scene 2 Flashcards
What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar?
The scene takes place in a public place in Rome.
Who are the two main characters conversing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
Brutus and Cassius.
True or False: In Act 1, Scene 2, Brutus expresses a desire to participate in the upcoming games.
False.
What does Cassius try to persuade Brutus about in this scene?
Cassius tries to persuade Brutus that Caesar is becoming too powerful.
Fill in the blank: Cassius compares Caesar to a ________ in Act 1, Scene 2.
wolf.
What concern does Brutus express regarding his friendship with Caesar?
Brutus is concerned about his loyalty to Caesar versus his loyalty to Rome.
What does Cassius reveal about Caesar’s weaknesses?
Cassius reveals that Caesar has been physically weak and has needed help in the past.
Who is the character that runs in the race during the feast of Lupercal?
Mark Antony.
True or False: In this scene, Caesar is portrayed as a humble leader.
False.
What does Caesar say about the ‘lean and hungry’ men?
He suggests that such men are dangerous and should be avoided.
What is the significance of the soothsayer in Act 1, Scene 2?
The soothsayer warns Caesar to ‘Beware the Ides of March.’
Multiple Choice: What is Brutus’s primary internal conflict in this scene?
A) Loyalty to Caesar vs. Loyalty to Rome.
What does Cassius think about the people of Rome in this scene?
He believes they are weak and easily swayed.
Fill in the blank: Caesar’s response to the soothsayer is, ‘He is a ________.’
dreamer.
Who does Cassius say is not worthy to be king?
Caesar.
What does Cassius plan to do to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy?
He plans to write fake letters to Brutus, making it seem like the citizens want him to take action against Caesar.
True or False: Brutus is fully convinced to join the conspiracy against Caesar by the end of this scene.
False.
What does the term ‘Lupercal’ refer to in the context of this scene?
A festival in ancient Rome celebrating fertility and the god Lupercus.
What is Caesar’s attitude towards the soothsayer’s warning?
He dismisses it and shows little concern.
Multiple Choice: How does Brutus feel about Caesar’s rise to power?
B) He is conflicted and worries about potential tyranny.
What literary device is used when Cassius compares Caesar to a ‘Colossus’?
Metaphor.
Fill in the blank: Cassius believes that Caesar is too ________ to be trusted.
ambitious.
What is Brutus’s relationship with Cassius in Act 1, Scene 2?
They are friends but have differing views on Caesar.
How does the scene foreshadow future events in the play?
It introduces the conspiracy against Caesar and the doubts about his leadership.
