Act I
Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar begins with Caesar coming back from THIS war.
What is the civil war against Pompey?
Why does Cassius plot to kill Mark Antony as well as Caesar?
Antony is loyal to Caesar, and Cassius thinks that he will make trouble for them once Caesar is dead.
Describe Brutus
An absolute ruler; often oppressive
Who is Caesar's wife? Who is Brutus's wife?
Brutus = Portia
Describe the conversation between Cassius and Brutus in Act I, Scene II.
Cassius was trying to convince Brutus to join the conspirators. He was complimenting Brutus and equating him to Caesar.
Who ensures Caesar makes it to the capitol on the Ides of March?
Decius
This character is extremely active, outgoing, and loyal to Caesar.
Who is Mark Antony?
Define: monologue
A long speech made by one performer or by one person in a group.
What is the day Caesar will die?
The Ides of March
The distant shouts in the crowds during the conversation between Cassius and Brutus were due to this.
What is Caesar denying the crown given to him by Mark Antony?
What made Calphurnia urge Caesar to refrain from going to the Capitol?
Her bad dream of him spouting blood from multiple wounds.
Caesar describes this character as having a "lean and hungry" look.
Who is Cassius?
Define: Malice
spitefulness, showing evil
Summarize Act I
Why are Marullus and Flavius determined to destroy the celebration of Caesar's victory over Pompey in Act I, Scene I?
They dislike Caesar and are irritated by the hypocritical people who used to love Pompey but are now celebrating his defeat.
What is the main idea of the letter that Artemidorus writes for Caesar?
It informs him about all of the conspirators and what they are planning to do. He says if he gets the letter he will live, but if he doesn't get it Caesar will die.
Describe the character Artemidorus
Confident, loyal, kind, loving, etc.
Define: Valiant
honorable; noble in action
In which scene in Act II do we see the most ignorance by a character? Be specific.
Answers will vary
What does Casca think the signs at the beginning of Act I, Scene III mean?
Casca states that these are all warnings of unnatural things to come. This could mean the killing of Caesar or the leadership of Caesar.
Portia
Describe Portia
Smart but not confident in herself, scramble brained at times
What word means "exiled; thrown out"
Banished
What is Ms. Szymanski's middle name
Amanda