julius caesar Flashcards
what are the people doing that angers marullus and Flavius?
celebrating Cesar
why does this anger them
they think the people should go back to work
what do marullus and Flavius do to correct the Cesar situation?
teardown posters and decorations, throw clothing on his statue
why does Cesar want Calpurnia to stand in Antonius’ path during the race in honor of the feast of lupercal?
legend has it that if Antonius touches Calpurnia then she will become fertile not sterile
what is Anthony’s response to Caesars instructions
Anthony says anything Cesar tells him to do will be done
what does this suggest about Anthony and Caesars relationship
Anthony respect Cesar
what is Caesar’s reaction to the soothsayers warning
Cesar says pass and does not heed his warning
how is Cesar ignoring the soothsayer ironic
because Cesar dies in March and that’s what he was warned about
what complaint does Cassius make about Brutus’s behavior towards him
Cassius complains that Brutus has been less friendly towards him
how does brutus answer cassius’ complaint
Brutus says it is just himself not Cassius
Cassius’ story attacks what aspects of Caesars make up
Cassius put Cesar down because he could not save himself Cassius saved him
why does Cassius tell Brutus the story of saving Cesar
to make Brutus think less of Cesar
what does Cassius mean by the following? Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Cesar
he is saying that their names are both equal Caesars name is not any higher than Brutus’
how does Brutus respond to Cassius’ attack on Cesar
he says he understands where Cassius is coming from and that he would rather be a poor villager then a citizen of rome under Caesars hard rule
what astute observation does Cesar make of Cassius
Cesar does not trust Cassius, and sees a mystery in him
what faults does Cesar see in Cassius’ nature
Cesar states that Cassius is skinny and lean not trustworthy
what information does Casca give about marullus and Flavius
they were silenced for tearing down Cesar celebration signs
at the end of scene two what plans does Cassius make to sway Brutus to his cause
Cassie’s plans to throw letters supposedly from Roman citizens into Brutus’s window praising him
what wondrous things has Casca seen on this night
he sees a common slave whose hand is on fire, but not burned. And sees a lion who look straight at him, but doesn’t kill him. And also 100 women saying they saw a man on fire walking.
what reason does Cassius give for the terrible storm
Cassius says the storm is a sign of bad things to come
what important news does Casca give Cassius about the senates plan
Casca says they are planning to give Caesar the crown tomorrow
what instructions does Cassius Give cinna that will help sway Brutus to their cause
Cassius tell cinna he needs to give letters in his chair, his window, and the statue
what reason does Casca give for wanting Brutus to join their cause
Brutus is well liked and would be trusted just in case something went wrong with their plan
first sighting of Cesar
act one scene two
Second sighting of Cesar
act one scene two
how many times in scene two is Cesar warned of his death
twice
what is Brutus’ inner conflict
his friendship with Cesar
how many times did Cesar deny the crown
3
in act one who has joined the conspirators
Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Cicero
what holiday does the play begin on
The feast of lupercal
what did Lucius bring to Brutus
A letter he found on the window
Brutus’s soliloquy in his orchard is about what
his final decision to kill Caesar for the sake of rome
what things cause Calpurnia to urge Caesar not to leave the house
her nightmare about people bathing in Caesars blood
whom does Cassius want to kill in addition to Cesar
Anthony
Brutus’ servant
Lucius
convinces Cesar to go to the Capital
Decius
advises conspiracy not to include Cicero
Brutus
tells Brutus that he should reveal his secrets to her
Portia
write a warning letter to Cesar
artemidorus
name at least four of the conspirators
Brutus, Cassius, trebonius, legarius
Who said “cowards die many times before their deaths the valiant never taste of death but once”
Cesar
Who said “it is the bright day that brings forth the adder and that craves wary walking”
brutus
when does Brutus make the final decision to kill Cesar
march 15, 3 AM
what does artemidorus’ letter contain?
