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Why doesn't Caesar open Artemedorus's letter first?
Why doesn't Caesar open Artemedorus's letter first?
He wants to do personal things last.
What is Trebonius's role in the conspiracy?
What is Trebonius's role in the conspiracy?
He gets Antony out of the way.
Why do the conspirators circle around Caesar?
Why do the conspirators circle around Caesar?
M. Cimber asks about his brother, and they circle in suppot.
What does Casca mean when he says, "Speak, hands, for me!"?
What does Casca mean when he says, "Speak, hands, for me!"?
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What are Caesar's last words?
What are Caesar's last words?
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How do the conspirators feel immediately after Caesar's death?
How do the conspirators feel immediately after Caesar's death?
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What does Antony do immediately after hearing the news of Caesar's death?
What does Antony do immediately after hearing the news of Caesar's death?
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What do the conspirators do with Caesar's blood?
What do the conspirators do with Caesar's blood?
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How does Brutus recieve Antony when he comes to the Capitol?
How does Brutus recieve Antony when he comes to the Capitol?
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What does Antony ask permission to do?
What does Antony ask permission to do?
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How do Brutus and Cassius act to Antony's request to speak at Caesar's funeral?
How do Brutus and Cassius act to Antony's request to speak at Caesar's funeral?
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What does Antony say when he is left alone with the body?
What does Antony say when he is left alone with the body?
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What message does Antony send to Octavious?
What message does Antony send to Octavious?
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Who is Octavoius?
Who is Octavoius?
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How does Brutus explain Caesar's murder to people?
How does Brutus explain Caesar's murder to people?
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How does Antony describe Brutus during his speech?
How does Antony describe Brutus during his speech?
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What event does Antony use to show that Caesar was not ambitious?
What event does Antony use to show that Caesar was not ambitious?
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What does Antony say he found in Caesar's closet?
What does Antony say he found in Caesar's closet?
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What does Antony do before reading Caesar's will?
What does Antony do before reading Caesar's will?
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According to Antony, what does Caesar's will say?
According to Antony, what does Caesar's will say?
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How do the citizens react at the end of Antony's speech?
How do the citizens react at the end of Antony's speech?
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What happens to Cinna the poet?
What happens to Cinna the poet?
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What are Antony, Octavious, and Ledipus doing at the beginning of the scene?
What are Antony, Octavious, and Ledipus doing at the beginning of the scene?
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What do Antony and Octavious think about Ledipus?
What do Antony and Octavious think about Ledipus?
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According to Antony, what are Brutus and Cassius doing?
According to Antony, what are Brutus and Cassius doing?
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What does Lucillius tell Brutus about Caesar's attitude?
What does Lucillius tell Brutus about Caesar's attitude?
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What does Cassius say to Brutus when he arrives at Brutus's tent?
What does Cassius say to Brutus when he arrives at Brutus's tent?
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How does Brutus react to Cassius's charge against him?
How does Brutus react to Cassius's charge against him?
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Why does Cassius believe Brutus has wronged him?
Why does Cassius believe Brutus has wronged him?
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What does Brutus accuse Cassius of doing?
What does Brutus accuse Cassius of doing?
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Why else is Brutus upset with Cassius?
Why else is Brutus upset with Cassius?
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How does Cassius explain this event (not sending money)?
How does Cassius explain this event (not sending money)?
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Why does Cassius draw his dagger?
Why does Cassius draw his dagger?
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How does the argument end?
How does the argument end?
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What does Brutus tell Cassius about Portia?
What does Brutus tell Cassius about Portia?
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What news does Messala bring to Antony about Octavious?
What news does Messala bring to Antony about Octavious?
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What are Brutus's and Cassius's opinions (they are different) about marching to Philippi?
What are Brutus's and Cassius's opinions (they are different) about marching to Philippi?
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What do Brutus and Cassius decide to do?
What do Brutus and Cassius decide to do?
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Who visits Brutus in the night?
Who visits Brutus in the night?
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The play opens with the people of rome praising caesar who just defended pompey a former co-ruler in the first rule of 3 men which was called a...
