Who Did It
I try to warn Caesar to beware of his so called friends by attempting to make him read a letter I wrote.
Artemidorus
What was the tactic that the conspirators used to get close to Caesar without raising any suspicion.
The conspirators kneeled at his feet, begging for the forgiveness of Metellus Cimber’s banished brother?
What excuse does Brutus make for killing Caesar?
He thought it was for the good of Rome, and otherwise Romans would have become slaves.
Who is murdered character in the scene mistook for?
Cinna the conspirator
I stabbed Caesar last, putting him to his death.
Brutus
Who is the first to stab Caesar?
Casca
How does Antony change the people’s opinion on Caesar’s death?
He praised Caesar in his speech, showed Caesar’s injured body, and read his will, that showed Caesar’s selflessness, since he gave his money to every citizen.
“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears”
This quote was said by Antony, at the beginning of his powerful speech at Caesar’s funeral, to avenge his death.
I pretend to be friendly with the conspirator’s in order to avenge Caesar‘s death.
Antony
Why does Brutus refuse to kill Antony?
Brutus believed that killing Antony was unnecessary killing, and that he was not a threat.
What effect did Antony‘s speech have on the Romans?
It caused the Romans to become angry, seeking justice and revenge, for Caesar’s unfair death.
“Et tu Brute?”
Julius Caesar
I am killed by a group avenging Caesar’s death, since I have the same name as one of the conspirators.
Cinna the Poet
Why does Octavius come to Rome?
To join forces with Antony to get revenge for Caesar’s death.
How does the relationship between Octavius and Antony grow during this scene?
It highlights their growing bond, since they come together during Caesar’s funeral, and then form an alliance, determine to restore order, and their authority in Rome.
Why is Cinna the Poet’s death significant?
It shows how full of rage Antony’s speech made the Romans, and how they are out to get revenge on the conspirators that killed Caesar.
I petitioned to Caesar to have my banished brother forgiven, but it was denied.
Metellus Cimber
Why does Cassius object in letting Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral?
He is suspicious that Antony will create a riot.
What is the significance of Brutus‘s speech when he says, “Not that I loved Caesar any less, but that I loved Rome more”
It shows that while Brutus loved Caesar, he cared about the wellbeing of Rome and its people more, and that his actions were driven by his loyalty to Rome, instead of hate towards Caesar.
“Beware the ides of March”
This quote is said by soothsayer that tried to warn Caesar about the danger that awaited him.