Cassius - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who are Marullus and Flavius? tribunes-people who protect the commoners Give two reasons why Marullus and Flavius scold at the citizens. were not wearing their work clothes ing the streets instead of working Marullus reminds the crowd that not long ago they had cheered _________________. Now they cheer __________________________ who defeated Pompeys son. Pompey, julius caesar What do we learn about the crowd based on their actions? rowdy,not loyal,easily persuaded ...

What effect does the letter have on Brutus? Brutus decides to warn Caesar that his life is in danger. Brutus thinks that Cassius is committing treason against Rome. Brutus decides to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar. Brutus tells Lucius to block the door against the conspirators. - correct answer Brutus decides to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar. How does Cinna's request to get Brutus involved affect Cassius? Select two options. Cinna's request makes Cassius ask Casca to take an i...

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...

In Act I scene i, why do Flavius and Marullus try to disrupt the festivities?They resent the defeat and murder of Pompey What warning does the soothsayer give to Caesar?Beware the ides of March Combined with the actions of Cassius, the soothsayers warning suggests that:Caesar will be overthrown In Act I scene ii, Cassius characterizes Caesar as:Weak and gentle Which of the following images is intended to convey a sense of suspicion and distrust?Cassius with a lean and hungry look

What is the setting of Julius Caesar? What holiday is being celebrated? - February 15, 44 B.C. Rome - Lupercal Who are Marullus and Flavius? Government officials who were supporters of Pompey Why do Marullus and Flavius want to drive the commoners from the street? They do not think Caesar should be celebrated with Pompey's death What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar's victory? They order to take off and strip the statues of d...

What is the setting of Julius Caesar? What holiday is being celebrated? - February 15, 44 B.C. Rome - Lupercal Who are Marullus and Flavius? Government officials who were supporters of Pompey Why do Marullus and Flavius want to drive the commoners from the street? They do not think Caesar should be celebrated with Pompey's death What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar's victory? They order to take off and strip the statues of d...

What is the setting? What holiday is being celebrated? The setting is Rome. The holiday being celebrated is Lupercal. Who are Marullus and Flavius? They are tribunes, people who enforce the law. Why do they want to drive the commoners from the street? They do not want Caesar to be celebrated, so they drive everyone from the street so there will be no parade. What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar's victory? They order all of the...

Roman statesman; assassinated by Brutus, Cassius, and others on March 15, 44 BCE Julius Caesar leading conspirator against Caesar; kills himself at Philippi in Act V; "the noblest Roman of them all" Marcus Brutus leading conspirator against Caesar; "has a lean and hungry look"; kills himself at Philippi in Act V Caius Cassius Brutus' wife; kills herself by swallowing hot coals Portia Caesar's wife; dreams of Caesar's assassination before it happens Calpurn...

Check all the boxes next to accomplishments of Julius Caesar. Created the Julian Calendar Named "Dictator for Life" Elected Chief Priest The play "Julius Caesar" mostly takes place in the cities of ___ and Philippi. Rome Many of Shakespeare's plays were performed at the ___ Theatre in London, England. Globe The main ruling body in the Roman government was known as the: Senate Romans highly prized a man or woman of ___ who could tell good from evil and would...