MISC
The reason for Julius Caesar's death is illustrated by this theme.
What is ambition leads corruption? *answers can vary*
What is persuasive or effective speaking and writing called?
Rhetoric
Why are the commoners celebrating at the beginning of Act 1 scene i?
Caesar's victory over Pompey
This was Caesar's final words.
"Et tu Brute?"
Name of Caesar's favorite nephew, who is also Caesar's heir?
Octavius
Who are we? We were angry at the people of Rome for celebrating Caesars triumph over Pompey.
Flavius and Marcellus
Ethos - Credibility
Pathos - Emotional Appeal
Logos - Logic
The soothsayer gave Caesar this warning.
"Beware the Ides of March"
In Act III, Scene II Brutus gives this reason for assassinating Caesar.
What is "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more"?
How are the strange night's events interpreted by the characters at the beginning of scene iii?
They are omens, or warning signs, of the bad that will come to Rome if Caesar is named king.
Who am I? I was the mastermind behind the conspiracy.
Cassius
What mode of persuasion must Cassius employ to successfully convince Brutus to join his cause?
Ethos
How does Cassius' rhetoric ultimately impact Brutus?
Brutus will take into consideration that Caesar may not be fit to lead Rome.
What happens after Antony's speech?
The roman people revolt.
Why must Cassius persuade Brutus to go against Caesar? How does Brutus' virtue support this?
In order for Cassius to persuade all the Romans, he needs Brutus to join his efforts to show the Romans that it is a virtuous and worthy cause since Brutus is known as an honorable man.
This is a sign that something bad is about to happen. An example of this is Caesar's ghost appearing.
What is an omen?
What mode of persuasion does Caesar use to persuade the Roman people to like him?
Pathos
What is the public opinion of Julius Caesar in power? Who supports him? Who goes against him?
The public opinion is split:
The cobbler and the carpenter support Caesar.
Flavius and Marullus go against Caesar.
Name a theme of the play
Answers will vary
n Act II, Scene 1 Brutus uses this literary device to describe Caesar: “And therefore think him as a serpents egg, which hatch’d would as his kind, grow mischievous and kill him in the shell.”
What is simile?
How does Cassius initially attempt to persuade Brutus and why does he fail?
Ethos - shows equality between Brutus and Caesar
Pathos - compliments Brutus and shows him his worth
Logos - Shares facts about Caesar's weaknesses
His rhetoric was ultimately biased.
How does Cassius plan to successfully persuade Brutus and how will he ensure his rhetoric is believed?
Cassius is going to forge letters from the "Roman people" expressing their concern for the state of Rome if Caesar is to become king.
This character called Brutus the "noblest Roman of them all
Who is Antony?