Act 1
The ruler when Julius Caesar was written
Who is Queen Elizabeth?
Brutus is overwhelmed with this internal conflict.
What is he likes Caesar but fears what he will become once crowned?
How many times does Caesar turn down the crown?
3
How do Flavius and Murellus feel about Caesar?
They are loyal to Pompey and do not support Caesar.
Antony
Friend
At the opening of the play, the plebeians celebrating this
What is Caesar's victory over Pompey?
What is Caesar will have an heir?
What sickness does Caesar have?
The falling sickness or Epilepsy.
How does Caesar feel about Cassius?
Caesar does not trust Cassius and thinks he is like an animal hunting his prey
Calpurnia
Friend/Wife
The parallel that Shakespeare drew between Ancient Rome and England in the 1600's
What are concerns about a return of worse times in the country?
Metellus thinks it is a good idea to involve Cicero in the conspiracy.
What is because he is older and will make the actions of young conspirators look justifiable?
What does the Soothsayer warn Caesar about?
The Ides of March
Why does Cassius want to kill Caesar?
Cassius sees Caesar as weak, and thinks others are better than Caesar (including himself). He is jealous and worried about Caesar's growing power.
Cassius
Foe
Cassius, the lead conspirator plants these in Brutus' house
What are anonymous letters praising Brutus with concerns about Caesar?
Portia is nervous due to this reason
What is Brutus will not tell her his plan?
Name two themes seen in Caesar so far.
Fate and Free Will
Friendship and Betrayal
Power and Corruption
Class and Intelligence
Gender and Power
Ambition and Destruction
Why does Brutus want to kill Caesar?
Brutus is conflicted because he is close friends with Caesar, but he is worried about the Roman government as is concerned Caesar is becoming too powerful.
Commoners/Plebeians
Friend
The conspirators view Caesar as such.
What is overly ambitious and craves power?
Decius persuades Caesar to leave his house, this is Caesar's tragic flaw.
What is his weakness for flattery?
What was the relationship between Cassius and Caesar, how did Cassius save Caesar?
They were once friends and Cassius saved Caesar from drowning.
What role does Artemidorus play?
Artemidorus tries to warn Caesar about the assassination plans, and states that if Caesar does not read it then Caesar's destiny was set by fate
Casca
Foe