| In scene 1, what do Flavius and Marcellus want the commoners to do? | Break up and go back to working, not honor Caesar. Also it introduces charecters, conflict, and setting |
| What’s the soothsayer’s advice to Caesar? | “Beware the Ides of March” |
| Explain the difference between the views of Caesar held by Cassius & Brutus | Cassius shows strong jealousy towards Caesar. Brutus thinks Caesar could be dangerous, or shows ambition, and he wants the best for Rome |
| Caesar clearly gives his thoughts about Cassius. What does he say? | “you’d Cassius has a lean and hungry look. He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous” Caesar knows Cassius is potentially dangerous and judged him because he’s “wise” |
| Summarize Casca’s explanation of why Caesar looked so sad | Caesar was sad because when he turned the crown down, the people cheered |
| At the end of scene 2 in lines 312 to 326 Cassius makes plans; what plans does he make? why? | He plans on killing Caesar and throwing fake letters (three) from three different handwritings, to shift Brutus’ view, into his window |
| Casca says, “For I believe they are pretentious things/ unto the climate that they point upon,” what does he mean? | Casca thinks these things are bad omens, that something bad will happen |
| Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy? | The Romans love Brutus, so he can use Brutus to sway their hearts |
Study Guide for the Tragedy of Julius Caesar ((ACT 1))
April 14, 2020