Who am I?
Vocabulary
Plot
How do I feel about Caesar?
100
I struggled with the decision to join the conspiracy against Caesar.
Brutus
100
Prose
Normal everyday speech; there is no rhythm or meter in each line.
The commoners in Act 1 Scene 1 speak in prose.
100
What are the commoners celebrating in Act 1 Scene 1 and why does Marullus scold them for it?
The comments are celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey. Marullus scolds the commoners because they used to admire and support Pompey and now they are celebrating Caesar's victory over a fellow Roman.
100
The Commoners
We support and trust that Caesar will be a good ruler.
200
We were angry at the people of Rome for celebrating Caesars triumph over Pompey.
Flavius and Marullus
200
Verse
Writing arranged with a metric rhythm. In verse, each line starts with a capital letter. Verse can rhyme, but does not always rhyme.
Marullus and Flavius speak in verse in Act 1 Scene 1.
200
What does Antony offer to Caesar three times? What is Caesar's reaction?
Antony offers Caesar a crown three times. Caesar denies the crown, but when he sees that the crowd is happy about his he gets really angry and offers the crowd "his throat to cut." He then faints and says "if he had done or said anything amiss" it was his "infirmity."
200
Cassius
Caesar is weak and undeserving of the power he has. There is no reason he should be more powerful than Brutus or I.
300
Caesar is suspicious of me because I have a "lean and hungry look" and "think too much."
Cassius
300
Iambic Pentameter
Lines written with 10 syllables each, with stress put on every second syllable. Often compared to the sound of a heartbeat.
Shakespeare's verse is often written in Iambic Pentameter.
300
What does Cassius try to convince Brutus of in Act 1 Scene 2?
Cassius tries to convince Brutus that he is an honorable man supported by many of the "best respect" in Rome and should join the conspiracy against Caesar
300
Brutus
I love Caesar but fear he will be a tyrannical king, which is why I am so conflicted.
400
I offered Caesar the crown three times in Act 1 Scene 2.
Antony
400
Monologue
A long speech by one character (during a conversation).
Cassius' speech to Brutus in Act 1 Scene 2 is an ex. of a monologue.
400
What does Cassius plan to do at the end of Act 1 Scene 2?
Cassius plans to leave letters for Brutus to find that are all written in different handwritings to make Brutus believe that different Romans want him to take action against Caesar.
400
Casca
I think Caesar is manipulative and wants to be king. The people are foolish for forgiving his outburst at the Feast of Lupercal.
500
I told Brutus and Cassis what occurred at the Feast of Lupercal when they heard the crowd cheering in the distance.
Casca
500
Soliloquy
Speaking one's thoughts aloud when alone or regardless of anyone who could hear.
Cassius' speech at the end of Act 1 Scene 2 is an ex. of a soliloquy.
500
What do Marullus and Flavius decide to do at the end of Act 1 Scene 1 and why? What is their punishment (in Act 2 Scene 2)?
Marullus and Flavius decide to "disrobe" the statues of Caesar b/c they feel if they can minimize the celebrations of Caesar they can lessen his support and power. For doing this they are "put to silence."
500
Antony
I support Caesar wholeheartedly.
"When Caesar says, 'do this,' it is performed."