Quotes
What does Caesar tell Antony to do to Calpurnia and why?
He tells Antony to hit her with his whip during the Feast of Lupercal celebration
because it was thought that this made a woman fertile.
According to Casca, what are the senators planning to do to Caesar tomorrow?
Crown him as king
Who said "Beware the Ides of March"
The soothsayer.
(Do you remember which scene this was from)
What is a soothsayer? What does he warn Caesar of?
A soothsayer is one that predicts the future. He warns Caesar to “beware the ides of March”.
Name 3 characters that are definitely in on the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar up to this point.
Cassius, Casca, Cinna
Why do Murellus and Flavius want to drive the commoners from the street?
They do not support Caesar’s victory so they don’t want the commoners celebrating.
Also, they think Caesar is power hungry already so they don’t want him to return home to all the celebrations in his honor.
Does Brutus like Caesar?
What does Brutus think of Caesar’s rise to power?
Brutus likes Caesar but would not like him to rise to power.
“I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king” (Brutus) “Ay, do you fear it? Then must I think you would not have it so” (Cassius) “I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well” (Brutus)
What 4 unusual events occur during the storm?
1. There is a slave with his hand on fire but he is unharmed. 2. There is a lion that does not bother anyone. 3. There is a group of women who claim to have seen men running up and down the street on fire. 4. There is a “night bird” (screech owl=bad luck) during the day in the marketplace.
What else do Murellus and Flavius do to further interfere with the celebration of Caesar’s victory?
They disrobe all the images that have decorations in his honor.
What story does Cassius tell Brutus and what is the point of his story?
(Scene 2)
The point is that Caesar is not physically capable of being king. Also, that Cassius saved Caesar so why is Caesar a “god” and Cassius has to do whatever Caesar wants.
What was Caesar’s reaction to the offering, according to Casca?
He denied the offering 3 times and then fell to the ground speechless. Casca believes that Caesar wanted to take it but he still refused it (I,ii,245).
In the quote: “You blocks, you stones, you worse than senseless things! O you hard hearts, you cruel men of Rome, knew you not Pompey?" who is the speaker talking to
and why is he so mad?
Murellus is speaking to the cobbler and other commoners getting ready to celebrate Caesar's return.
He is mad because Caesar defeated Pompey and he does not think they should be celebrating that. He thinks Caesar is too power hungry.
What happens to Flavius and Murellus in scene 2 and why?
They are “silenced” for disrobing Caesar’s images in scene 1.
What is Caesar's opinion of Cassius? Why does he feel that way?
Caesar is suspicious of Cassius. He says he has a “lean and hungry look”. Caesar believes Cassius reads much, is a great observer, seldom smiles, and that men like him are never content when there is someone greater than themselves. He believes all of these things make Cassius dangerous.
What does Cassius do to convince Brutus to join his conspiracy against Caesar?
He is going to deliver letters to him at night pretending to be citizens saying how much they admire Brutus but that they are worried about Caesar.