THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR

Who is Flavius and Marullus and why do they dislike the celebration for Caesar? - Answer-Flavius is a conspirator against Julius Caesar and also a senator. Marullus is a senator as well. Marullus and Flavius dislike the celebration for Julius Caesar because Pompey was killed by Caesar and they wanted Pompey to rule. What is the soothsayer's warning - Answer-The warning was to beware the ides of March. The 15th of March. Who is Cassius and why does he flatter Brutus? - Answer-Cassius is a conspirator against Julius Caesar. He flatters Brutus in order to get Brutus to join him and the other conspirators in the conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar. What is the purpose for Cassius' two stories about Caesar? - Answer-Cassius marvels to think that a man with such feeble constitution should now stand at the head of the civilized world. What is Brutus' internal conflict? - Answer-Brutus isn't sure whether or not Caesar should die. What is Brutus' tragic flaw? - Answer-Brutus' tragic flaw is that he is too trusting. What is Caesar's view of Cassius? - Answer-Caesar sees Cassius as a dangerous man. The reason why is because Caesar describes that men like Cassius are never comfortable while someone ranks up higher than them. Also, he doesn't like to read and he never smiles. What is Caesar's reaction to being offered the crown? - Answer-Caesar refused the crown three times, but Casca could tell he wanted it. Who is Casca and what does he think the storm represents? - Answer-Casca is a public figure that opposed to Caesar's rise to power. The storm symbolically reflected the growing conspiracy afoot to murder Caesar. Why does Cassius want Brutus as part of the plot? - Answer-People respect Brutus and will accept what he does. What is Caesar's tragic flaw? - Answer-Caesar's tragic flaws were ambition and arrogance. What is the purpose for having Lucius tell Brutus what day it is? - Answer-He woke before daybreak and he hasn't gotten good sleep.