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Who said Flatterers now brutus thank yourself this tongue had not offended so today if Cassius might have ruled?
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What does Cassius mean when he says Brutus can thank himself for the offending tongue?
The line is "Flatterers! Now, Brutus, thank yourself: This tongue had not offended so to-day, If Cassius might have ruled." in Act V Scene 1. Antony, Octavian, Brutus and Cassius are engaged in the traditional pre-battle shouting match. Antony has just let go with an attack on Brutus and Cassius, calling them flatterers because they sucked up to Caesar while Casca snuck up on him from behind. This is why Cassius says "Flatterers!" Then he turns to speak to Brutus, and says, "This tongue had not offended so today if Cassius might have ruled." "This tongue" is Cassius's tongue and it has, he thinks, offended Antony, so what he is saying is that his tongue would not have offended Antony so much if Cassius had his way. Or possibly it might mean Antony's tongue which has offended Cassius. Either way, what he is talking about is that conversation way back in Act 2 Scene 1 (remember?) where Cassius said "I think it is not meet Mark Antony, so well beloved of Caesar, should outlive Caesar." He means that if Brutus had agreed with Cassius at that point Antony would be dead and would not be around to take or give offence (or, more importantly, to lead an army against them three acts later). Thanks a heap, Brutus. Or in other words, "Now Brutus, thank yourself."
What happened to Cassius and brutus?
Brutus kills himself, as does cassius.
Why do Brutus and Cassius fight before entering battle?
U are awesome. Brutus and Cassius fight because Brutus was angry at CAssius. When Cassius was sleeping Brutus came in with a knife. SO close that almost Cassius died but no Cassius woke up and took a knife beside him and knife fight Brutus. It was so long because Cassius threw a knife at Brutus And Brutus DIED
When brutus received the word that Cassius was not happy how did describe Cassius?
Cassius convinced Brutus that it was right to kill Caesar and Brutus plots to kill him.
How does the argument between Brutus and Cassius end?
Brutus orders Cassius to stap him in the heart but Cassius refuses.
What does Cassius mean when he says Brutus can thank himself for the offending tongue?
The line is "Flatterers! Now, Brutus, thank yourself: This tongue had not offended so to-day, If Cassius might have ruled." in Act V Scene 1. Antony, Octavian, Brutus and Cassius are engaged in the traditional pre-battle shouting match. Antony has just let go with an attack on Brutus and Cassius, calling them flatterers because they sucked up to Caesar while Casca snuck up on him from behind. This is why Cassius says "Flatterers!" Then he turns to speak to Brutus, and says, "This tongue had not offended so today if Cassius might have ruled." "This tongue" is Cassius's tongue and it has, he thinks, offended Antony, so what he is saying is that his tongue would not have offended Antony so much if Cassius had his way. Or possibly it might mean Antony's tongue which has offended Cassius. Either way, what he is talking about is that conversation way back in Act 2 Scene 1 (remember?) where Cassius said "I think it is not meet Mark Antony, so well beloved of Caesar, should outlive Caesar." He means that if Brutus had agreed with Cassius at that point Antony would be dead and would not be around to take or give offence (or, more importantly, to lead an army against them three acts later). Thanks a heap, Brutus. Or in other words, "Now Brutus, thank yourself."
What mistake does Cassius still blame brutus for in act v?
After Antony is rude to them, Cassius says, "Now, Brutus, thank yourself. This tongue had not offended so today if Cassius might have ruled." In other words, if Brutus had listened to him and killed Antony back in Act III they wouldn't have had to listen to this kind of abuse.
How does Cassius respond to the death of brutus?
Cassius does not respond to the death of Brutus as Cassius dies before Brutus does. Brutus responds to Cassius' death with tender words.
What happened to Cassius and brutus?
Brutus kills himself, as does cassius.
How are Cassius and Brutus related?
Cassius and Brutus are related because Gaius Cassius was actually married to Marcus Brutus' sister Junia Tertia. This makes Cassius and Brutus brothers-in-law.
Why do Brutus and Cassius fight before entering battle?
U are awesome. Brutus and Cassius fight because Brutus was angry at CAssius. When Cassius was sleeping Brutus came in with a knife. SO close that almost Cassius died but no Cassius woke up and took a knife beside him and knife fight Brutus. It was so long because Cassius threw a knife at Brutus And Brutus DIED
Why did brutus and Cassius have a falling out?
Cassius and Brutus are allies until Cassius accuses Brutus of taking bribes. Brutus refuses to lift the accusation and the two have a falling out.
Why did Brutus's and Cassius have a falling out?
Cassius and Brutus are allies until Cassius accuses Brutus of taking bribes. Brutus refuses to lift the accusation and the two have a falling out.
Does Brutus or Cassius die first?
Cassius perished before Brutus.
When brutus received the word that Cassius was not happy how did describe Cassius?
Cassius convinced Brutus that it was right to kill Caesar and Brutus plots to kill him.
How does the argument between Brutus and Cassius end?
Brutus orders Cassius to stap him in the heart but Cassius refuses.
Why is Brutus angry with Cassius as Act IV begins?
Cassius was not being a good friend to Brutus. Cassius did not give Brutus money, although it turned out it was Cassius' bankers fault. And Cassius had not been around to comfort Brutus who had to deal with the loss of his wife.
