Honors Eng. 10 - Julius Ceasar

Mark Antony

although I disagree with Brutus's actions, I know his heart was in the right place

Artimidoris

I tried to deliver a letter of warning to Caesar but I am ignored

Brutus

I am swayed by an anonymous letter that was left on the windowsill in my study

Caesar’s ghost

I suggest a Brutus that he'll die in Philippi

Calpernia

I am touched by Antony during the Feast of Lupercal call in hopes of producing an heir

Casca

I'm the first of the conspirators to stab Caesar

Cassius

If I have to manipulate Brutus to convince him to join the conspiracy, so be it

Cicero

Brutus is not what me to be a part of the conspirators' plan

Cinna

I'm attacked by a mob in a case of mistaken identity

Decius

By manipulating Caesar, I'm able to get him to the Assassination spot on time

Flavius

I take down decorations that were put up to celebrate Caesar’s victory over Pompey

Julius Caesar

I’m epileptic, deaf in my left ear, and probably infertile, but the people still love me.

Lepidus

I’m a member of the new, post-Caesar triumvirate, but Antony doesn’t respect me

Lucius

I am Brutus's faithful servant, always running his errands and bringing him messages

Octavius

I am Caesar’s heir

Pompey

While on the run, I am killed in Egypt

Portia

I swallowed burning coals

Soothsayer

I warn Caesar about the Ides of March

Shakespeare

I found a clever way to criticize the monarchy of England

Titinius

After learning about Cassius' death, I kill myself too, with Cassius’ sword

what year was the play written?

1955

What is the setting of the play?

Rome

What three people made up their original triumvirate?

Pompey, Caesar, Crassus

What event does the play immediately begin after?

Pompey’s death - Battle of Pharsalus

What are the dates of the Feast of Lupercal? What happens during the feast?

February 13-15. People are celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey. Marrulus and Flavius tear down decorations. At the race, where Calpurnia is whipped, Caesar recieves A warning from the soothsayer.

Who offers the crown to Caesar? How many times does it offered?

Antony. 3

How do Brutus and Cassius find out about Caesar refusing the crown?

Casca informs Brutus and Cassius about Caesar and Anthony

What bad omens has Casca seen the night before they plan to murder Caesar?

A man with his hand on fire, a lion in the market, an owl during the day

Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar?

Brutus is a very highly respected Roman that the people will listen to.

What date is the Ides of March?

March 13

What does Brutus say about the conspirators making an oath to kill Caesar?

Brutus says they shouldn’t have to make an oath, they should do it because its the right thing to do.

How does Brutus feel about killing Antony? What is his reasoning for this?

Brutus does not want to kill Antony because it is unnecessary and Antony will be nothing without Caesar.

Why does Calpurnia not want Caesar to go to the Senate?

Calpurnia had a dream that a statue of Caesar had 100 spouts of blood pouring out of him and romans were happily washing their hands in it.

What ploy does Metellus Cimber use to get Caesar’s attention before he is killed?

Metellus Cimber asks about his brother who was exiled from Rome

Before appearing before the conspirators’, what does Mark Antony do?

Antony makes a deal with them to not hurt him

What reason does Brutus give to the citizens for why he killed Caesae?

He said Caesar was too ambitious and he died for the betterment of the people

Who also speaks at Caesar’s funeral? What does he say was in Caesar’s will?

Mark Antony speaks at the funeral and say that Caesar left his land/garden and a large sum of money to each Roman

Why is Brutus upset with how Cassius has raised money for the war effort?

Brutus says Cassius is taking too many bribes and then not giving the money to Brutus

Who is Brutus visited by before the battle at Philippi?

The ghost of Caesar

According to the play, how many times was Caesar stabbed?

33

How do the following characters die: Portia, Cassius, Brutus.

Portia- swallowed hot coals. Cassius- has Pindarus kill him. Brutus- had Strato hold the sword while he killed himself

What does Antony say about Brutus at the end of the play?

Brutus was a very noble Roman and was the most noble of the conspirators

At the end of the play, what does Octavius say they will do for Brutus

have an official military burial