How does Shakespeare make the common people appear to be less than noble?
He yells at them and interrogates the people. Marullus and Flavius question the Cobbler as to why he is not working.
What are the people doing that angers Marullus and Flavius? Why does this anger them?
they are going out to celebrate Caesar's victory over Pompey
What is the mood of the crowd?
Celebratory
What actions do Marullus and Flavius take to correct the situation?
They decide to go out and break up the crowds. They hope if they can take the energy out of the crowds, they can regulate Caesar's power.
Why does Caesar want Calphurnia to stand in Anthony's path during the race in honor of the feast of Lupercal?
so she can become fertile
What is Anthony's response to Caesar's instructions? What does this suggest about their relationship?
okay. He will do whatever caeser says
What/Who does the soothsayer warn?
beware of the ides of March
What is Caesar's reaction to the soothsayer's warning?
He brushes it off
What complaint does Cassius make about Brutus's behavior towards him?
Being stubborn
How does Brutus answer this complaint?
he says Brutus hasn't been himself lately. Brutus says he's been plagued with conflicting thoughts but he won't let it interfere with their friendship
Cassius's story attacks what aspect of Caesars' makeup? What is this attack supposed to say to Brutus?
His flaws and weakness - epilepsy, deaf in one ear
What does Cassius mean by the following statement? " Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Caesar." (147)
it means Brutus is just as good as caesar + don't honor him so much, you could be just as or more powerful
How does Brutus respond to Cassius's suggestion?
He agrees, but says he needs time to think it over. He is really Caesar's friend, but loves Rome more than Caesar.
What astute observation does Caesar make of Cassius?
he looks like a man who thinks too much, a man who thinks too much is dangerous � lean and hungry
What faults does Caesar see in Cassius's nature?
he thinks too much and is heartless and emotionless and thinks too highly of himself
What does Caesar mean by the following statement? "I rather tell thee what is to be feared/than what I fear; for always I am Caesar?
He'd rather give directions than admit his weaknesses
What does this statement show about Caesar's nature? What physical problem does Caesar then admit?
he thinks he's too powerful � deaf in one ear
What story does Casca relate to Brutus and Cassius? What does Casca tell us by the personal remarks he adds to the story?
they offer him the crown 3 times - thought it was a show or production
How did the people react to Caesar's' fit? What does this possibly tell us about their feelings for Caesar?
they're not concerned ab his health
What information does Casca give about Marullus and Flavius?
they were silenced (fired or exiled)
At the end of the scene, what plans does Cassius make to sway Brutus to his cause?
he's gonna put letters outside of his window and act like they're from the citizens
What wondrous things has Casca seen on this night? (List at least 4)
man with hand on fire, lion on steps of capital who didn't hurt anyone, ghost like women shrieked they saw men on first, bird of night�owl at noon hooting and shrieking
What reason does Cassius give for the terrible storm?
to make them instruments of fear?
What important news does Casca give Cassius about the Senate's plan? (85)
caesar was gonna be made king tomorrow
What does Casius mean by the following statement? "He were no lion, were not Romans hinds." (106)
if Romans weren't weak and submissive then caesar wouldn't have so much power
What instruction does Casca give Cinna that that will help sway Brutus to their cause?
to tell him they have many people on their side waiting for them to start their terrible act?