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What is Brutus's main concern in his conversation with Cassius?
What is Brutus's main concern in his conversation with Cassius?
- His inability to see his own worthiness.
- The way Cassius is treating him.
- His feelings towards Caesar.
- His troubled state of mind. (correct)
Brutus feels that he is properly demonstrating love towards his friends.
Brutus feels that he is properly demonstrating love towards his friends.
False (B)
Why does Cassius compare himself to a glass for Brutus?
Why does Cassius compare himself to a glass for Brutus?
To reflect Brutus's hidden worthiness that he cannot see in himself.
Brutus fears that the people choose _____ for their king.
Brutus fears that the people choose _____ for their king.
Match the characters to their feelings or observations:
Match the characters to their feelings or observations:
What does Cassius imply about the way Brutus has been acting?
What does Cassius imply about the way Brutus has been acting?
Brutus believes that self-reflection can help him understand his own feelings.
Brutus believes that self-reflection can help him understand his own feelings.
What does Brutus mean when he says, 'the eye sees not itself'?
What does Brutus mean when he says, 'the eye sees not itself'?
What does Cassius suggest is more important than fear of death?
What does Cassius suggest is more important than fear of death?
Cassius expresses that he feels he must respect Caesar due to his status.
Cassius expresses that he feels he must respect Caesar due to his status.
What historical figure did Cassius compare himself to when discussing bravery in the flood?
What historical figure did Cassius compare himself to when discussing bravery in the flood?
Cassius believes that men are masters of their _____, not controlled by fate.
Cassius believes that men are masters of their _____, not controlled by fate.
Match the following characters with their viewpoints:
Match the following characters with their viewpoints:
How does Cassius describe Caesar's stature in the world?
How does Cassius describe Caesar's stature in the world?
Brutus believes the applause is directed toward Caesar's new honours.
Brutus believes the applause is directed toward Caesar's new honours.
What does Cassius refer to when he mentions being born free as Caesar?
What does Cassius refer to when he mentions being born free as Caesar?
What does Caesar believe about Cassius based on his appearance?
What does Caesar believe about Cassius based on his appearance?
Brutus would prefer to be a villager than a son of Rome under difficult conditions.
Brutus would prefer to be a villager than a son of Rome under difficult conditions.
Who does Cassius suggest plucking by the sleeve to find out what has happened?
Who does Cassius suggest plucking by the sleeve to find out what has happened?
Caesar wants men around him who are _____ and _____ headed.
Caesar wants men around him who are _____ and _____ headed.
Match the character with their description:
Match the character with their description:
What does Brutus mean when he says Rome has lost the breed of noble bloods?
What does Brutus mean when he says Rome has lost the breed of noble bloods?
Calpurnia appears frightened and pale when encountering Caesar's return.
Calpurnia appears frightened and pale when encountering Caesar's return.
What does Flavius suggest the commoners do in response to their guilt?
What does Flavius suggest the commoners do in response to their guilt?
In the conversation, Cassius reveals he is pleased that his words have struck a show of _____ from Brutus.
In the conversation, Cassius reveals he is pleased that his words have struck a show of _____ from Brutus.
Caesar instructs Antony to touch Calpurnia during the race to help her become fertile.
Caesar instructs Antony to touch Calpurnia during the race to help her become fertile.
What warning does the soothsayer give to Caesar?
What warning does the soothsayer give to Caesar?
Flavius and Marullus want to drive away the _____ from the streets.
Flavius and Marullus want to drive away the _____ from the streets.
Match the characters with their actions:
Match the characters with their actions:
Who is responsible for interpreting the prophecy from the soothsayer?
Who is responsible for interpreting the prophecy from the soothsayer?
Brutus expresses interest in watching the order of the course.
Brutus expresses interest in watching the order of the course.
What action does Caesar take after speaking to the Soothsayer?
What action does Caesar take after speaking to the Soothsayer?
What did Caesar do when the crown was offered to him?
What did Caesar do when the crown was offered to him?
Brutus was the one who offered Caesar the crown.
Brutus was the one who offered Caesar the crown.
