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BRUTUS
The only way is to kill Caesar. I have no personal reason to strike at him-only the best interest of the people. He wants to be crowned. The question is, how would being king change him? Evil can come from good, just as poisonous snakes tend to come out into the open on bright sunny days-which means we have to walk carefully. If we crown him, I have to admit we'd be giving him the power to do damage. Rulers abuse their power when they separate it from compassion. To be honest, I've never known Caesar to let his emotions get the better of his reason. But everyone knows that an ambitious young man uses humility to advance himself, but when he reaches the top, he turns his back on his supporters and reaches for the skies while scorning those who helped him get where he is. Caesar might act like that. Therefore, in case he does, we must hold him back. And since our quarrel is with his future behavior, not what he does now, I must frame the argument like this: if his position is furthered, his character will fulfill these predictions. And therefore we should liken him to a serpent's egg-once it has hatched, it becomes dangerous, like all serpents. Thus we must kill him while he's still in the shell.
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How does the crowd feel after Brutus speech?
they are less upset about Caesar's death.
Who was responsible for Julius Caesar death?
The conspirators: Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Trebonius, Decius Brutus etc.
How does brutus react to portia's death?
Portia dies by swallowing fire, or as we would say burning coal. Brutus reacts to her death is sorrow, but in calm sorrow - without weeping and such. He simply accepts her death and moves on.
What news does massala tell brutus and Cassius's?
Messala conveys to Brutus that a hundred senators have been put to death, Cicero being one and that Brutus' wife, Portia, was dead.
How does Brutus persuade Cassius not to kill Mark Antony?
death
How does the crowd feel after Brutus speech?
they are less upset about Caesar's death.
What was Patrick Henry's speech?
He had 3 speeches but what you mostly important was his liberty or death speech. His other 2 where the treason speech, and the Caesar and Brutus speech.
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 did Brutus and Antony explain to the crowd Act III scene II of Julius Caesar?
The reasons for Caesar's death
What did Brutus and Anthony explain to the crowd in act LL scene ii of Julius Caesar?
The reasons for Caesar's death
What is an important effect of Brutus's death?
Antony recognizes Brutus as noble and virtuous.
Who helped Augustus kill Brutus?
Octavian/Augustus had nothing to do with the death of Brutus. Brutus committed suicide.
Why is Cassius so shocked when told of Portia's death by brutus?
brutus does not seem upset by it
Why does Brutus hide the grief he feels at Portia's death?
Brutus was trying to control his pain. Brutus did not want to appear vulnerable in front of everyone.
Why do Brutus and Antony speak to the crowd in Act III scene ii of Julius Caesar?
To explain the reasons for Caesar's death
Who was responsible for Julius Caesar death?
The conspirators: Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Trebonius, Decius Brutus etc.
How is the appearance of the Ghost of Caesar a foreshadowing of Brutus' death?
the appearance of the Ghost of Caesar a foreshadowing of Brutus' death is by he killed him innit mon. yah yo hobo
