Act 1
How did the story start?
People were celebrating the victory of Caesar, he won over Pompei's sons.
Why was Brutus hesitant about killing Caesar?
Hint: Soliloquy
He doesn't have any personal reasons to kill him, Caesar is his friend. Also, all the other reasons are only predictions of what may happen when Caesar becomes king.
Why did a lot of people warn Caesar and insisted on Caesar to stay home?
A lot of people had omens, visions, or dreams about bad things happening to Caesar. In addition to the fact that it was the 15th of March.
How was the crowd acting? What is the word you would use to describe them?
They were a fickle crowd since they changed sides as soon as Caesar won.
How do we know that Brutus isn't sure about what he’s going to do?
He doesn't fully trust the conspirators, and he refuses to have any additional people involved.
Recall the main event that took place in Act 3, which is the climax of the story.
Caesar was killed by the conspirators.
What specific event that occurs in Act 1 (which Caesar ignores) and is related/actually takes place in Act 3.
The soothsayer warns Caesar of the 15th of March.
What confirms the fact that Caesar is easily influenced?
He decides that he doesn't want to go out and then changes his mind several times.
What unexpected thing happens at the end of Act 3?
The "fickle" crowd are convinced with what Antony said about Caesar's will and how much he loved Rome. Therefore, they all turn against Brutus and the conspirators.