ides of March.
- Caesar dismisses the soothsayer's warning, implying it is nothing more than idle prophecy.
- Cassius expresses concerns about Caesar's growing power and ambition, highlighting the contrast between Caesar's apparent weakness and the perceived threat his power poses.
- Brutus, initially reluctant to engage in discussions of intrigue, ultimately agrees to consider Cassius's concerns.
- Caesar’s followers witness an attempt for Caesar to be crowned king, but Caesar refuses.
Key Characters and their Actions
- Caesar:
- Appears to value loyalty and seeks to cultivate an image (via public displays), though privately recognizing potential threats from those around him. He seeks to have men who are fat and safe (not dangerous).
- Cassius:
- Expresses deep-seated concerns bordering on resentment of Caesar’s rise to power, even suggesting the crown was offered three times. He believes Caesar is ultimately dangerous. He plans to spread propaganda against Caesar’s ambition.
- Brutus:
- Initially appears disengaged from plots, but is moved to critically consider Cassius’s arguments. He values honor and displays concern over the future of Rome.
- Antony:
- Participates in the race in a manner intended to show respect to Caesar by touching Calpurnia and displays loyalty to Caesar. Suggests that Cassius should not be feared by Caesar, implying a false sense of innocence and peace.
- Casca:
- Reports Caesar’s response to the crown offering and shares observations about the public’s reaction and rumors. His descriptions highlight Caesar’s outward display of weakness and internal struggle. Reports that Caesar fainted and had a public "fit" after witnessing the rejection of the crown.
- Cicero:
- Displays public disapproval and concern toward Caesar, though details of his expressed thoughts are vague and unclear to Casca.
Political and Social Tensions
- The play highlights the tension between the growing power of Caesar and the concerns of other influential figures about potential tyranny.
- The scene clearly reveals growing resentment against Caesar.
- The common people's reaction to Caesar’s refusal of the offered crown is described as both positive and negative.
- A clear division between the public persona Caesar presents and the underlying concerns regarding his ambition is pointed out.
- The play's tone presents a critical examination of political power and the potential for Caesar to become king.
Plot Developments of the Story
- Cassius instigates discussion about Caesar’s ambition.
- Cassius prepares a plot to turn public opinion against Caesar.
- Caesar’s public refusal of the crown highlights a struggle between his personal desires and public disapproval of attempts at power.
Themes
- The dangers of unchecked ambition.
- The tension between public image and private thoughts.
- The role of fate versus free will in shaping individuals' lives.
- Concerns for the future of Rome and the potential for tyranny.
- Value of honor and morality in leadership and decision-making.
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