julius caesar act 4 and 5

Which relatives of the three leaders are among the proscribed people?

Lepidus brother and Antony's nephew

How does Antony want a change Caesar's will and why?

They are going to take money from Caesar's will to pay the soldiers.

Antony and Octavius have different opinions of Lepidus. Summarize their views

Antony feels that Lepidus should be used but not be allowed to rule.

Octavius thinks lepidus is experienced and trained soldier.

What does Octavius mean when he says "we are chained to the stake"?

We have many enemies and without an army we are vulnerable to them.

Brutus refers to Cassius as a "Warm friend cooling." What does Brutus mean.

Brutus mean. has been acting like less of a friend.

Why do Cassius and Brutus go inside Brutus' tent to talk?

So that there soldiers won't see their leaders fighting/arguing

Cassius says Brutus has wronged him by...

not pardoning Lucius Pella

Of what dies Brutus accuse Cassius?

taking bribes himself

Cassius says he is "Weary of living". What does he ask Brutus to do?

To take his dagger and kill him/ put it in his heart

How does Brutus and Cassius react to the news of Portia's death?

Brutus seems unaffected

Cassius seems surprised

WHat message does the ghost of Caesar give Brutus?

He will see him at Philippi

How does Portia die?

Swallows hot coals

Why does Portia kill herself?

She fears that Antony will kill her and that brutus left her.

How does Antony know that Brutus and Cassius are planning?

He had spies in their camp

What does Antony say to the conspirators' reason for challenging him and Octavius at Philippi?

They want to look brave.

List two signs that show Antony and Octavius are not getting along. Write the line numbers for your answers in the column at the right.

1. Why Brutus and assins have come to Philippi.

2. They argue which direction to move their armies.

what does Cassius mean when he says, "Now Brutus you have only yourself to thank."

For Antony still being alive

Octavius draws his sword against the conspirators and vows not to sheathe it and until...

1. If he has avenged Julius Caesar's death

2. if octavius died

WHat sign makes Cassius fear the coming battle?

the eagles, vultures, and ravens that flew over the army.

What do cassius and Brutus agree to do if they lose the battle and why?

It sounds like they will kill themselves to avoid the shame of being dragged through rome.

Why does Brutus order an attack at this time?

It looks like Octavius army is unprepared

Cassius says,"I have become the enemy of my own soldiers." What does he mean?

He had to kill his flag hearer who was retreating.

Why does cassius send Titinius to the battlefield?

To find out if there are friends or enemies their

What does Cassius believe happens to Titinius?

He believed he was captured by the enemy.

How does Pindarus, a prisoner, earn his freedom?

He killed Cassius.

According to Titinius, what caused Cassius' death?

A misunderstanding.

Why does Titinius take his own life?

He does it to honor Cassius.

Why does Brutus refer to Cassius and Titinius as the last of all Romans?

They were the last high ranked soldiers on his side.

How does Antony order that his captive Lucilius should be treated and why?

He does not kill him because of how honorable he is

What does Brutus ask Clitus, Dardanius and Volumnius to do?

He wants them to kill him. They all say no

How does Brutus die?

Strato holds the sword and Brutus runs into it

What are Brutus dying words?

Caesar, now be still I kill'd not thee with half so good a will

Why dies octavius invite all fo Brutus' soldiers to join his own men?

They were all already romans

In what way does Antony honor Brutus?

He says that Brutus was the most honorable Roman of them all and killed Caesar for the right reasons.

How does octavius show respect for Brutus?

Proper burial, brutus' body will be in octavius tent tonight.