Julius Caesar Act 1 & 2 – Flashcards
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Julius Caesar is written in
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Blank verse
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Setting ( time and places)
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1) Rome 2) camp in Sardis 3) plains of Philippi
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Date when play starts
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Feb 15 44 B.C.
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What holiday is feb 15 in rome and what does it deal with
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Lupercalia a religious feast
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Who was lupercalia dedicated to
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lupercal
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When the play starts what has caesar just done and where?
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defeated Pompey's sons in Spain
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Who are flavius and marullus
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tribunes that supported pompey that were shaming commoners for switching sides
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what are tribunes
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government officials who are the spokespersons for the commoners in the senate
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what professions do the 2 commoners in the beginning of the play have
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1st commoner- carpenter 2nd commoner- cobbler
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Flavius and marallus say that the commoners should be
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working
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Who is Pompey
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a former Roman ruler defeated by Caesar in 48 B.C.
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Pompey was murdered ___ after he was defeated
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1 yr
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fickle
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you change your mind a lot
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Tiber
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a river that runs through Rome
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Where is the Tiber mentioned in the story
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in marullus' speech to the commoners and it is the river Cassius pulled caesar out of
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How does Marullus make the commoners feel guilty
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he chides them for cheering for Caesar bc he was fighting other romans and they were being disloyal bc they used to cheer for pompey
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exuent
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a group of characters leave
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What do flavius and marullus do after speaking to the two commoners
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they take off any decorations that are on caesars statues and drive commoners of the streets
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how does Flavius compare Caesar to a bird
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he has extra feathers that are the people that support him so that lets him fly higher (be more powerful) than other politicians but if they eliminate the supporters he will no grow as powerful
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Who is Caesars 2nd wife
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Calpurnia
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what is the legend about the race of lupercalia
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if a runner touched a barren with a goat skin strap then she became fertile
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Who does caesar ask to touch calpurnia during the race
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mark antony
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what is the ides of march
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march 15
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how many times does the soothsayer say beware the ides of march
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3
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How is brutus related to cassius
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they are brother in laws (cassius is married to brutus' sister)
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why has brutus been acting strange towards cassius
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He has been at war with himself and having conflicting thoughts
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prose
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everyday speech pattern
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poetry
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follows a pattern
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iamb
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stressed and unstressed
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iambic pentameter
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5 iambs
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what is blank verse
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unrhymed iambic pentameter
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what is a tragedy
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a drama in which a series of actions leads to the downfall of the main character or tragic hero
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the hero usually has a
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tragic flaw
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the hero is usually ____ of shakespeares plays
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the title
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how do characters sometimes reveal their motives
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asides and soliloquies
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Cassius says its a shame that brutus cant what? and what does this play on
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see how worthy he is and how rome is looking for help from him. this plays on brutus' sense of pride and honor
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cassius says the citizens are suffering under what
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caesars yoke
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when brutus admits ___________________, cassius jumps on this and uses this
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that he fears the people have made caesar king
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Brutus admits he doesnt want caesar to be king but tells cassius to make no mistake bc __________
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he loves caesar
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what is most important to brutus
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honor
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what two stories does cassius tell brutus and why
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1) caesar had a fever in SPAIN and was crying out like a girl 2) he had to rescue caesar from the tiber when they were swimming across it to point out caesar is just a man
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who does cassius compare himself to when dragging caesar out of the river
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AENEAS when he hauled his father ANCHISES out of TROY when it was burning
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who was aeneas
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the founder of rome
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who was anchises
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the father of aeneas
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what is colussus
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a giant statue of apollo
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where is colussus found
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at Rhodes
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how does cassius compare caesar to colussus
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he is huge and powerful and were just peeping from behind his legs
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what does cassius mean when he says the fault is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings
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it is not fate that caesar has gotten so powerful its their own fault for letting it happen
