convinces Caesar that Calpurnia misinterpreted her dire nightmares and that‚ in fact‚ no danger awaits him at the Senate. Decius leads Caesar right into the hands of the conspirators. Cinna Metellus Cimber Trebonius Portia Brutus’s wife‚ the daughter of a noble roman who took sides against Caesar. Portia‚ accustomed to being Brutus’s confidante‚ is upset to find him so reluctant to speak his mind when she finds him troubled. Brutus later hears that Portia has killed herself
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assassinate Caesar. 30. How does Decius say he will make sure that Caesar will come to the Capitol? Decius will bring Caesar to the capital by flattering him and putting him in agood mood so that he islikely to go to the capital with Decius. 31. What has Portia done to show Brutus that she is worthy of knowing his
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* Brutus * supporter of the republic * believes strongly in a government guided by the votes of senators * While Brutus loves Caesar as a friend‚ he opposes the ascension of any single man to the position of dictator‚ and he fears that Caesar aspires to such power. * Torn between his loyalty to Caesar and his allegiance to the state‚ Brutus becomes the tragic hero of the play. * inflexible sense of honor makes it easy for Caesar’s enemies to manipulate him
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does not heed warnings. This response might add to the pattern Caesar might follow when other senators bring up new ideas. This can be very serious for others that want to have somewhat of a say when it comes to their opinion on a serious matter. Calpurnia notes that his “wisdom is consumed in confidence‚” (2.2.49)‚ showing that Caesar has the idea that what he thinks is what is to happen‚ without any other opinion. 4. The significance of Caesar’s “north star” speech at the Capitol is that Caesar
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William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was born on April 23‚ 1564. Records show that Shakespeare was baptized three days after he was born‚ on April 26‚ 1564. He grew up in a town called Stratford upon Avon. During his lifetime‚ Shakespeare had three jobs. He was a playwright‚ a businessman‚ and an actor. Shakespeare not only wrote plays‚ but also sonnets. His most famous sonnet would be “Sonnet 18”. Some of his greatest plays are The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
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Character List: Flavius - tribune who breaks up crowd waiting to honor Caesar ’s triumph Marcellus - tribune who breaks up crowd waiting to honor Caesar ’s triumph Julius Caesar - Emperor of Rome Casca - first to stab Caesar Calpurnia - Caesar ’s wife Mark Antony - devoted follower of Caesar; defeats Brutus Soothsayer - warns Caesar to "Beware the Ides of March" Brutus - joins and then leads the conspiracy to kill Caesar Cassius - organizes the conspiracy and gets Brutus to join Cicero
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he has no personal ambition. “You shall confess that you are both deceived. Here‚ as I point my sword‚ the sun arises‚...” Loyal to Brutus Decius Brut Decius Brutus (Conitued) A member of the conspiracy. He makes Caesar believe that Calpurnia is wrong about her nightmares and that‚ there is nothing to be worried about. “Caesar‚ all hail! Good morrow‚ worthy Caesar: I come to fetch you to the senate-house.” Loyal to Brutus and betrays Caesar. Cinna Was told to put the documents in
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was ill and had to ask for water‚ “Alas‚ it cried ’Give me some drink‚ Titinius‚’ / As a sick girl. Ye gods‚ it doth amaze me”(Shakespeare). In ancient Rome‚ being sick or in distress was a sign of weakness and lack of manliness. In act two‚ Portia attempts to persuade Brutus to share his secrets with her by telling him if he will not tell her‚ then she is simply his harlot‚ not his wife: Within the bond of marriage‚ tell me‚ Brutus‚ Is it excepted I should know
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Julius Caesar Study Guide Act I 1a. Marullus shows the fickleness of the crowd by pointing out their former devotion to Pompey‚ before they gave their allegiance to Caesar and supported his defeat of Pompey. Marullus says‚ “Knew you not Pompey? Many a time and oft Have you climb’d up to walls and battlements‚ To towers and windows‚ yea‚ to chimney-tops‚ Your infants in your arms‚ and there have sat The livelong day‚ with patient expectation‚ To see great Pompey pass the streets of Rome”
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Marullus and Flavius’s reaction to the citizens’ behavior? Why? 4. What important information about the political and social atmosphere does Shakespeare provide us in the first scene? Scene Two 1. What does Caesar want Antony to do when he runs by Calpurnia? Why? 2. What does the soothsayer tell Caesar? What is Caesar’s reaction? 3. How has Brutus been feeling lately? How does this open a door for Cassius? 4. What is your reaction to Brutus’s lines: “Into what dangers would you lead me‚ Cassius‚ / that
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