Caesar review

Match Romansa. at war with himself Cassiusb. fickle Brutusc. envious of Caesar

Describe Caesar’s first appearance in the play.

What do we know about Caesar’s refusal of the crown?

Quote “And when the fit was on him, I did mark How he did shake. This true, this god did shake.” Who said? What aspect of Caesar is he focusing on?

Quote “Fear him not, Caesar. He’s not dangerous. He is a noble Roman, and well given.” Who is speaking? About whom? What do we know here?

What is the purpose of the storm in Act I scene iii?

Quote “Men at some times are masters of their fate” Who said? What does it mean?

Quote “I know where I will wear this dagger then. Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius.” What is Cassius saying that he will do?

Why does Brutus join the conspiracy?

What finally makes Caesar decide to go to the Capitol?

Where does Caesar fall when he dies? Why is it ironic?

Why do the conspirators bathe their hands in Caesar’s blood?

What does Antony do when he meets the conspirators after Caesar’s assassination? Which action is sincere and which is insincere?

Why is Antony’s speech so effective?

What is the main difference between Brutus and Antony’s speeches?

Which character seems to change the most in the play?

Quote “Oh he sits high in all the people’s hearts, And that which would appear offense in us His countenance, like richest alchemy, Will change to worthiness” Who is being described?

Quote “... Dost thou lie so low? Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils, Shrunk to this little measure? Fare thee well.” Who is being described?

Quote “Oh let us have him, for his silver hairs Will purchase us a good opinion.” Who is being desribed?

Quote “What a blunt fellow is this grown to be! He was quick mettle when he went to school.” Who is being described?

Quote “... For his is given To sports, to wildness, and much company.”

What do Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus do when they become triumvirs after the assassination of Caesar?

Why does Brutus want to go to Philippi?

How does the argument between Brutus and Cassius end?

Quote “But I am as constant as the northern star, Of whose true-fixed and resting quality There is no fellow in the firmament.” Who says this? When is it said?

Quote “You know not what you do. Do not consent That Antony speak in his funeral” Who says this? To Whom? Why?

Quote Thou are the ruins of the nobles man That ever lived in the tide of times. Woe to the hand that shed this costly blood.” Who said this? About whom? What does the speaker plan to do?

Quote “Set honor in one eye and death i’ the other, And I will look on both indifferently.” Who said this? To whom? What does this quote say about the speaker?

Quote “... I did send to you For certain sums of gold, which you denied me; For I can raise no money by vile means.” Who said? To Whom? What is ironic about this statement?

Quote “I shall have glory by this losing day More than Octavius and Mark Antony By this vile conquest shall attain to.” Who said this? What action is he considering?

Quote “Let him be Caesar” Who said this? About whom? What does this show about the speaker?

Quote “Now let it work. Mischief thou art afoot; Take thou what course thou wilt!” Who is the speaker? What is he referring to?

Quote “Think you I am no stronger than my sex, Being so fathered, and so husbanded? Tell me your counsels, I will not disclose them.” Who said this? To whom? Why is the speaker saying this?