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lucius junius brutus
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brutus' ancestor who vaquished the last of romes kings
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tarquin
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last of romes kings
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what did tarquins son do
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raped lucricia and lucius brutus went after him
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what ear is caesar deaf in
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his left ear
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why doesn't caesar trust cassius
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he sees through people and he cant be distracted by lavish things
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what condition does caesar have and what was it called back then
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epilepsy (falling sickness)
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why does casca not speak in blank verse
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so people will think hes just slow and will put up with his rudeness
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why does cassius say that they are actually the ones that have the falling sickness
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bc theyre losing power
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what does caesar do before he passes out
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he rips open his doublet and invites the crowd to kill him since they hate him so much
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what does caesar do when he wakes up
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he apologizes and blames what he says on his sickness
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who does cassius ask casca about to see what he said about caesars fit
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cicero
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anachronism
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something out of its proper time
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who was senator and a great speaker
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cicero
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Caesars birth and death
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100-44 bc
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casca says that even if caesar would have ___________ they would have still forgiven him
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stabbed their mother
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casca says that brutus is noble and has good intentions but can be ______
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manipulated
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what is cassius going to do to sway brutus to his side
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he is going to send letters to brutus that look like they are written by citizens that are crying out for help and subtly mention the threat of caesar
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Setting of Act 1 Scene 3
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night of march 14 horrible storm
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what did romans believe would bring extreme wrath of gods
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hubris (excessive pride)
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what did the elizabethans believe in and what it is
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the great chain of being - the hierarchy of all things ordained by God
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what is the order of the great chain of being (and sublevels) and what happens if it gets out of order
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God>Angels (seraphim) >Man (king) >Animals (lion) >Plants (rose) >Minerals (sun) chaos ensues if it gets out of order
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what does cassius interpret the storm as
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a sign caesar must be overthrown
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who sees casca out in the storm
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cicero
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Casca says what two things could be the cause of the storm
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the gods are having a civil war or we have grown to full of ourselves and theyre putting us in our place
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what supernatural things did casca say happened (5)
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1) a lion was walking through the capital 2) men were on fire but not burning 3) an owl was in the marketplace in the middle of the day 4) a mans left hand was on fir ebut not burning 5) earthquakes and meteors
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the common slaves hand that was burning was burning like ________
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20 torches
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casca says the supernatural events that happened dont have an _______________________ when _____________________
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explanation when they happen at the same time
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cassius says the monsterous storm is a warning of?
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a monsterous state that is coming to rome
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cassius says that caesar does what while speaking to casca
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roars like a lion in the capital
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when casca says that the senate plans to establish king how does cassius respond
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hell kill himself bc he wont be a slave to caesar
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Cassius says they have been acting how
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womanish
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where can caesar wear his crown
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everywhere but italy
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who says any slave can escape from captivity
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casca
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cassius says caesar wouldnt be a ______/_______ if the romans hadnt acted like _______/_______
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wolf/lions, sheep/hinds
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cassius pretends to slip up and say he shouldnt of said that about caesar because casca might be a _______________. How does casca reply
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willing bondman, he says hes not a fleeting telltale
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what is brutus in the government
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praetor
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why do the conspirators need brutus
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he sits high in all the romans hearts and whatever the conspirators do will look murderous and sketchy but w/ brutus it will look good and worthy
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Act 2 Scene 1 Setting
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brutus' orchard a few hours before dawn of march 15
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taper and where its mentioned
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long slender candle, brutus asks lucuis for this
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what is the contrast between lucius sleeping soundly and brutus' insomnia
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lucius sleeps soundly bc he is a servant with no huge worries while brutus has all of rome on his shoulders
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genius
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soul
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mortal instruments
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body
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what does brutus compare caesar toq
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a baby snake in an egg, you have to kill it before it can become dangerous
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how does brutus describe caesar's ladder of success
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caesar is climbing a ladder of success and the rungs are his supporters but once he reaches the top he wont need them any more and will forget about them
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why does brutus say they have to go ahead and kill caesar before they know if hes going to be dangerous or not
