Questions Set on Julius Caesar

LRA Act 1 #1-13
1. The workers in scene 1 are celebrating Caesar’s triumph. Marullus scolds them because he says that Caesar’s defeat of Pompey is not something to be celebrating about.
2. Soothsayer tells Caesar to beware of March 15 in scene 2, and Caesar ignores his warning.
3. Caesar is offered the crown three times, all of which he declined. This made the commoners happy, and caused Caesar to faint.
4. Cassius plans to write letters to Brutus, each one in different handwriting, as if they were from several people. These letters would show admiration to Brutus, which would persuade him to join the conspiracy.
5. Cicero and Casca discuss the omens the gods have revealed. They are disturbed, thinking the gods may be angry with them.
6. At the end of scene 3, Casca and Brutus are almost entirely on Cassius’s side.
7. Shakespeare talks about storms, oceans swelling, and threatening winds to evoke a sense of danger and terror.
8. I think Cassius is a cunning and persuasive person who is envious of Caesar’s success. By the end of act 1, Cassius has persuaded Casca and Brutus to join the conspiracy.
9. The conflict in act 1 is over Caesar’s power, between his supporters and conspirators (cassius).
10. The nobles speak of roman citizenry, saying that they are oblivious, foolish, and unintelligent. This reveals that the Roman people are not loyal to one another.
11. I think Brutus is smart, but easily influenced by others. He is neither strong nor completely weak.
12. Cassius is a foil to Brutus because he tries to get Brutus to follow his evil ways.
13. Based on his speeches, actions, and what others say about him, Caesar seems arrogant and confident in himself.