Julius Caesar
Who convinces Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar?
Cassius convinces Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar.
Who is Brutus's wife?
His wife is Portia.
How does Cassius die?
Cassius tells Pindarius to kill him with the same sword that killed caesar.
How is Anotny described in the book?
A loyal friend of Caesars.
Does portia know about the conspiracy?
No
What warning does the Soothsayer give to Caesar?
The Soothsayer warns Caesar to "Beware the Idels of March"
What is Brutus's Primary motivation for joining the conspiracy against Caesar?
Brutus believes that Caesar's death is necessary to protect the Roman Republic from tyranny.
Who kills Cassius?
Pindarius kills Cassius.
Who all was involved in the second triumvirate?
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus gather to plan their next moves after Caesar's death.
How does Portia die? Why?
Portia commits suicide. Because she is unable to handle Brutus’s absence and all that is happening in Rome
Who delivers the famous funeral oration that sways the crowd against the conspirators?
Mark Antony delivers the famous funeral oration.
What Vision does Brutus see before the battle of Philippi?
Brutus sees the ghost of Julius Caesar before the battle of Philippi.
what are Cassius's last words?
"Caesar, Thou art revenged, Even with the sword that kills thee."
What is the purpose of Antony's funeral speech?
The purpose of Antony's funeral speech is to incite the Roman mob to turn against the conspirators who assassinated Julius Caesar, thereby avenging Caesar's death and seizing political power for himself and his allies.
who was portia's husband?
Brutus
What was the cause of Brutus's death?
Brutus kills himself by running into his own sword.
What are Brutus's final words?
Brutus's final words are, "Caesar, now be still. I killed not thee with half so good a will."
How does Cassius compare himself to other Romans to belittle their status? Act 1, scene 3.
Cassius argues that Caesar is not a tyrant by nature, but rather because the Roman people allow him to be.
Which Character says, "Et Tu, Brute?"
Julius Caesar
How is Portia described in Julius Caesar?
she is trustworthy and can keep her word
Why does Caesar refuse the crown offered by Antony?
Caesar refuses the crown offered by Antony as a strategic, theatrical move to avoid the negative perception of kingship while testing and manipulating the crowd's loyalty.
What question is Brutus pondering at the opening of Act 2, Scene 1?
He is pondering whether he should live under Caesar's potential rule, or kill Caesar to prevent him from becoming a tyrant.
Why does Cassius hate Caesar?
Cassius hates Caesar because he is jealous of Caesar’s power and he believes that Caesar is a weak man.
Why are Favius and Marullus upset at the beginning of the play?
The citizens are gathered to celebrate Caesar, but have forgotten the fallen hero Pompey.
What is portia worried about? Act 2, Scene 2
Brutus and for his safety