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104 Cards in this Set
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How does Shakespeare make the common people paper appear to be less noble?
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Have no name, not acting serious when they should be
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What are the people doing that angers Marullus and Flavis? Why does this anger them?
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They are celebrating victory. Wont answer them Directly about their questions. Not Working
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What actions do Marullus and Flavius take to correct the situation?
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They scatter the rest of the commoners. They hope that turning away some of Coesar's supporters will prevent him from becoming too powerful.
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Why does Caesar want Caphuria to stand in Anthony's path during the race in honor of the feast of Lupercal?
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Calpernia is sterile and it is a superstition that women can become fertile if touched by one of the racer.
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What is Anthony's response to Caesars instructions? What does this suggest about their relationship?
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He says that he remembers when Caesar says"Do This" it must be performed. Anthony listens to whatever Caesar Says
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What is Caesars reaction to the soothsayer's warning?
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He says that he is a dreamer an makes him leave
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What complaint does Cassius make about Brutus's behavior towards him? How does Brutus answer this complaint?
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He hasn’t seen the friendliness in his face. That he used to see. Brutus answers that he has been frowning at himself
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Cassius's story attacks what aspect of Caesars' makedp? What is this attack supposed to say to Brutus?
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That he is human and not immortal. Attacks his weaknesses. That Caesar shouldn’t be king because he is weak like the rest of us.
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What does Cassius mean by the following statement? " Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Caesars." (147)
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He is just as persuasive
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How does Brutus respond to Cassius's attack?
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Stop trying to convince me . I will let you know what I decide.
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What astute observation does Caesars make of Cassius?
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That Casius thinks too much.Affraid he could betray him.
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What faults does Caesars see in Cassius's nature
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He smiles to much, too quiet, observes too much.
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What does Caesars mean by the following statement? "I rather tell thee what is to be feared/than what I fear; for always I am Caesars?
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He's not going to admit a weakness
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What does this statement show about Caesars nature?
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Hes arrogent
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What information does Casca give about Marullus and Flavius?
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That they were punished in some way
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At the end of the scene, what plans does Cassius make to sway Brutus to his cause?
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Write letters pretending they are from other citizens.
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What wondrous things has Casca seen on this night
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Lion,Storm, Mens with hands on fire, Devastated Women.
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What reason does Cassius give for the terrible storm?
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An Omen of bad things to come to Caesar.
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What important news does Casca give Cassius about the Senate's plan?
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They want to make Caesar king of all Roman Territory except Rome, Where he would just be considered leader.
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What does Casius mean by the following statement? "He were no lion, were not Romans hinds." (106)
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The hinds are females and trash for allowing Caesar to come to power.
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What instruction does Casca give Cinna that that will help sway Brutus to their cause?
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Cassius gives Cinna several notes addressed to Brutus along with instructions about where each note should be placed
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What reason does Casca give for wanting Brutus to join their cause?
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The People love Brutus
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What Strange and horrible things does Calphurnia report to Caesar that have been seen that night?
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She Dreams about a fountain of blood & Caesars statue is bleeding
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What does Calphurnia mean by the following statement? "When beggars die, there are no comets seen;/ The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princess."(3031)
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When the poor die no one cares, but when a prince dies, the heavens cry.
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How does Decius convince Caesar to go to the Capitol?
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Don't be a women, be a man.
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What is Artemidorus's Plan?
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Stand in streets & wait for Caesar; hand him a letter warning about the plot to kill him
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Why is Portia so nervous and upset? On what errand does she send Lucius?
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Found out plot to kill Caesar, worried about Brutus.
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In regard to Artemidorus's request, how does Caesars' nobility doom him?
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To see Caesars Arrogance
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What is Metellus Cimber's petition to Caesars? What is Caesars' response and why does he give this response?
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To unbanish his brother, to bring him back. Caesar says no because he is never wrong.
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What does Brutus instruct the conspirators to do before they go before the public? Why does he instruct them to do this?
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Dip their hands in Caesars blood, so everyone looks equally guilty
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What request does Anthony's servant bring to Brutus? What is Brutus's response?
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Wants to know if Antony could return & not be killed. Brutus says yes.
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What does Cassius object to letting Anthony speak at Caesars funeral? What reassurance does Brutus give him?
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It might influence people to think killing Caesar was wrong, that Marc Antony was their friend now & there was blood on his hands too
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What promise does Anthony give Brutus about his funeral speech?
