Julius Caesar notes

The Cobbler and common people like Caesar in control, and they are celebrating Caesar's "victory" with killing Pompey. They are celebrating Lupercal. Flavius and Marullus are calling the common people hypocrites for liking Caesar after just supporting Pompey. What is the situation at the beginning of the play? They are supporters of Pompey and do not like Caesar's rule after killing Pompey. They are tribunes- officials appointed to administer the law. They are trying to stay loyal to...

Act I Scene I takes place on ______. February 15 (Feast of the Lupercal) Play begins with __________ treated in a comedic but respectful way. lower class characters Caesar has defeated ______ _____. Pompey's sons ________ is the sole survivor of the First Triumvirate. Caesar Caesar wants Calpurnia to bear a son because a king needs an ________. heir The most manipulative character in literature Cassius Caesar has two physical problems. What are th...

Why are Flavius and Marullus upset at the beginning of the play? The citizens are gathered to celebrate Caesar, but have forgotten the fallen hero Pompey. How does cassius die? His servant kills him on request. How do the soothsayers tell Julius Caesar? Beware the ides of March Why does Caesar speak in third person? It is a sign of royalty Where does act 1 scene 3 take place? On the streets, at midnight What is the Roman attitude to suicide? It is an hono...

"Et tu, Brute?--Then Fall Caesar." Caesar to Brutus. Even you Brutus? Caesar could not believe his best friend killed him "Stoop, Romans, stoop. And let us bathe our hands in Caesar's blood Up to the elbows and besmear our sword." Brutus to Conspirators. They should kill Caesar because it is the best thing for Rome. "You blocks, you stones, you worse than useless things." Marullus to Commoners. He is mad at them for celebrating Caesar's return to Rome. "But I a...

What is the significance of Caesar's dying words, "Et tu, Brute?" Caesar couldn't believe his best friend killed him In the moments following Caesars death, what do the conspirators proclaim to justify their deed? "Liberty, freedom, Tyranny is dead"—proclaim that this is to show their beliefs of killing Caesar because he was a threat to freedom Antony's servant brings a message to Brutus. What does it mean? Antony praises Brutus for being honest and noble. Asks to safel...

Who was the first person to stab caesar Casca dramatic foils in Julius Caesar Marc Antony and Cassius can be seen as foil characters for the main character of Julius Caesar. Cafos daughter Who is Brutus with when he dies Strato Caesar warns Antony of Brutus, Casca, and the other conspirators. Shakespeare was born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England Shakespeares theatre was called The Globe Theatre "this was the nobelest roman of ...

Flavius & Marcullus tribunes who break up the crowd waiting to honor Caesar's triumph Julius Caesar Emperor of Rome Casca First to stab Caesar Calpurnia Caesar's wife Mark Antony Devoted follower of Caesar Soothsayer Warns Caesar "Beware the ides of March" Brutus joins and then leads the conspiracy to kill Caesar Cassius organizes conspiracy and convinces Brutus to join Cicero Roman senator to whom Casca speaks with on eve of a...

Who's Brutus' wife? Brutus' wife is Portia. Why did Brutus agree to kill Caesar? Brutus agreed to kill Caesar for the good of Rome. What are the Ides of March? The Ides of March is when Caesar died. Who is the leader of the Conspiracy? The leader is Cassius. What happened to Caesar in the river with Cassius? Caesar was drowning and Cassius had to save him. Who are the Plebians? The Pleblians are the commoners and the lower class Why does Caesar ...

A soothsayer Who warns caesar about it ides of March Flavius and marullus Who berates the commoners as they return from battle March 15th What dates is the ides of March Because he is a coward and to weak to rule Rome Cassius does not think that caesar should be above him why Antony offered him the crown 3 times What causes people to cheer for caesar 3 times Deaf in one ear and has epilepsy What are Caesars two physical infirmities Lion at the capi...

why did caesar go into hiding Sulla made him fail the election and considered having him put to death How did he get away from the pirates? What did he do to the pirates after his release? They asked for 20 talents and he laughed at them and offered them 50. He captured most of the pirates, put them in prison, and stole all of their money. Then he crucified them all. Why was Caesar only second rate at oratory? He wanted to be first in military power so he didn't try to be first...