The play opens with the people of rome praising caesar who just defended pompey a former co-ruler in the first rule of 3 men which was called a...
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What did Caesar and Queen Elizabeth have in common that caused fear of a power struggle among their people?
What did Caesar and Queen Elizabeth have in common that caused fear of a power struggle among their people?
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What is the play about?
What is the play about?
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What is the conflict?
What is the conflict?
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2 puns the cobblers use in the opening of the play are?
2 puns the cobblers use in the opening of the play are?
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Study Notes
Julius Caesar Key Plot Points
- Caesar's Death: Caesar is assassinated by a group of conspirators. His last words are "Et tu Brute? Then fall Caesar."
- Conspirators' Initial Reaction: The conspirators, initially feeling triumphant, celebrate Caesar's death, believing they have saved Rome.
- Antony's Role: Antony, upon witnessing Caesar's death, seeks permission to speak at the funeral. He will use his funeral oration to manipulate the public opinion which will turn against the conspirators.
- Brutus and Cassius: Brutus and Cassius are key figures in the conspiracy and struggle with internal conflicts concerning their motivations and actions.
- Antony's Funeral Oration: Antony uses the funeral to turn the public against the assassins, exploiting their fear and insecurity, revealing Caesar's will that benefits all Roman citizens.
- Public Reaction: The citizens of Rome, swayed by Antony's words, become enraged and attack the conspirators after the funeral speech prompting an uprising.
- Conspirators' Fleeing: Brutus and Cassius flee to gather support.
- Octavious: Octavius, Caesar's adopted son, becomes an influential force amid the turmoil.
- Conflict: The play involves internal conflicts and external threats. Cassius, Brutus, and Mark Antony face conflict and struggle amongst themselves as well as against a common enemy.
- Caesar's Ghost: Caesar's ghost appears to Brutus, foretelling his fatal defeat.
- Philippi: Brutus and Cassius are ultimately defeated at Philippi.
Key Characters and Relationships
- Julius Caesar: The powerful Roman dictator, assassinated in the play.
- Brutus: A key conspirator, seemingly motivated by loyalty to Rome.
- Cassius: A conspirator who drives a significant plot, harboring conflicting feelings about Brutus.
- Antony: A key figure, opposing the conspirators from the beginning.
- Octavius: Caesar's adopted son, a rising force in Rome.
- Portia: Brutus's wife.
- Trebonious: A character involved in getting Antony out of the way of the conspirators.
- Casca: The conspirator who encourages the others to overthrow Caesar by providing a motivation and reason.
- Cinna the Poet: Unrelated to the conspirators, killed by the angry mob mistaking him for one.
Key Events and Motives
- Conspiracy: The plot to assassinate Caesar is driven by a fear that Caesar's ambitions are growing too powerful.
- Murder of Caesar: This act is intended to prevent tyranny over Rome .
- Antony's Speech: Antony's powerful speech at the funeral turns the public against the conspirators.
- The Will: Caesar's Will is an important factor in turning the people of Rome against the conspirators.
- Conflict: The play presents conflicts between conflicting priorities, betrayals, personal agendas, and the desire for power. This contributes to a conflict amongst allies, leading to inevitable betrayals and consequences.
Supporting Details
- Caesar's Refusal of Crown: Antony uses Caesar's three refusals of a crown as evidence of his non-ambitious character.
- Conspirators' Blood Ritual: The conspirators smear Caesar's blood on their swords and arms, a symbolic act.
- Portia's Death: Portia's suicide is revealed to Brutus later in the play.
- Preparation for Battle of Philippi: Antony, Octavius, and their forces prepare for a major battle against Brutus and Cassius.
- The Triumvirate: The three men, Caesar, Pompey and Crassus, that ruled Rome before Caesar's assassination.
- The Heir Question: Rome's political landscape is in transition, in fear of another power struggle amongst the ruling bodies.
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Test your knowledge on the pivotal events in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'. This quiz covers key moments such as Caesar's assassination, Antony's funeral oration, and the reactions of the conspirators. Dive into the motivations and consequences that shaped this iconic tragedy.