names of conspirators tells him to stay away
where does Portia send Lucius
to spy at the capital
where is the soothsayer headed at the end of act two
to warn Cesar again
Who approaches Cesar with his letter indicating all the conspirators and how they plan to kill him
artemidorus
Who draws Anthony away so that you will not be able to defend Cesar when they decide to kill him
trebonius
when we first year of Octavius how many leagues outside of Rome is he
seven
why does Brutus say he killed Caesar
because Caesar was ambitious
what words does Anthony constantly repeat throughout his speech
Brutus says he was ambitious, and Brutus is an honorable man
under what conditions will Anthony speak at the funeral
he must not blame the conspirators, admit he speaks by their permission, and speak last, after Brutus
what is the point of act three scene three
it graphically shows the violent mood of the crowd
Caesars will promises the following
75 drachmas to each Plebeian
Who says speak hands for me
Casca
Who is killed at the end of act three because of his name
Cinna the poet
after the conspirators talk with Anthony he remains alone and ask Cesar to pardon him for what
being gentle with his murderers
Who is the first to stab Cesar
Casca
Who is the last to stab Cesar
Brutus
who are Caesars last two warnings from
soothsayer and artemidorus
how do they distract Cesar
with talk of publius
what does Brutus say after Caesar’s death
“wash in caesars blood”
how many miles is seven Leagues
21
how long does Anthony keep Octavius outside of rome
until talking to the people
Who does Brutus love more
rome
what does Anthony use in his speech
reverse psychology
Who brings out Caesars will
Anthony
Who flees Rome in fear
Brutus and Cassius
what two things does Anthony compared to Lepidus and why
A donkey because he will complain about the work given, and a horse because he has to be told what to do
why was Cassius mad at Brutus
because he denied his request to pardon Lucius Pella
why is Brutus mad at Cassius
because Cassie is denied Brutus money for his soldiers
Cassie’s claims to be the better/older what
soldier
how many senators have Anthony and Octavius killed
between 70 and 100
how and why does Portia die
suicide by swallowing burning coals, because her husband paid no attention to her
Who says “a friend should bear his friends infirmities”
Cassius
what warning does a ghost give Brutus
“I will see thee at Philippi”
what is the ghost talking to Brutus and example of
foreshadowing
why doesn’t Cassius want to move forward to Philippi
he wants the enemy to come to them and waste their energy
why does Brutus want to move to Philippi
he wants to gain more troops
Who does Cassius blame his exaggerated emotions on
his mother
what does Brutus’s line “if I do live “tell the audience about his attitude towards the war
he has a negative mindset wondering if victory will come to them in the war
what are Cassius biggest downfalls
controlled by emotions, greed
Roman emperor
Julius Caesar
Brutus’ wife
portia
caesar’s wife
Calpurnia
Julius Caesar’s grandnephew and heir
octavius
loyal friend and supporter of Cesar
marc antony
A Roman general responsible for the reconciliation of Anthony and Octavius
lepitus
if fortuneteller who tries to warn Julius Caesar of his fate
soothsayer
Roman concerned with Caesars rise to power, leader of the conspiracy against Julius Caesar
cassius
A poet fatally confused with cinna the conspirator
cinna the poet
Roman senator, leader of the conspiracy against Julius Caesar
brutus
List the conspirators with Brutus and Cassius
trebonius cinna casca decius legarius
in what river did Caesar challenge Cassius to a swimming contest
The Tiber
Who describes Cassius as lean and hungry looking
caesar
Who says the line “it’s all Greek to me”
Casca
Who is Lucius’ master
Brutus
Who suggest bringing Cicero into the conspirators group
Cassius
which of the conspirators was sick and not at the original meeting
legarius
Who comes to retrieve Cesar and take him to the senate house
decius
what time does portia send lucius to go and check in brutus
9 am
Who is the third person to kneel before Caesar
Cassius
who said “when Caesar says do this it is performed”
antony
which conspirator is described as sour
casca
where does Cassius place his hand written letters
praetors chair, window, and up with the wax on old brutus’ statue
when does Brutus decide Caesar must be killed
act 2 scene 1
after distributing the letters where does Cassius tell everyone to meet
Pompeii’s porch
Who found one of the letters in Brutus’s window
lucius
at what time did the conspirators disperse from the garden
3 am
who is portia’s father
cato
how many warnings did Cesar receive about the Ides of March
6 two from soothsayer one from priest one from calpurnia one from soothsayer one from artemidorus
List all of the conspirators according to artemidorus’ letter
brutus cassius casca cinna trebonius metellus decius lugarius
Who do the conspirators think will disclose their secret to Cesar
popillius
Who is in charge of distracting Anthony
trebonius
in Cassius’ story where was he when he got ill
spain
what disease was Caesar said to have
The falling sickness
Who said “and so near will I be that your best friends shall with i had been further”
trebonius
Who arrives at Brutus’ house with Cassius
trebonius, decius, casca, cinna, metellus
