Terms
A comparison using like or so
simile
Which character died by swallowing coals?
Portia
How has Antony changed from the beginning of the play to the last two acts?
more violent, now a leader
Whose ghost visits Brutus?
Caesar's
Name a trait for Brutus in the final act & explain
Noble
Brave
The resolution is how a problem was solved. How was the "problem" solved in the play?
One side was defeated (Brutus')
Antony's was victorious
Who held the sword for Brutus for him to run into?
Strato
How has Brutus' opinions of Cassius changed?
doesn't trust him
money
Caesar
Who does Brutus think should go first into battle-him or Cassius?
Cassius
In act 4, where do Cassius and Brutus go to speak privately?
The tent
Anagnorisis is when a character realizes that something that he/she believed to be true is false. Give an example from the play.
Brutus realizing that Cassius killed Caesar for the wrong reasons.
Who stabs Cassius (because Cassius asked him to)?
Pindarus
Who seemed more upset about Portia's death?
Cassius
Why is this fighting day extra significant to Cassius?
It is his birthday
Why did Cassius and Brutus flee from Rome?
Running for their lives
A motif is a situation or idea repeated throughout a work. Give an example from our play.
Caesar not worthy to be king.
Which character stated that he will NOT go to Rome in chains (if they lose)?
Brutus
Why did Brutus want to speak more with Caesar's ghost?
To know what will happen in Phillipi
Why does Cassius say farewell to Brutus before the battle begins?
In case they don't ever see each other again
What is a theme for the play? (lesson to be learned)- Explain
Answers will vary
Who do you feel was the tragic hero? WHY?
Caesar or Brutus-answers will vary
Which character killed Titinius?
He killed himself.
What reason did Cassius have for wanting to stay and wait for Antony's army to reach them?
Antony's army would be tired, supplies wasted
Why does Cassius decide to end his life?
He feels guilt about Titinius
Giving up
Who won the battle?
Antony/Octavious