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Julius Caesar Act 1-5 Detailed Questions And Expert Answers
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Julius Caesar Act 1-5 Detailed Questions AndExpert Answers
After seeing the public celebrate Ceasar's triumph what do Flavius and Murellus
do? why do they respond this way? - ANS they take down all the decorations on
Ceasar's statues. They were angry and resentful because they had honor for
Pompey.
summarize the conversation between cassius and brutus in scene 2. what does
cassius seem to be most concerned about? - ANS they talk about their
companionship. Cassius is concerned about ceasar's power and interference in
Roman affairs. Cassius is trying to convince Brutus that Ceasar is faulty.
what incident does casca describe to cassius and brutus? what is casca's attitude
toward this incident? - ANS He tells them how Ceasar refused the crown. He also
tells about Ceasar's fit of epillepsy. Casca is scornful and thinks Ceasar actually
does want the crown.
describe cassius and casca's reactions to the storm. what do their reactions reveal
about them? - ANS it reveals their personalities. Cassius is afraid of what is to
come.
whom did Cassius and Casca want to win over in their plan? why might they feel it
is important for this person to join them? - ANS Brutus because he is well
respected by the people.
, do you think shakespeare's portrayal of the commoners in act 1 is realistic? how
does their wordplay affect you? - ANS yes, it's realistic. It seems that he is trying to
appeal to everyone.
how would you describe the overall mood of act 1? - ANS dark and vengeful
describe an internal conflict that occurs in act 1. how does this conflict affect your
appreciation of this character? - ANS Brutus is at war with himself about whether
or not to participate in killing Ceasar. It shows that he is truly trying to do the right
thing and he is noble.
according to brutus, why must Ceasar be killed? - ANS for the good of Rome
because Ceasar might abuse the power
according to brutus, why don't the conspirators need to swear to an oath? - ANS it
would take away the nobility of the act and that they should be able to trust each
other's loyalty.
why does brutus want to spare antony's life? what opinion does he seem to hold
of antony? - ANS Brutus doesn't want excessive violence. He thinks Antony will not
be a threat and is powerless without Ceasar
why does calphurnia want ceasar to remain at home? why does ceasar decide to
go to the Capitol anyway? - ANS She had a dream of his statue seeping blood
(foretold death). Decius appeals to his pride and lures him to the Capitol
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