Julius Caesar Flashcards

In lines 7-12, is Antony presuming he knows what Brutus is thinking? If so, does he stand corrected at the end of scene 1? yes, he thinks Brutus is marching to Philippi to show bravery. Antony thinks Brutus is faking…

When, where, who, what, and how is Caesar assassinated? March 15th at the Senate during his crowning, Caesar is stabbed by the conspirators and finally killed by Brutus What does Brutus suggest that the conspirators do with Caesar’s blood? they…

Act 1 Scene 3: What unusual events occur during the storm? A slave was on fire, but his hand didn’t burn; there was a lion on the steps of the Capitol; women swore they saw men on fire marching up…

What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus’s letter? He says that what concerns himself should be dealt with last. The people of Rome come first. What Roles do the following characters play in the conspiracy? *Trebonius: He lures…

How is Caesar’s power indicated in the scene? When he tells Antony to touch Calphurnia in the race, Antony says, “When Caesar says ‘Do this,’ it is performed.” What was the soothsayer’s warning? The Soothsayer warns, “Beware of the ides…

Why are the workers celebrating in Scene I? Why does Marullus scold them? The workers are celebrating because Caesar will be passing through, making a public appearance. Marullus, a tribune, scolds the commoners because they were quick to praise and…

What character says “Caesar, now be still: I’d kill’d not thee with half so good a will”? Brutus Who is Brutus’s wife? Portia Who is Caesar’s adopted son and heir? Octavius What character says, “Cry ‘Havoc!’ and let slip the…

When Caesar and his group arrive at the senate, who is worried that the assassination plot has been discovered? Cassius How does Caesar respond when Metellus requests a pardon for his banished brother, Publius Cimber? No absolution Brutus tell Antony…

In regard to Artemidorus’s request, how does Caesar’s nobility doom him? He decides to put his personal business last (Artemidorus’ letter) and Rome’s business (Decius’ request) first. This decision kills him. What is Metellus Cimber’s petition to Caesar? What is…

To what decision does Brutus come in his orchard? Why? He decides to join the conspiracy to murder Caesar. He believes after Caesar is crowned, he will abuse his power, so Brutus thinks its best to “kill him in the…