Scene 1
How does a soliloquy influence how we perceive a character's thoughts and feelings?
The characters are alone, so we know their true thoughts and intentions.
Why is Calpurnia restless?
She dreamt of Caesar's murder.
What is an aside?
Something only the audience can hear.
Does Caesar believe in fate or free will? How do you know?
He thinks the gods will watch over him and that they back him on everything, so he believes in fate.
Brutus is thinking in the beginning of Act II. What is he thinking about?
Caesar must die if he is to become king. He is contemplating if this is what must be done.
How will Decius get Caesar to the Capitol?
Flatter him
Trebonius' aside telling the audience that Caesar will wish he was further away shows us Trebonius'...
true thoughts / motivations
Caesar starts to refer to himself in the ______ person.
Indicates he likes to: __________________
Giving himself _____________ status.
Third
to hear his own name.
God
Brutus is reading letters found in his study. What kind of irony is shown at this point? How do you know?
Dramatic; we know the letters are from Cassius but Brutus thinks they are from the people of Rome.
What does Brutus pledge to Ligarius? What does this tell us about Brutus's leadership?
The assassination will be honorable. He doesn't hide things and wants to do things for the benefit of Rome.
What can we assume that Brutus told Portia when she is acting paranoid?
Nothing. She is nervous because she is left on edge.
How is Brutus naive?
Brutus reads one letter and believes it is the entire Roman populace speaking. He did not consider it came from one person.
Brutus thinks the cause is strong enough to not make an oath! Cassius is sneaky; Brutus is upfront.
What is Portia's concern when the conspirators leave the house?
Brutus is keeping information from her.
Cassius suggests the men also kill Antony. What is the difference between Cassius' and Brutus's opinions on that?
Brutus thinks killing Antony is not necessary because he will be useless once Caesar is dead; Cassius wants to cut all loose ends.
How does Decius construe Calpurnia's dream?
Caesar's lifeblood will bring benefit to Rome! He will help Rome out in great ways.