Characters
Who does Brutus work with against Antony and Octavius
Cassius
Where did Antony/Octavius and Brutus/Cassius meet to fight?
The fields of Phillipi
What does this metaphor mean? "Tut, I am in their bosoms, and I know Wherefore they do it". (Antony)
He knows the opposition's plans and knows what they are thinking of doing
My sight was ever sick
I've always had bad eyeseight
Antony claims he was “the noblest Roman of them all”(provide context)
who is Brutus (After Antony is made aware of Brutus’ suicide)
Who commands their army to attack Octavius, with confidence that they will win with a quick push
Brutus
Why does Cassius think he lost the battle?
He sees Titinius surrounded
What does this simile mean: "As in thy red rays thou dost sink tonight, So in his red blood Cassius' day is set!" (Titinius)
Cassius is lying in a pool of blood, and they're comparing it to the red rays of the sun. (Comparison to nature)
Surrender or die
Lucilius wanted to give Brutus time to run away
This character was thought to be Brutus and was captured
Lucilius
Why does Brutus commit suicide?
He does not want to be captured.
What does the ghost of Caesar represent?
Open-ended. Possible answers:
Even though Caesar is dead, his presence is still strong.
Brutus stabbed Caesar in the back, so Caesar wants revenge by following Brutus.
Come hither, good Voluminus; list a word.
Come here good Voluminus, listen to me for a minute.
What exchange did Cassius make with Pindarus
Pindarus could go free after killing Cassius
This man kills Cassius after Cassius asked him to.
Pindarus
What does Brutus as Strato to do?
Hold onto his sword so Brutus can run into it.
What does this simile mean? "He lies not like the living." (Titinus)
He seems to be dead
Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills unto the legions on the other side.
Give these orders to the forces on the other side.
Why does this character think a “strong push” will be enough to defeat Octavius’ army?
Brutus think Octavius’ troops are weakening
This person was very loyal, and killed themselves using Cassius' sword.
Titinius
What is Octavius' final order regarding what happens to Brutus?
That he gets buried with honor
What does the pit symbolize? "Our enemies have beat us to the pit" (Brutus)
Winning the battle
I will be here again, even with a thought.
I'll be back quicker than you can think.
These two characters are at an impasse at the beginning of 5.1
Antony and Octavius