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Caesar Acts 4 and 5
Who are the members of the second triumvirate? Antony Octavius Lepidus
Name two things that Antony does or says that demonstrate he is a changed man since the end of Act 3 (And not for the better - what are they doing at the beginning of this scene, what about the will)
Antony is planning on changing Caesar’s will so the people don't get as much, he is also making a list of people to kill.
He calls one of his friends a donkey because he's only using him for the work Antony doesn't want to do.
Antony compares Lepidus to a donkey because a. he is only useful for doing the work Antony doesn’t want to do. b. he is stubborn. c. he complains a lot about his work. d. he is lazy.
After Brutus and Cassius meet and begin to argue, Brutus suggests meeting privately in his tent instead. Why is this a good idea? This is a good idea because both armies have eyes there, and they don’t want to seem like bad leaders. Act IV, Sc. 3: A military camp near Sardis, in Brutus’ tent
Cassius claims that Brutus a. publicly disgraced a friend of his. b. disregarded his requests. c. chose the wrong time for disciplining minor offenses. d. all of the above
Whose death has Brutus been sorrowing over? How did she die? Brutus is grieving over Portia’s death, and she died from swallowing hot coals.
The quarrel between Brutus and Cassius at camp near Sardis shows a. how the conspiracy is disintegrating. b. Brutus’ growing ability to deal with practical problems. c. Cassius’ ability to manipulate Brutus.
While speaking with Cassius, what military action does Brutus want to take? What is one reason he gives for doing this? Why does Cassius disagree? While speaking with Cassius, Brutus wants to take his armies to Phillipi, and his reason is that the people there will be in shock so they will win. Cassius disagrees because he thinks the people of Phillipi will side with the other armies, and Brutus and Cassius will lose.
Who makes a surprise appearance at the end of this scene? What does he say to Brutus? Caesar’s ghost makes a surprise appearance at the end of this scene and he tells Brutus that he will see him at Philippi.
1. What do Octavius and Antony argue about? What conflict does this mirror from Act IV?
Octavius and Antony argue about what actions to take for the war. This conflict mirrors Brutus and Cassius’s conflict about where to go to fight in Act IV.
2. What is significant about this day for Cassius?
This day is significant for Cassius because it is his birthday and the day he died.
3. What are two things Brutus says he will never do, even if he loses the war?
Two things that Brutus says he will never do even if he loses the war is commit suicide and be paraded around Rome in triumph.
4. Do Cassius and Brutus think they will win? Cite a line from the play that you think demonstrates their mindset.
At this point Cassius and Brutus do not think they will win, and a line that demonstrates their mindset is “The gods today stand friendly that we may,
Lovers in peace, lead on our days to age.
But since the affairs of men rest still incertain,
Let’s reason with the worst that may befall.”
1. How does Brutus feel about the battle at this point?
Brutus believes that he can win the battle at this point because the other armies are vulnerable and low-spirited.
1. Who wins the first battle?
Antony wins the first battle.
2. Why does Cassius decide to kill himself?
Cassius decides to kill himself because he thinks his friend Tinnitus is dead.
3. What mistake caused Cassius’s death?
The mistake that caused Cassius’s death is he thought the opposite army was cheering in victory and that his friends were dead, but in reality his army was cheering and Tinnitus was alive.
1. Who does Lucilius pretend to be? What happens to Lucilius?
Lucilius pretends to be Brutus, and Lucilius is taken to be kept safe as a valuable prisoner.
1. How does Brutus die?
Brutus dies by suicide.
2. According to Marc Antony, how does Brutus compare with the rest of the conspirators?
According to Marc Antony, Brutus was noble and didn't do what he did out of jealousy. He did it for the good of Rome.
Caesar Acts 4 and 5
Who are the members of the second triumvirate? Antony Octavius Lepidus
Name two things that Antony does or says that demonstrate he is a changed man since the end of Act 3 (And not for the better - what are they doing at the beginning of this scene, what about the will)
Antony is planning on changing Caesar’s will so the people don't get as much, he is also making a list of people to kill.
He calls one of his friends a donkey because he's only using him for the work Antony doesn't want to do.
Antony compares Lepidus to a donkey because a. he is only useful for doing the work Antony doesn’t want to do. b. he is stubborn. c. he complains a lot about his work. d. he is lazy.
After Brutus and Cassius meet and begin to argue, Brutus suggests meeting privately in his tent instead. Why is this a good idea? This is a good idea because both armies have eyes there, and they don’t want to seem like bad leaders. Act IV, Sc. 3: A military camp near Sardis, in Brutus’ tent
Cassius claims that Brutus a. publicly disgraced a friend of his. b. disregarded his requests. c. chose the wrong time for disciplining minor offenses. d. all of the above
Whose death has Brutus been sorrowing over? How did she die? Brutus is grieving over Portia’s death, and she died from swallowing hot coals.
The quarrel between Brutus and Cassius at camp near Sardis shows a. how the conspiracy is disintegrating. b. Brutus’ growing ability to deal with practical problems. c. Cassius’ ability to manipulate Brutus.
While speaking with Cassius, what military action does Brutus want to take? What is one reason he gives for doing this? Why does Cassius disagree? While speaking with Cassius, Brutus wants to take his armies to Phillipi, and his reason is that the people there will be in shock so they will win. Cassius disagrees because he thinks the people of Phillipi will side with the other armies, and Brutus and Cassius will lose.
Who makes a surprise appearance at the end of this scene? What does he say to Brutus? Caesar’s ghost makes a surprise appearance at the end of this scene and he tells Brutus that he will see him at Philippi.
1. What do Octavius and Antony argue about? What conflict does this mirror from Act IV?
Octavius and Antony argue about what actions to take for the war. This conflict mirrors Brutus and Cassius’s conflict about where to go to fight in Act IV.
2. What is significant about this day for Cassius?
This day is significant for Cassius because it is his birthday and the day he died.
3. What are two things Brutus says he will never do, even if he loses the war?
Two things that Brutus says he will never do even if he loses the war is commit suicide and be paraded around Rome in triumph.
4. Do Cassius and Brutus think they will win? Cite a line from the play that you think demonstrates their mindset.
At this point Cassius and Brutus do not think they will win, and a line that demonstrates their mindset is “The gods today stand friendly that we may,
Lovers in peace, lead on our days to age.
But since the affairs of men rest still incertain,
Let’s reason with the worst that may befall.”
1. How does Brutus feel about the battle at this point?
Brutus believes that he can win the battle at this point because the other armies are vulnerable and low-spirited.
1. Who wins the first battle?
Antony wins the first battle.
2. Why does Cassius decide to kill himself?
Cassius decides to kill himself because he thinks his friend Tinnitus is dead.
3. What mistake caused Cassius’s death?
The mistake that caused Cassius’s death is he thought the opposite army was cheering in victory and that his friends were dead, but in reality his army was cheering and Tinnitus was alive.
1. Who does Lucilius pretend to be? What happens to Lucilius?
Lucilius pretends to be Brutus, and Lucilius is taken to be kept safe as a valuable prisoner.
1. How does Brutus die?
Brutus dies by suicide.
2. According to Marc Antony, how does Brutus compare with the rest of the conspirators?
According to Marc Antony, Brutus was noble and didn't do what he did out of jealousy. He did it for the good of Rome.
