shakespeare questions Flashcards
(13 cards)
What does Caesar’s decision to stay home signify?
Caesar would be a coward to stay home.
What is Antony’s internal conflict regarding Caesar’s death?
Antony tries to convince himself about Caesar’s death.
Who is the soothsayer?
The soothsayer is a fortune teller.
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
What was his theatre called?
The Globe Theatre
What is a story or play that ends unhappily known as?
A tragedy
Why does Caesar want Calphurnia to stand in Antony’s path during the race in honor of the feast of Lupercal?
So she can have children
What aspect of Caesar’s makeup does Cassius’s story attack?
It attacks Caesar’s ambition and power
What does Caesar mean by the statement, ‘I rather tell thee what is to be feared/Than what I fear; for always I am Caesar.’?
Caesar expresses confidence and fearlessness
How does Decius say he will make sure that Caesar will come to the Capitol?
Decius will flatter Caesar and interpret his dreams positively.
Why does Cassius object to letting Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral?
Cassius fears Antony will sway the public against them.
What reassurance does Brutus give Cassius about allowing Antony to speak?
Brutus believes that Antony will not speak ill of them and will honor Caesar.
How do Antony and Octavius honor Brutus?
They shake his hand and express that he will be honored in their speech.
