Julius Caesar - Act I - Characterization

Question 1

main concept

Answer 1

• Shakespeare reveals his characters by what they about each other

Question 2

act I: scenes 1-2

Answer 2

• scene 1: establishes setting (sets the mood and conflict for the entire play)
• scene 2: reveals main characters (Caesar, Antony, Brutus, Cassius)
• scene 2: introduces plot

Question 3

what does Cassius reveal about the character BRUTUS in the underlined passage from sec. 37 of Julius Caesar

Answer 3

• Cassius doesn’t think he has reached Brutus; Cassius will need the opinions of others to help him

Question 4

what does Cassius reveal about the character CASCA in the underlined passage from sec. 36 of Julius Caesar

Answer 4

• we learn that Casca is sharp, but he puts on a dull manner to make his wit easier to accept

Question 5

what does Cassius reveal about the character ANTONY in the underlined passage from sec. 16 of Julius Caesar

Answer 5

• Brutus refers to Antony’s physical quickness but also to his quick response to Caesar’s every wish

Question 6

what does Cassius reveal about the character CAESAR and the COMMONERS in the underlined passage from sec. 32 of Julius Caesar

Answer 6

• Casca portrays Caesar as crowd-pleaser and the Commoners as detestable, easily-swayed fools