act 1
where does act 1 scene 1 take place?
Rome streets
According to Brutus, why is it necessary that Caesar be killed?
Caesar will abuse power
Caesar is a dangerous king
What is ironic about the timing of Caesar's murder (in relation to the preceding events)?
He has just finished saying how he is one who is as "constant as the Northern Star" and
comparing himself to Olympus. He is destroyed just after proclaiming his magnificence
and indestructibility.
who is julias caesars love
Calpurnia
who was the author
william shakespeare
why have the shopkeepers left work in scene 1
to celebrate caesars victory over pompey
What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold?
Lucius lights a candle and lets a group of conspirators in
In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators proclaim to justify their
deed?
Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!"
where did caesar fight
in the army
when was the book made and published
1600
why does caesar tell antony to come on his right side
because caesar is deaf on his left ear
What is Brutus's internal conflict?
Brutus doesn't know if Caesar should die and if he should kill him
Antony's servant brings a message to Brutus. What does he say?
Antony praises Brutus for being honest and noble and requests to be able to safely come
see Brutus to hear why Caesar was murdered.
where did caesar win his ides battle
in pompey
how many children did he have
who are the two tragic heroes
brutus and caesar
Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath?
Cowards and men who are about to die take oaths
Antony wants to speak at Caesar's funeral. What reaction does Brutus have? Cassius
Brutus would let him speak. Cassius thinks it is too dangerous for them to let Antony
speak to the people.
where did caesar live
rome italy
where did he live
london
most respectble man
brutus
What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony?
It would be bloody and take away from their original purpose
Under what conditions will Antony speak at the funeral?
He will be allowed to speak if he doesn't blame the conspirators, admits he speaks by
their permission, and speaks last (after Brutus).
where was the play taken place
rome italy
did or was he an actor
yes