All Things Caesar
What does the soothsayer warn Caesar of?
What two people hate Caesar and want everyone to stop celebrating?
Flavius and Murellus
What does Caesar ask Antony to do?
Touch Calphurnia's cloak
What happens to Flavius and Murellus?
Caesar was merciful and did not put them to death but an angry crown "silenced" them which we can assume means they were executed....
Name 3 people who are a part of the conspiracy...
Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Cicero, Decius, Metellus Cimber, Ligarius, Trebonius
How many times is Caesar offered the crown?
3
What HOLIDAY are they celebrating in the streets when the play begins?
The Feast of Lupercal
Why does Caesar ask Antony to touch Caphurnia?
to cure her infertility
What sickness does Caesar have? (not handicap)
Epilepsy (seizures)
What unusual events happen during the storm? (at least 3 events)
a slave whose hand caught fire without burning, a lion appearing in the streets of the Capitol, women claiming to see men on fire, and an owl being seen active in the middle of the da
What was Caesar's reaction to being offered the crown?
He OUTWARDLY rejected but his body language suggests he secretly wanted it
Why do Flavius and Murellus want to drive the commoners from the streets?
They don't want anyone to be celebrating Caesar because he defeated Pompey's son in battle
What is a soothsayer?
A fortune teller/psychic
What day does the storm occur?
March 14th (the day before the crowning of Caesar)
What meaning does Cassius interpret from the storm?
He says it is a bad omen, that the gods don't want Caesar in power because he will bring destruction and chaos to Rome
What day was Caesar to be crowned?
March 15 (the Ides of March)
Describe the opening scene of the play. Give details!
It opens in the streets of Rome with commoners covering the streets. Flavius and Murellus begin removing the decorations off of statues that are celebrating Caesar's win
What handicap does Caesar reveal about himself to Antony?
He is deaf in his left ear
What story does Cassius tell Brutus?
He tells a story about Caesar almost drowning and how he had to save Caesar
According to Casca what do the senators intend on doing on March 15th?
Officially make Caesar the "king/ruler" of Rome!
How does Brutus feel about Caesar?
It his his best friend but he fears he is too "ambitious" and must be stopped
What is the Feast of Lupercal?
festival to promote health and fertility
Brutus says, "For let the gods speed me as I love the name of honor more than I fear death" What do these lines imply about what value is most important to Brutus?
Honor is everything to Brutus and he is willing to die for it
Why does Cassius tell Brutus that story of Caesar?
He does this to portray Caesar as weak and human since people are beginning to view him as a God.
How does Cassius plan on convincing Brutus to go against Caesar?
He secretly places forged letters around Brutus's home, making it look like they are from Roman citizens. He is using Brutus's desire to be honorable and manipulating him to believe killing Caesar is for "the good of Rome"