Julius Caesar Key Plot Points

He wants to do personal things last.

He gets Antony out of the way.

M. Cimber asks about his brother, and they circle in suppot.

<p>His actions speak for what he feels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&quot;Et tu Brute? Then fall Caesar&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They feel that freedom and liberty rule again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He runs to his house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rub it on their arms and swords.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He welcomes him and treats him well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Speak at Caesar's funeral.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cassius is reluctant; Brutus says, &quot;sure&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He will get revenge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stay out of Rome, it is too dangerous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caesar's adopted son.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He said that he loved Caesar as a friend, but he loved his country (Rome) more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He keeps saying, &quot;he is an honorable man&quot; (kind of in a sarcastic tone).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refusing the crown 3 times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His will.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He shows everyone Caesar's mutilated body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To give things to the people of Rome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They want to attack the conspirators; they are very mad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is killed because he has the same name as one of the conspirators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deciding who will die.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Octavious thinks he is brave; Antony thinks he is like a horse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building an army.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cassius is not happy with Brutus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brutus has done him wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brutus loves Cassius and would never harm him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brutus got mad at a soldier for taking bribes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>taking bribes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cassius wouldn't send Brutus any money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a misunderstanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If Brutus doesn't love him, he wants to die.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They make up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Portia is dead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are preparing to fight a Philippi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brutus wants to go. Cassius wants to wait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They decide to fo to Philippi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caesar's ghost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Triumvirate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heir</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The minds and motives of Caesar's murderers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>man vs. man, Cassius gathering forces against Caesar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I can mend you, a mender of bad souls</p> Signup and view all the answers

Caesar's three rejections of the crown demonstrate his lack of ambition.

Antony is deliberately left outside to enable revenge.

He believes Brutus has betrayed him.

He claims love for Rome outweighs his affection towards Caesar.

Focuses on Caesar's character to stir the people.

"Et tu, Brute?" (And you too, Brutus?)

Initial feelings of freedom and liberty

He distracts Antony

Killed due to mistaken identity.

Gives Roman citizens possessions

Octavius stays out of Rome at first

Battle location for the final conflict

Brutus's encounter with a supernatural visitation

Brutus learns of Portia's suicide.

He is absent from the main plot of the play

3-man governing body in Rome

Casca's actions reflect his feelings

M. Cimber's plea for brother's release initiates encirclement

Antony exits Rome and goes to hide

They rub it on their clothes and swords.

Brutus is polite to Antony

Antony asks to speak at Caesar's funeral

Brutus and Cassius have a disagreement over money

They turn violently against the conspirators

A group of three men who rule together.

A former co-ruler of Rome with Caesar, who was defeated by Caesar.

Caesar is a powerful and respected figure.

His lack of an heir.

He is overconfident.

A play on words using similar-sounding words.

The group of men who plot to kill Caesar.

They fear his ambition will lead to a monarchy.

He believes Brutus is the only one who can sway the people to support them.

The conspiracy against him.

He does not want to be king.

He is deeply affected and vows revenge.

He believes Antony will not be a threat,

...the funeral speech becomes a turning point, swaying public opinion.

The people are easily manipulated and quick to change their minds.

He is mistaken for a conspirator because he has the same name.

Caesar's adopted son, who will become part of a new ruling group.

They disagree about strategy and have internal conflicts.

...because of Cassius's suspicion about his judgment and integrity.

...as a symbol of the consequences of the conspirators’ actions.

His assassination will be avenged.

Brutus and Cassius are defeated, leading to a new ruling group.

...on the dangers of ambition and the consequences of political violence.

...the nature of power and the impact of ambition.

...in the deaths of Caesar, Brutus and Cassius, highlighting the tragic results of ambition.

...the complexities of human nature, political intrigue, and the consequences of action.

Octavius becomes part of the Second Triumvirate.

...the struggle between Caesar's ambition and the conspirators' desire to protect Rome from tyranny.

...to set a playful and humorous tone for the tragic events to come.

...to exploring the consequences of political ambition and the impact of power struggles on society.