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He wont speak bad of them & will only speak good of Caesar
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After being left alone with Caesar's body, what does Anthony promise to do?
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To take revenge, to retaliate against them.
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What reason does Brutus give for murdering Caesar? What is the crowd's reaction?
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He was too ambitious, they eventually end up agreeing with him
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What final mistake does Brutus make in letting Anthony speak?
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By leaving Antony alone & walking away.
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Why does Anthony read Caesar's will to the people?
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Because he leaves them money & property. They do it so they will support the idea that Caesars death was wrong.
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At the end of the scene, what are the fates of Brutus and Cassius
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Banished from Rome. Marc Antony & Octavious are out to kill them
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What are Anthony, Octavius, and Lepidus doing at the beginning of the Scene?
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They are making a list of people they are going to kill
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Why do they want Caesars will? What is ironic about this?
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They wanna add more people to the hit list, they are killing Caesars friends,traders, power hungry.
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What is Anthony's Plan for Lepidus? What is his reason?
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They are going to kill him because he might become too powerful.
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What does Brutus tell Lucilius about dying love?
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Love that begins to sickin and decay has no tricks
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What practical instruction does Brutus give Cassius about their disagreement? What is unusual about this?
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Come inside the tent, don’t argue in public. They wont argue in public, yet they will kill someone in public.
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What wrong Does Cassius say Brutus has done him?
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That he is ignoring him & does not include him in the defense.
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In response, what does Brutus condemn Cassius for doing?
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You openly supported Lucius. Who they are trying to get rid of.
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What does Cassius threaten to do if Brutus continues to "urge" him?
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He threatens to kill Brutus.
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According to Brutus, how has Cassius wronged him?
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He would not load him money
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To prove that he has been wronged, what does Cassius tell Brutus to do to him?
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Kill Him
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What is the real reason for Brutus's ill temper? Give all of the Details
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Because Portia died, Worried about Marc Antony killing him, has no money
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Messala brings what ill news of the triumvirate's actions in Rome?
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They have killed at least 100 people in power
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What reason does Cassius give for NOT going directly to Philippi?
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Bad idea, let them attack us first
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What reason does Brutus give for going directly to Philippi? Who prevails?
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The army is going to decline soon, alliances may crumble, cant hold up muh longer,WE ARE RIGHT, Brutus
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How does Shakespeare make the common people paper appear to be less noble?
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Have no name, not acting serious when they should be
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What are the people doing that angers Marullus and Flavis? Why does this anger them?
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They are celebrating victory. Wont answer them Directly about their questions. Not Working
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What actions do Marullus and Flavius take to correct the situation?
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They scatter the rest of the commoners. They hope that turning away some of Coesar's supporters will prevent him from becoming too powerful.
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Why does Caesar want Caphuria to stand in Anthony's path during the race in honor of the feast of Lupercal?
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Calpernia is sterile and it is a superstition that women can become fertile if touched by one of the racer.
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What is Anthony's response to Caesars instructions? What does this suggest about their relationship?
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He says that he remembers when Caesar says"Do This" it must be performed. Anthony listens to whatever Caesar Says
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What is Caesars reaction to the soothsayer's warning?
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He says that he is a dreamer an makes him leave
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What complaint does Cassius make about Brutus's behavior towards him? How does Brutus answer this complaint?
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He hasn’t seen the friendliness in his face. That he used to see. Brutus answers that he has been frowning at himself
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Cassius's story attacks what aspect of Caesars' makedp? What is this attack supposed to say to Brutus?
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That he is human and not immortal. Attacks his weaknesses. That Caesar shouldn’t be king because he is weak like the rest of us.
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What does Cassius mean by the following statement? " Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Caesars." (147)
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He is just as persuasive
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How does Brutus respond to Cassius's attack?
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Stop trying to convince me . I will let you know what I decide.
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What astute observation does Caesars make of Cassius?
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That Casius thinks too much.Affraid he could betray him.
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What faults does Caesars see in Cassius's nature
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He smiles to much, too quiet, observes too much.
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What does Caesars mean by the following statement? "I rather tell thee what is to be feared/than what I fear; for always I am Caesars?
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He's not going to admit a weakness
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What does this statement show about Caesars nature?
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Hes arrogent
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What information does Casca give about Marullus and Flavius?
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That they were punished in some way
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At the end of the scene, what plans does Cassius make to sway Brutus to his cause?
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Write letters pretending they are from other citizens.
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What wondrous things has Casca seen on this night
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Lion,Storm, Mens with hands on fire, Devastated Women.
