Julius Caesar

Question 1

Public perception of Caesar

Answer 1

“see Caesar and rejoice in his triumph”

Question 2

Murellus and Flavius

Answer 2

“put to silence” for “Pulling scales off Caesar’s image”

Question 3

Private perspective Cassius

Answer 3

“Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world/Like a Colossus and we petty men…” The sarcastic tone of Cassius’ dialogue emphasises Caesar is “like a Colossus” while they are “petty Men”

Question 4

Structure

Answer 4

Structure of the play contrast public and private. Juxtaposes the five acts. Assassination in the middle of the play, allows Shakespeare to concentrate on the human attitudes and behaviour of the consequences of the actions.