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they cant wait to see what caesar will fo they have to eliminate the possibility of danger
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what analogy does brutus use to describe what the power will do to caesar
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just as the daylight brings out the adder, the crown bring out the sting in caesar
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what is the worst part of all this to brutus and what does he compare it to
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the anticipation and time leading up to killing caesar , a nightmare
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list of conspirators (8)
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1)Decius Brutus 2)Trebonius 3)Metellus Cimber 4)Casca 5)Cassius 6)Cinna 7)Caius Ligarious (later) 8)Brutus
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what time is it when act 1 scene three ends
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after midnight
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why are the conspirators planning to kill caesar publicly
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they want to look like heroes
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Cassius makes the statement that brutus is ___ theirs already
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3/4
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faction
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group that comes together in common interest
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Erebus
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gateway to hell
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what do the conspirators talk about while pretending not to be interested in brutus and cassius' convo
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the sky
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Brutus does what to all the conspirators and why
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shakes their hand to show that he is in the group and plan
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how many times will brutus overrule cassius with tragic results
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3
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which two times that brutus overrules cassius establish him as a leader
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1) when cassius proposes an oath but brutus goes off on a speech about how that dont need an oath bc this is an honorable thing to do and no one would dare back out 2)Cassius suggests getting cicero to the cause bc hes old and wise and would give them popular support but brutus disagrees saying cicero wouldnt do anything another person suggests first
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the 1st time brutus overrides cassius with tragic results
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decius asks if caesar is the only one to be killed and cassius says they have to kill antony bc hes tricky and smart and will come after them but brutus says that senseless violence and theyll look like butchers
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what does brutus say that antony is
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he is just a limb of caesar and once u cut off the head the arm can do nothing
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brutus says they have to be _________ not ____________
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purgers not murderers
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augerer
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prophet; priest
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when does the clock strike three
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after brutus overrides cassius and the conspirators are about to leave
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What animals does decius mention and how to trap them (4)
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1) bear- mirror 2)unicorn- tree 3)lion- toils 4)elephants-holes
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Decius says Caesar hates flattery but how can u flatter caesar
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by telling him hes to smart for flattery
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when are the conspirators meeting at Caesars to make sure he goes to senate
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8 in the morning
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who mentions adding caius ligarious to the conspirators
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metellus cimber
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what is cassius' first name
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gaius
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why does caius ligarius hate caesar
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he criticized him publicly for supporting pompey
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brutus tells to be like _____ and hide their plans and don't look guilty
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actors
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what does brutus tell lucius to enjoy
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the honey heavy dew of slumber (sleepy sounding) bc he has no worries on his mind
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when portia asks why brutus has been hateful and wont talk he blames it on _______ - what is her response to this
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being sick - she says he is sick in his mind (upset)
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earlier when portia had asked brutus what was wrong what were the things he did the 1,2,3 time she asked
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1)gave her a dirty look 2) stomped his foot 3)waved her away
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Portia says she no better than a ______ to brutus if he just uses her to sleep eat and talk with when he wants to
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harlot
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portia asks brutus if shes on _____________________ -how does brutus respond
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the suburbs of his pleasure -he says shes as dear to him as his own blood
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Portia says shes not just an average woman. What does she to back this up
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she is someone brutus would choose for a wife and shes the daughter of cato
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who is portias father and who did he support
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cato of utica, Pompey
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what was portias father and what is that - what did he do when his side lost
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a stoic, someone who can hide their emotions well -committed suicide
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what had portia done to prove she can handle her emotions
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cut her thigh
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what is a kerchief and who is wearing one
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a covering to protect the head during sickness, caius ligarius
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when does brutus tell ligarius they have to do and how does he respond
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brutus says they have to do something that will make sick men whole and ligarius says that they first have to make a whole man sick
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Act 2 Scne 2 setting
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Caesar's house, past dawn, march 15
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what does calpurnia call out in her sleep and how many times
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"help! they're murdering Caesar" 3 times
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Calpurnia says shes never believed in omens but what terrible things has she heard from guards that frighten her 3)
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1)lioness giving birth in the street 2)graves opening 3) meteors and storms
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How does caesar reply to calpurnias worrying about the omens - what does calpurnia respong with
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he says these predictions apply to everyone - the gods dont put on a show for lowly beggars, the heavens only announce the death of princes
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Caesar says that cowards die many times but a brave man only dies once what does this mean?
