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Who is the emperor of Rome?
How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus that he is more noble and loved than Caesar?
Cassius tells Cinna to drop the papers from the "citizens of Rome" in Brutus's window. (Forged) Cassius hopes Brutus will be convinced that the letters are from the citizens, and that Brutus will join the conspiracy
Who organizes the conspiracy and tries recruiting Brutus?
Cassius
What does Caesar want Antony to do when he runs by Calpurnia? Why?
He wants Antony to touch Calpurnia so she can become fertile. Calpurnia can't have children; Caesar needs an heir to the throne.
What is the weather like at the opening of this scene?
The weather is dark, stormy, windy, and ominous. It makes the audience feel as if something very bad is about to happen.
Who is a magistrate of Rome and known for his honesty and noble nature?
What feast is celebrated on February 15th?
What is the Feast of Lupercal
What does Brutus love (even more than his own life)?
He loves Rome and the citizens of Rome.
Why is Casca eager to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy?
Casca knows the people love Brutus and will listen to him.
Who says "Whatever you want Caesar"
Who was executed for pulling off scarves from Caesar's statues?
Who is Flavius and Marullus
What important information about the political atmosphere does Shakespeare provide the audience in the first scene?
What is a division between the Romans; some favor Caesar, some fear him.
How has Brutus been feeling lately? How does this open a door for Cassius?
Brutus has been concerned and preoccupied because he's worried that Caesar might become the dictator/king of Rome. Cassius takes this concern and exploits it to get Brutus to join the conspiracy.
Who offers Caesar the crown and how many times?
Antony, 3 times
Who says "It's Greek to me"
What is Marullus and Flavius's reaction to the citizens' behavior? Why?
They are disgusted about the peoples' hypocrisy. The common people were just celebrating Pompey as their leader, now they are celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey.
What two crucial events reveal that Caesar is weak and not as godly as he thinks he is?
The time he almost drowned and Cassius had to save him and when he has a seizure in front crowd at the Feast of Lupercal. (Falling Sickness)
What freaky things does Casca see?
a slave with a burning hand, a lion, an owl, and men on fire
Who says "I have exposed my naked chest to the thunder-bolt"