Brutus
The reason for Brutus joining the conspirators
For the good of Rome/Roman people
What is the setting of Act 2 Scene 2?
Caesar's house, night time/early morning, thundering and lightning
Why is Decius at Caesar's house?
To escort Caesar to the Capitol
Who has a "lean and hungry look"
Cassius
"Cowards die many times before their deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once."
What is Caesar saying?
Every time a coward is afraid it's like dying. Brave people only die once when they actually die.
What do the letters ask of Brutus?
To wake and fix this situation with Caesar
What does Caesar ask of his servant?
Sacrifice/ examine entrails
How does Decius respond to Calpurnia's dreams?
She misinterpreted them, the dream are good and have a positive message
What were the points Cassius brought up to Brutus about Caesar's weaknesses?
-Cassius having to save him from drowning when they raced
-Caesar fell ill and begged for water
What is one of Caesar's greatest flaws? Give one example.
Arrogance
-He warned Mark Antony to be afraid of Cassius because he himself could never be afraid
-Scolding Calpurnia for fearing for his life and for listening to her
-Allowing to be flattered by Decius into going to the Capitol
-Ignoring the soothsayer and augers
Why will Brutus not make an oath with the other conspirators?
He believes that what they are doing is just and only murders would make an oath or commit a corrupt act
How does Caesar respond to "bad omens"?
The omens could be for anyone
1. Senate wants to crown him
2. They might change their minds if he doesn't go
3. They might whisper and gossip that he is afraid
How many time and in what way does Caesar deny the crown from the people?
3 times and each time more gentle than the last
What were Calpurnia's dreams?
-Lioness gave birth in the streets
-Graves opened
-Warriors fought in the clouds
-Blood drizzled from the sky onto the Capitol
-Horses neighed, dying men groaned and ghosts shrieked and squealed
"Let us be sacrificers but not butchers, Caius. We stand against the spirit of Caesar..."
What does Brutus mean?
We do not need to kill Antony because he is useless without Caesar. Also, we are not murdering for the sake of murdering, we are killing Caesar because he is the problem not Mark Antony
Why is it important for Decius to say Caesar will not go to the Capitol instead of cannot or dare not?
Cannot and dare not implies that he is scared or afraid while will not means that he chooses not to go
Why does Artemidorus write a letter to Caesar and when does he plan to give it to him?
To warn him of the conspirators and give it to him as he walks by
Who throws the forged letters into Brutus' yard?
Cinna
What do the augurs find when they perform the sacrifice requested by Caesar?
They could not find a heart.
Why is it important that Brutus join the conspirators?
He has the best reputation, the people will listen and respect Brutus after the deed is done
How does Caesar respond to Calpurnia's dream after Decius' interpretation?
That her dreams are foolish and he is ashamed that he listened to her
When the conspirators meet, Cassius suggests that another should die as well. Why?
Mark Antony because he is friends with Caesar and could cause trouble if he were to stay alive after Caesar's death
What celebration is taking place at the beginning of the play?
The Feast of the Lupercal
What will the conspirators use in order to persuade Caesar to come to the Capitol?
Flattery