Which characters in Act 4 act as foils to one another? Shakespeare uses foreshadow here.Īt the end of Act 4 what order does Brutus give to Claudio and Varrus? Why? (Scene 3)īrutus wants them to leave for Philippi because of the dream he just had.Ī foil is a character whose traits contrast with those of another character. This means that Brutus will join Caesar in the afterlife when the men get to Philippi. Caesar tells Brutus that he will meet him in Philippi. What vision does Brutus see once the other men fall asleep? What does this vision say to Brutus? Which literary element is Shakespeare using here? (Scene 3) What does Brutus ask Lucius to do? (Scene 3) What do the 2 men decide they will do with their army? (Scene 3)īrutus’ plan- march to Philippi to meet Antony’s army.Īfter Cassius leaves Brutus’ tent, who comes into it to stay through the night with him? (Scene 3) He wants to gain the men between Sardis and Philippi for his army rather than risking Antony collecting these men. Cassius says that this would wear out Antony’s soldiers and use his supplies. What does Cassius want to do and why? (Scene 3)Ĭassius wants his army to stay in Sardis and wait for Antony to come. Which individual among the senators does he name? (Scene 3)Īnother argument ensues between Brutus and Cassius regarding the battle that will take place. Messala tells Brutus and Cassius that Antony and Octavius have killed hundreds of senators. Where are Antony and Octavius taking their army? (Scene 3) What astonishing fact does Brutus reveal about Portia to Cassius and Brutus? Why did she do it? (Scene 3)īrutus reveals that Portia swallowed burning coals and killed herself out of grief that Antony and Octavius had become so powerful. Brutus and Cassius have made up and are annoyed the poet is interfering their affairs. The poet encourages Brutus and Cassius to get along. What was the poet’s purpose in coming to speak to Brutus and Cassius? (Scene 3)
Cassius gives Brutus a dagger and tells him to stab him with it.
In lines 93 to 107, what is Cassius implying? What does he tell Brutus to do? (Scene 3)Ĭassius is becoming depressed and he feels like he is the only one that has been blamed for Caesar’s death. Why is Cassius Frustrated with Brutus at the beginning of Scene 3?īecause Brutus told Cassius he was greedy. They don’t want their armies to see them arguing. Why do Brutus and Cassius go to the tent alone? He feels guilt (incidents have occurred since) and Cassius and his men are corrupt. He is rethinking what he did in the conspiracy. What does Brutus mean when he says, “ hath given me some worthy cause to wish things done undone…” (Scene II, Lines 8-9)? He compares him to a mule- saying that he is only good for running errands.
How does Antony feel about Lepidus? What does he compare him to?Īntony does not think that Lepidus is strong enough. This suggests that Antony might be corrupt. He wants to cut the amount of money that is going to be given to each Roman. What does Antony send Lepidus to get and what does he want to do with it? What does this suggest about Antony? In the beginning of Act 4, what list are Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus putting together?Ī list of people that they want to kill for joining conspiracy/ supporting Caesar’s murder.Īntony, Octavius, and Lepidus
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