Juliis Caesar Acts 1 and 2 Flashcards
Who had Caesar defeated when returning home in Act I Scene I?
Pompey’s Sons
Why didn’t’ Marellus and Flavius like people celebrating Caesar’s return?
Because They think that Caesar will act too tough towards the country
Why do Marellus and Flavius being to disperse the crowd and pick up party favors?
They hope it would slow Caesar’s ever rising confidence
What was the feast of the Lupercal?
Romans would dress in loincloths and run around lashing people with a goatskin whip
Why does Caesar tell Antony to whip his wife Calphurnia during the race?
He hope the superstition would cure here barrenness
What does the Soothsayer tell Caesar?
Beware the Ides of March?
How does Caesar react to the Soothsayer’s warning?
He ignores it
What does Cassius first tell Brutus when they begin talking in Act II Scene II
He could be a better ruler of Rome than Caesar, even if it means killing Caesar
What does Brutus fear of Caesar?
That he will become a monarch
Why does Cassius believe Caesar is unfit to rule?
He is dishonorable and weak
Why does Cassius tell Brutus he must be crowned instead of Caesar?
To uphold his family’s name
How does Brutus leave the conversation between him and Cassius?
He says that he would rather be a villager than be a son of Rome
Why does Caesar tell Antony to bring him food?
Because he does not want to look as unsettling and hungry as Cassius
What does Caesar claim about Cassius?
That he is not to be trusted
Why does Caesar refuse to take the crown the first three times he was offered?
To emphasize his humility, even though he very much wanted
How does Caesar react when he resists taking the crown?
He has a seizure
What does Casca say about Caesar?
That the crowd would be on his side no matter what
Why was Casca not able to hear Cicero speak?
Because he spoke in greek
Why does Casca say the Marellus and Flavius have been arrested?
Because they were stripping ornaments off of Caesar’s statue
How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus to kill Caesar?
By forging letters from citizens to Brutus praising his honorability and how he should be king
Why is Casca worried when he runs into Cicero?
He has seen many bad omens
What omens has Casca seen?
Slave boy’s hand lit on fired
Men in the streets covered in flames
A nighttime bird in a daytime market
Lion at the capital
What does Cicero confirm before leaving Casca?
That Caesar will be at the Capital tomorrow
Why is Cassius trying to be struck by lightning?
He says that the heavens are displeased that someone is being given too much power in Rome