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a coward fears death but a brave man accepts that he will die
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caesar puts on a brave front and tells calpurnia ___________________________
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the things that threaten my have only seen my back, when they see my face they will flee from me
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the priest cut open a lion to examine the entrails and found it had no heart which raises what question
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if Caesar is the heart of rome will he be gone soon too?
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the priest cut open a lion to examine the entrails and found it had no heart and that caesar should not go out. How does he respond
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he says the gods do this to test his bravery. They're saying hell be like a lion without a heart if he doesnt go
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caesars says he and danger are like what?
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lion twins, he is the older and more powerful
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how does calpurnia convince caesar to stay - how does caesar reply
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she gets down on her knees and says the he could blame it on her fear and not his - he gives in and says mark antony will tell the senate he is not well
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Caesar says what about death
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why do we worry about it bc its going to happen when its going to happen
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Caesar tell decius to tell the senate he will not come today and its not that he cant or wont dare to but that he doesnt want to -what does calpurnia say to this
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-tell them caesar is sick
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when calpurnia tell decius to say caesar is sick what does caesar say
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he asks why he should have to lie to a bunch of greybeards when hes conquered the world and that hes not scared to tell them the truth
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decius asks why caesar is staying home so he wont be laughed at and what does C say
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that he just doesnt want to and he doesnt need another reason
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caesar tells decius the real reason hes staying home bc he loves him. what is the reason
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Calpurnia had a dream that blood was spouting from various holes in caesars body and romans where bathing and smiling in the blood
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decius tells caesar the dream was misinterpreted and that it really means ____________________________________? -Caesar likes this explanation bc it appeals to his pride
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the romans are bathing in his blood and smiling bc they will be revived bc of caesar bc he is the life blood of rome
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What does decius say might happen if caesar doesnt come (3) -Decius asks caesar to not be mad bc hes telling him this bc he loves him and has sincere interest in his career
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1) they might not give him the crown 2) they will mock caesar about giving into calpurnias dreams and fears 3)he will be called a coward
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Caesar says he will go and what does he say about calpurnia
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her fears are stupid and hes mad he ever gave into them
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who is publius
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a senator that shows up with the conspirators at caesars house
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Caesar jokes around with the conspirators and what does he say to ligarius
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he was never his enemy as much as the sickness he has
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what joke does caesar make to antony
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even antony who parties all night is awake and here
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Caesar tells trebonius to stay close bc he has to talk to him and what does trebonius mutter
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that hell be so near that his best friends will wish hed been further away
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what is the dramatic irony in the situation when caesar is happy and celebrating with the conspirators
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he thinks they are all friends
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Caesar says theyll make a toast of wine and then leave together. what does brutus say after this
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he has an aside and says he wishes it wasnt like this and that the were actually friends
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A 2 Scene 3 setting
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a street in rome near the capitol
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Artemidoras
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a supporter of caesar and teacher of rheteric that writes a letter warning caesar against the conspirators
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what does artemidoras say after reading his letter (2)
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1) his heart is sad bc caesars greatness cant escape jealous rivals 2) if he doesnt live the fates are on the side of the traitors
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Act 2 Scene 4 setting
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in front of brutus' house
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portia is worried and tells lucius to do what
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to go to the senate and check on brutus bc hes been acting sick and see what suitors are by caesar and what he does
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what does portia say to herself
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she has a mans mind but a womans strength and that its hard for a woman to keep a secret
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suitors
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petitioners
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what is portia convinced she hears
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a fight in the capitol
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what time does the soothsayer say it is when he shows up
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9
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portia asks the gods to help brutus in his endeavor and thinks lucius has heard. How does she play it off?
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she says brutus has a petition caesar wont grant
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Rome is a ____
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republic
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after the two commoners joke around what does marullus ask them
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what good has caesar done for rome since he was in civil war against it
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who did caesar beg for a drink
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titinius
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cassius says we should be ashamed of what
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our age and generation
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cassius says what about caesar and his entourage when returning from race
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anger doth glow on caesars brow and the rest looked like a chidden train
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casca makes rude remarks about?
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the commoners breath and smell
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what is cassius' soliloquy
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youre honorable brutus but can be manipulted
