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One way is in the comments he makes to Brutus that Caesar have to be rescued from drowning by him (Cassius) during the course of a swimming race between the two...he used this kind of reasoning, plus tactics of flattery alternated with other verbal / rhetorical strategies, to secure Brutus in the plot to assassinate Caesar.
And thus ended Caesar's direct participation in the destruction of the Imperial Republic
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Cassius compared the storm to whom?
Cassius compared the storm to Caesar because they were both powerful. It was the belief of Cassius that, like a storm, Caesar would wreak havoc on the state of Rome.
What Shakespeare play features Octavius and Cassius?
Julius Caesar
What meaning does Cassius interpret form the storm?
Cassius interprets that the storm is the gods way of telling the people that Caesar was becoming too powerful, which we all know is bogus and Cassius just didn't like Caesar.
What does Cassius say about Caesar's strength compared to other mortals?
Cassius believes that Caesar is no better than any other mortal man in Rome. Cassius tells Brutus of two times in which he had to take care of/save Caesar. His stories prove how un-god like Caesar really is~VLB
What most surprises Caesar when he is attacked?
Caesar: "Et tu, Brute? Then fall Caesar!" What surprised Caesar most when he was getting stabbed by seven swords is that the fact that one of his close friend betrayed him. Caesar was less surprised by others like Cassius to stab him but he wasn't okay with Brutus.
Why did Cassius start conspiracy?
Because Cassius resents the fact that the Roman people have looking up to Caesar as if he was a god, and he did not like that.
What does Caesar observe about Cassius?
Cassius and Caesar, according to Shakespeare's play, were childhood friends (Cassius told a story of how he even saved Caesar from drowning in the Tiber River). Obviously, they were once good friends. However, Caesar gained more power and disregarded Cassius (Cassius also became more jealous and was not so friendly in return). Caesar had new friends, like Antony and Brutus, who were loyal to him. Caesar did not need Cassius to be his friend; he felt threatened by Cassius at one point. He said to Antony that he did not trust him (he was a thinker, probably plotting something devious). Caesar had hubris and did not feel threatened, really, by anyone. Obviously, Caesar undermined Cassius and did not care for him as a friend.
What does Cassius's description of Caesar in scene 2 tell us about Caesar What does it tell us about Cassius?
In Scene 2 of "Julius Caesar," Cassius describes Caesar as physically weak and vulnerable, emphasizing his swimming ability and how he once saved him from drowning. This portrayal highlights Caesar's humanity and fragility, contrasting with the god-like status others attribute to him. Cassius’s disdain for Caesar reveals his deeper motivations; he perceives Caesar as a threat to Roman freedom and resents the power he wields, showcasing Cassius's envy and ambition. Overall, their interaction underscores the tension between perception and reality in leadership.
Why didn't people like Caesar?
Caesar got influenced very easily by Cassius and the other conspirators. Moreover, some people thought that Caesar was very ambitious and was a threat to democracy. Cassius and the other conspirators were jealous of Caesar and didn't like Caesar as he was very brave, was a great warrior in battles and was the appropriate candidate for the throne of Rome.
Why is Cassius the antagonist in Julius Caesar give an example?
because he killed Caesar out of jealousy and not for the good of Rome like Brutus did
How would you describe the play's conflict as it is established in act 1 of Julius Caesar?
Cassius has a beef with Julius Caesar, the dictator of Rome, and he is trying to recruit like-minded souls like Brutus and Casca to his cause. The conflict we see in Act 1 is between Cassius and Caesar.
What traits does Caesar object to in Cassius?
doesnt like plays. rarely smiles not comfortable with people of a higher rank Caesar dislikes Cassius very much. He says that Cassius thinks too much and is therefore dangerous. Caesar is suspicious of him because he does not delight in things such as plays and music, and hardly ever smiles. He states that Cassius is to be feared, rather than outright saying he fears him.