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What reason does Cassius give for the terrible storm?
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An Omen of bad things to come to Caesar.
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What important news does Casca give Cassius about the Senate's plan?
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They want to make Caesar king of all Roman Territory except Rome, Where he would just be considered leader.
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What does Casius mean by the following statement? "He were no lion, were not Romans hinds." (106)
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The hinds are females and trash for allowing Caesar to come to power.
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What instruction does Casca give Cinna that that will help sway Brutus to their cause?
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Cassius gives Cinna several notes addressed to Brutus along with instructions about where each note should be placed
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What reason does Casca give for wanting Brutus to join their cause?
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The People love Brutus
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What Strange and horrible things does Calphurnia report to Caesar that have been seen that night?
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She Dreams about a fountain of blood & Caesars statue is bleeding
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What does Calphurnia mean by the following statement? "When beggars die, there are no comets seen;/ The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princess."(3031)
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When the poor die no one cares, but when a prince dies, the heavens cry.
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How does Decius convince Caesar to go to the Capitol?
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Don't be a women, be a man.
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What is Artemidorus's Plan?
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Stand in streets & wait for Caesar; hand him a letter warning about the plot to kill him
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Why is Portia so nervous and upset? On what errand does she send Lucius?
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Found out plot to kill Caesar, worried about Brutus.
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In regard to Artemidorus's request, how does Caesars' nobility doom him?
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To see Caesars Arrogance
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What is Metellus Cimber's petition to Caesars? What is Caesars' response and why does he give this response?
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To unbanish his brother, to bring him back. Caesar says no because he is never wrong.
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What does Brutus instruct the conspirators to do before they go before the public? Why does he instruct them to do this?
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Dip their hands in Caesars blood, so everyone looks equally guilty
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What request does Anthony's servant bring to Brutus? What is Brutus's response?
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Wants to know if Antony could return & not be killed. Brutus says yes.
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What does Cassius object to letting Anthony speak at Caesars funeral? What reassurance does Brutus give him?
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It might influence people to think killing Caesar was wrong, that Marc Antony was their friend now & there was blood on his hands too
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What promise does Anthony give Brutus about his funeral speech?
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He wont speak bad of them & will only speak good of Caesar
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After being left alone with Caesar's body, what does Anthony promise to do?
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To take revenge, to retaliate against them.
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What reason does Brutus give for murdering Caesar? What is the crowd's reaction?
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He was too ambitious, they eventually end up agreeing with him
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What final mistake does Brutus make in letting Anthony speak?
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By leaving Antony alone & walking away.
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Why does Anthony read Caesar's will to the people?
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Because he leaves them money & property. They do it so they will support the idea that Caesars death was wrong.
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At the end of the scene, what are the fates of Brutus and Cassius
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Banished from Rome. Marc Antony & Octavious are out to kill them
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What are Anthony, Octavius, and Lepidus doing at the beginning of the Scene?
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They are making a list of people they are going to kill
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Why do they want Caesars will? What is ironic about this?
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They wanna add more people to the hit list, they are killing Caesars friends,traders, power hungry.
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What is Anthony's Plan for Lepidus? What is his reason?
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They are going to kill him because he might become too powerful.
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What does Brutus tell Lucilius about dying love?
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Love that begins to sickin and decay has no tricks
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What practical instruction does Brutus give Cassius about their disagreement? What is unusual about this?
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Come inside the tent, don’t argue in public. They wont argue in public, yet they will kill someone in public.
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What wrong Does Cassius say Brutus has done him?
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That he is ignoring him & does not include him in the defense.
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In response, what does Brutus condemn Cassius for doing?
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You openly supported Lucius. Who they are trying to get rid of.
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What does Cassius threaten to do if Brutus continues to "urge" him?
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He threatens to kill Brutus.
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According to Brutus, how has Cassius wronged him?
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He would not load him money
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To prove that he has been wronged, what does Cassius tell Brutus to do to him?
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Kill Him
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What is the real reason for Brutus's ill temper? Give all of the Details
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Because Portia died, Worried about Marc Antony killing him, has no money
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Messala brings what ill news of the triumvirate's actions in Rome?
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They have killed at least 100 people in power
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What reason does Cassius give for NOT going directly to Philippi?
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Bad idea, let them attack us first
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What reason does Brutus give for going directly to Philippi? Who prevails?
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The army is going to decline soon, alliances may crumble, cant hold up muh longer,WE ARE RIGHT, Brutus
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