Snake in the Grass (Metaphors & Fears)
Brutus fears that this specific title/position will change Caesar's character, making him evil and greedy.
What is King? (or Crowned)
Finish the iconic line Brutus speaks to the public: "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved ______ ______."
Rome more
At the beginning of the play, Brutus is portrayed as an honourable and noble figure deeply committed to the principles of this form of government.
Republic or democracy
Caesar's famous phrase "Et tu, Brute?" translates to this question in English.
What is "Even you, Brutus?" or "And you, Brutus?"
He is the historic and widely celebrated playwright and poet who wrote *Julius Caesar*.
Who is William Shakespeare?
In Act 2, Scene 1, Brutus compares Caesar to this specific type of venomous snake to describe the danger of his ambition.
What is an adder?
These are Caesar's final words before he succumbs to his wounds and dies.
"Et tu, Brute? — Then fall, Caesar!"
Brutus's motivations for joining the conspiracy are not entirely selfish; instead, they are driven by this deep love and devotion to his country.
What is patriotism?
When Caesar says "Then fall, Caesar!", it shows that he finally accepts his _________.
What is death? (or fate)
Julius Caesar belongs to this specific genre of drama, which showcases a protagonist's downfall.
What is a tragedy?
According to Brutus, an adder tends to come out into the open during this specific type of weather or day.
What is a bright, sunny day?
Mark Antony uses these words to describe Brutus after his death, separating him from the motivations of the other conspirators.
"the noblest Roman of them all"
By joining the plot to kill Caesar, Brutus sets off a chain of events that leads to his own tragic _________.
What is death? (or downfall)
Caesar expresses these two strong emotions upon realizing his close friend Brutus is one of his killers.
What are shock and betrayal?
The play warns the audience about the dangers of having too much of this, which Caesar is accused of wanting.
What is power? (or ambition)
How that might change his nature, there’s the question
Would Caesar become a tyrant
Complete this line spoken by Brutus in Act 2: "It is the bright day that brings forth the ______."
the adder
Brutus constantly grapples with an inner conflict between his personal feelings of loyalty to Caesar and his public commitment to protect this.
What is Rome? (or the Roman citizens/public)
This character stands over Brutus's body at the end of the play (Act 5, Scene 5) and delivers his eulogy, calling him honourable.
Who is Mark Antony?
Brutus fears that if Caesar takes the crown, the absolute power will do this to his good nature.
What is a tyrant?
Brutus wrestles with this internal dilemma regarding Caesar's identity: the contrast between the harmless man he is now, and this type of man he could become with new power.
What is a dangerous tyrant?
According to Antony, while Brutus acted out of noble intentions, all the other conspirators acted out of this specific emotion toward Caesar.
envy (or jealousy)
Shakespeare develops Brutus not as a simple villain, but as this two-word literary archetype—a character who is both principled and tragic.
What is a tragic hero?
Caesar says his famous final words right after he is _________.
What is killed? (or stabbed/assassinated)
While the other conspirators wanted to overthrow Caesar for their own personal gain, Brutus believed the assassination was necessary to preserve this form of government.
What is the Roman Republic?