How did Caesar react physically when he refused the crown?
How did Caesar react physically when he refused the crown?
Casca remarked that he could as well be hanged as tell the manner of the crown being offered; it was mere _______.
Casca remarked that he could as well be hanged as tell the manner of the crown being offered; it was mere _______.
Match the characters with their actions or statements related to the crown:
Match the characters with their actions or statements related to the crown:
What does Casca imply about Caesar's attitude towards the crown?
What does Casca imply about Caesar's attitude towards the crown?
The people shouted in approval every time Caesar refused the crown.
The people shouted in approval every time Caesar refused the crown.
What was Casca's reaction when Caesar fell down in the market-place?
What was Casca's reaction when Caesar fell down in the market-place?
What ailment do Brutus and Cassius think Caesar has?
What ailment do Brutus and Cassius think Caesar has?
Casca believed that the crowd's reaction to Caesar was genuine admiration.
Casca believed that the crowd's reaction to Caesar was genuine admiration.
What did Caesar offer to the crowd after refusing the crown?
What did Caesar offer to the crowd after refusing the crown?
Brutus describes Casca as having become a _____ fellow over time.
Brutus describes Casca as having become a _____ fellow over time.
Match the characters with their statements:
Match the characters with their statements:
What did the women say when Caesar fell?
What did the women say when Caesar fell?
Marullus and Flavius were punished for their actions against Caesar's images.
Marullus and Flavius were punished for their actions against Caesar's images.
What language did Cicero speak according to Casca?
What language did Cicero speak according to Casca?
Flashcards
Lupercalia
Lupercalia
A religious purification ritual during the Roman festival of Lupercalia.
Disrobing of Images
Disrobing of Images
The practice of removing decorations and symbols from a public space, usually for political or religious reasons.
Ingratitude
Ingratitude
An action or event that could be seen as disrespectful or rebellious towards an authority figure.
Vulgar
Vulgar
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Growing Feathers
Growing Feathers
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Ides
Ides
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Soothsayer
Soothsayer
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Beware the Ides of March
Beware the Ides of March
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Passion
Passion
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Behavior
Behavior
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Objectivity
Objectivity
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Discover
Discover
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Conviction
Conviction
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Cogitation
Cogitation
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Yoke
Yoke
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Fear
Fear
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Thinking too much
Thinking too much
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Lean and hungry look
Lean and hungry look
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Liable to fear
Liable to fear
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Well given
Well given
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Fear someone
Fear someone
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Pluck by the sleeve
Pluck by the sleeve
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Angry spot
Angry spot
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Chidden train
Chidden train
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Free Will
Free Will
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Colossus
Colossus
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Underlings
Underlings
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Honor
Honor
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Awe of Such a Thing
Awe of Such a Thing
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Bestride the Narrow World
Bestride the Narrow World
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Heap Honors On
Heap Honors On
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Shake and Groan
Shake and Groan
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Put it by
Put it by
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Observer
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Swound
Swound
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Hooted and clapped
Hooted and clapped
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Rabblement
Rabblement
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Never at heart's ease
Never at heart's ease
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Mocked himself
Mocked himself
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Looks quite through the deeds of men
Looks quite through the deeds of men
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Refusal of the Crown
Refusal of the Crown
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Common Herd
Common Herd
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Blunt Fellow
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Tardy Form
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Honest Casca
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Greek to Me
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Quick Mettle
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Execution of an Enterprise
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Study Notes
Act One, Scene I
- Flavius and Marullus address citizens, stopping them from celebrating a holiday when not permitted.
- Citizens give their professions; a carpenter and a cobbler.
- Marullus questions their trades and attire, challenging their celebration.
Act One, Scene II
- Caesar is entering Rome.
- Several notable figures (Brutus, Cicero, Cassius, and Casca) are present along with many citizens.
- A soothsayer warns Caesar about the Ides of March.
- Calpurnia asks Caesar to take care.
- Antony is requested by Caesar to run ahead.
- Antony is told by Caesar to touch Calpurnia as this is a ritual.
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