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Flavius
A tribune who scolds citizens for celebrating Caesar.
Murellus
Tribune who criticizes the crowd's loyalty shift.
Caesar's feathers
Symbolizes Caesar's accomplishments and rising power.
Beware the Ides of March
Fortuneteller's warning about Caesar's assassination.
Brutus's internal conflict
Struggle over Caesar's power versus Roman liberty.
Cassius's manipulation
Uses forged letters to sway Brutus against Caesar.
Unnatural wonders
Strange occurrences indicating unrest in Rome.
Caesar's crown refusal
Caesar pretends to decline power to gain favor.
Cassius's threat
He will commit suicide if Caesar becomes king.
Public perception of Caesar
Commoners view him as a hero, others as a threat.
Murellus's description of crowd
Calls citizens 'blocks' and 'stones' to show ignorance.
Flavius's actions
Plans to remove citizens and decorations from streets.
Cassius's disdain for Romans
Believes they act like sheep, following Caesar blindly.
Brutus's fear
Worries about the crowd's reaction to Caesar.
Cassius's qualities disliked by Caesar
Thinks too much, unsociable, and appears hungry.
Caesar's behavior in arena
Feigns humility while seeking public adoration.
Cassius's shame
Expresses frustration over Caesar's potential tyranny.
Crowd's cheers for Caesar
Publicly praises him, despite his false humility.
Flavius and Murellus's goal
To diminish Caesar's growing influence and power.
Brutus's civic duty
Motivates him to consider action against Caesar.
Casca's report
Describes unnatural events as signs of trouble.
Cassius's belief about gods
Claims they are angry at Caesar's ambition.
Brutus's noble status
His reputation is key to the conspiracy's success.
Caesar's Power
Derived from manipulation of submissive Roman people.
Brutus' Role
His presence legitimizes the conspiracy against Caesar.
Brutus' Doubts
Considers reasons for assassinating Caesar.
Cicero's Exclusion
Brutus believes Cicero is a leader, not a follower.
Antony's Fate
Brutus opposes killing Antony to avoid jealousy perception.
Decius' Persuasion
Will convince Caesar to go to Capitol despite illness.
Calphurnia's Fears
Strange events frighten her before Caesar's assassination.
Caesar on Death
Claims death is unavoidable and not to be feared.
Fortune-Tellers' Warning
Advise Caesar to stay home due to bad omens.
Artemidorus' Warning
Plans to deliver a letter to Caesar about conspiracy.
Portia's Secrets
Expresses difficulty in keeping Brutus' secrets.
Portia's Inquiry
Asks Lucius about Brutus' well-being at Capitol.
Portia's Weakness
Attributes her vulnerability to her womanhood.
Conspirators Named
Artemidorus lists eight conspirators against Caesar.
Brutus' Justification
Believes honorable men act for a just cause.
Brutus' Soliloquy
Reflects on doubts regarding Caesar's potential tyranny.
Cicero's Influence
Old orator viewed as a leader in Rome.
Decius' Interpretation
Claims Calphurnia's dream signifies life for Rome.
Strange Omens
Lioness births, graves open, blood rains in clouds.
Brutus' Illness
Portia suspects Brutus is hiding secrets.
Caesar's Message
Instructs Decius to inform senators of his illness.
Brutus' Concerns
Fears Caesar's rise to power may corrupt him.
Soothsayer
Warns Caesar about the Ides of March.
Artemidorus
Urges Caesar to read his warning letter.
Caesar's Authority
Refusal to pardon shows strong belief in power.
Caesar's Dying Words
"Et tu, Brute?" signifies betrayal by Brutus.
Brutus' Justification
Believes killing Caesar prevents tyranny and saves Rome.
Brutus vs. Cassius
Brutus wants transparency; Cassius fears retaliation from Antony.
Antony's Requests
Wants to speak at funeral, access body, and explanation.
Antony's Warnings
Predicts civil war, bloodshed, and Caesar's ghost seeking revenge.
Antony's Strategy
Uses funeral oration to gauge public reaction.
Brutus' Speech
Claims he killed Caesar for the good of Rome.
Antony's Evidence
Cites Caesar's refusal of the crown as non-ambitious.
Caesar's Will
Leaves 75 drachmas to each citizen and parks to Rome.
Mob Mentality
Attacks Cinna shows irrationality and lack of reason.
Proscribed Relatives
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus have condemned relatives.
Antony's Will Change
Wants to alter it for personal gain.
Cinna the Poet
Attacked for his name, not actions.
Brutus' Appeal
Hopes to convince Antony to join their cause.
Cassius' Fear
Worried about Antony inciting revenge.
Caesar's Actions
Brought wealth to Rome, showed compassion for poor.
Public Reaction
Antony manipulates crowd emotions against conspirators.
Caesar's Ambition
Brutus claims ambition led to his assassination.
Antony's Manipulation
Uses rhetoric to sway public opinion after assassination.
Caesar's Will
Document revealing wealth left to Roman citizens.
Antony's Manipulation
Antony exploits public grief for political gain.
Lepidus
Antony views him as a weak tool.
Octavius's View on Lepidus
Octavius respects Lepidus as a loyal ally.
Chained to the Stake
Feeling vulnerable and unsure of trust.
Hot Friend Cooling
Brutus describes weakening friendship with Cassius.
Tent Discussion
Brutus and Cassius avoid public conflict.
Brutus's Accusation
Accuses Cassius of corruption and greed.
Cassius's Despair
Requests Brutus to end his life.
Portia's Death Reaction
Brutus calms down, leading to reconciliation.
March to Philippi
Brutus wants to attack Antony and Octavius.
Sardis Support
Brutus believes Sardis won't aid them.
Antony and Octavius's Fear
Conspirators fear their combined power.
Cassius's Blame
Cassius blames Brutus for their predicament.
Octavius's Vow
Swears to avenge Caesar's death.
Brutus's Arguments
Brutus persuades Cassius to act against enemies.
Cassius's Weary Life
Expresses fatigue and desire for death.
Brutus's Leadership
Brutus allows Antony to speak at funeral.
Antony's Information Gathering
Antony learns plans through loyal informants.
Signs of Disagreement
Antony and Octavius show conflict over strategy.
Ghost of Caesar
Informs Brutus, 'I'll see you at Philippi.'
Public Actions
Antony deduces intentions from Brutus's behavior.
Political Landscape
Antony understands dynamics to gather intelligence.
Cassius' Fear Sign
Eagles circling indicate impending battle doom.
Brutus and Cassius' Agreement
They choose suicide over capture and humiliation.
Brutus' Attack Order
Final stand against Antony's forces; honor in battle.
Cassius' Alienation
Poor decisions lead to distrust among his soldiers.
Titinius' Mission
Sent to identify distant soldiers' allegiance.
Cassius' Mistaken Belief
Thinks Titinius captured, leading to his suicide.
Pindarus' Freedom
Earned by killing Cassius on command.
Cause of Cassius' Death
Misunderstanding leads to despair and suicide.
Titinius' Suicide
Loyalty to Cassius drives him to die.
Brutus on Romans' Deaths
Cassius and Titinius symbolize decline of Roman ideals.
