Julius Caesar Flashcards
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What is Cassius’ perspective on Caesar?
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- Cassius believes that Caesar shouldn’t have the power.
- ‘We pity men, walk under his huge legs and peep about, to find ourselves dishonourable graves’
- ‘And why should caesar be a tyrant then? Poor man, I know he would not be a wolf’
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What is Julius Caesars perspective of himself?
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‘Speak Caesar is turned to hear!’
- Caesar thinks highly of himself.
- Speaks of himself in third person
- He dismisses the soothsayer showing that he is confident and not afraid of superstitious warnings.
- He has great thoughts of himself
- puts himself last
- ‘I am constant as the northern star’ - metaphor for guiding and leading.
- views himself as one to ‘Soar above the view of men’
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What is Brutus’ perspective on Caesar?
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- He fears Caesars power and ambition
- He compares Caesar to a ‘serpents eggs’ and to ‘kill him in the shell’
- ‘That lowliness is young ambitions ladder’
- Sees him as honourable, good friend although weary of his growing power
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What is Antony’ perspective on Caesar?
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- After Caesars death Antony shows him loyalty as honour ‘O mighty Caesar! Doust thou lie so low?’
- ‘Thou art the ruins of ye noblest man’ Antony’ true view on Caesar
- good friend
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What is Brutus’ perspective of himself?
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- An honourable man 'For I am armed so strong in honesty' (Act 4, Scene 3) - He has an internal conflict - Takes responsibility - Devoted to Rome and the people - Has strength - Respects/acknowledges his wife - A good friend to Caesar
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What is Julius Caesar’ perspective on Brutus?
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- A good friend
- His angel
- Loved him very much
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What is Cassius’ perspective on Brutus?
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- Concerned about Brutus (Act 1, Scene 1)
- ‘Thou art noble’
- Views him as a brother ‘most noble brother’
- True friend
- Wishes for Brutus to take Caesars place ‘Brutus had his eyes’
- Picks up on Brutus’ turmoil
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What is Antony’s perspective on Brutus?
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- He is noble and honours him
‘Say I love Brutus and I honour him’ - ‘Noblest Roman of them all’
- Acknowledges that he killed Caesar for honourable reasons
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What is Cassius’ perspective of himself?
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- Afraid of Caesars power
- Rather die than become a slave
- Honourable and honest
- Friend of Brutus
- Low opinion on women
- Hates Caesars followers
- Anxious before the killing
- Worries about Antony’s influence
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What is Caesars perspective of Cassius?
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- Thinks to much
- Dangerous
- Has a lean and hungry look
- Great observer
- Loves no plays
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What is Antony’s perspective on Cassius?
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- A noble Roman
- Not dangerous
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What is Brutus’ perspective on Cassius?
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- A good friend
- Views him as a brother
- Gets drawn into disliking Caesar
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What is Antony’s perspective of himself?
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- Privileges the voice of the people and their rights.
- Clear sighted and cynical
- Loving friend of Caesar and Rome
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What is Caesars perspective on Antony?
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- Loyal friend
- He respects his absolute authority
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Why is Brutus’ perspective on Antony?
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- Just a limb of Caesar
- Power would be lost with Caesars death (false)
