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What does Brutus ask Cassius that lets the reader know his true feelings.?
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This is silly. Any question Brutus asks tells us something about his feelings. But exactly what it tells us depends on how he asks it, what his tone of voice is, etc. For example, in Act 1 scene 1 Brutus asks, "Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius, that you would have me seek into myself for that which is not in me?" How does he say this line? Is it a joke, two brothers-in-law kidding around? Maybe Brutus does believe that he has the qualities of a leader, but wishes to appear modest. Maybe he says this as a rebuke, seriously believing that Cassius is intending to get him into trouble. There are many possible ways of playing this and most lines.
Look at this line: "What means this shouting?" He suspects that they are choosing Caesar as a king. Is he curious? Frightened? Angry? Annoyed? It depends on how you play it.
Here is the most important thing about Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: it was not meant to be read, except by actors who would then perform it. It was meant to be heard and watched, not read. That is why your question is silly.
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What best describes Cassius?
In "Juilius Caesar," Caesar himself describes Cassius as "lean and hungry," a man who thinks too much and is "dangerous" (I, ii, 193-195). Cassius is these things and more. He is envious of Caesar, speaking of him as a Colossus. Cassius is manipulative of Brutus, telling him I have not from your eyes that gentleness/And show of love as I was wont to have (I,ii,32-33) In his manipulations, he is fauning before Brutus, flattering him in order to further sway him to think as he does. Cassius, then, is suggestive,telling Brutus that they groan "underneath this age's yoke" (I,ii,61). He is seductive in his language to Brutus, telling him I, your glass/Will modestly discover to yourself/That of yourself which you yet know not of. (I,ii,68-70) Certainly, Cassius is deceptive and dishonorable because he deceives Brutus by playing to Brutus's own sense of honor: I know that virtue to be in you, Brutus,/As well as I do know your outward favor./Well, honor is the subject of my story...(I,ii,90-93) In truth, honor is not the subject of his story. He leads Brutus to believe that he has the same noble principles as Brutus when it is power that Cassius desires, not the good of Rome, as Brutus wants. Clearly, Cassius is shrewd as he knows how to sway his brother-in-law, Brutus. Later in the play, Cassius is quarrelsome with Brutus, but does he defer to Brutus, who is well-respected, thus again showing shredness.
Why does Cassius believe that Brutus should be a part of the plot against Caesar?
Cassius wants Brutus to join in a conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar. He tells Brutus stories of Caesar to poison his mind and make Brutus believe that Caesar wants to set himself up as a tyrant.
What does I your glass mean in Julius Caesar?
The word "glass" in a Shakespearean work almost always means "looking-glass", or "mirror". In the quotation from Act 1, Scene 2, Cassius tells Brutus that he, Cassius, will be Brutus's mirror so he can see himself better (in a figurative sense of course)."since you know you cannot see yourselfSo well as by reflection, I, your glass,Will modestly discover to yourselfThat of yourself which you yet know not of. "
How is Cassius corrupted by power in Julius Caesar?
- he uses Brutus who is his friend to gain power bc/ he know that many people like Brutus - he accepted bribes from people - he wanted more power bc/ power is addicting. he was already so powerful but he wanted more, he thought caesar was not a good leader
What are the similarities between Brutus and Cassius?
they are both willing to kill to get what they want, cassius does it for ambition and brutus does it for the love of his country.they accomplish the same goal but for very different reasons. cassius wanted to do it to get power and brutus did it because he felt it was his duty. they both are helping/ using each other to get what they want or think that should be theirs. they are both manipulative. both are male roman men. hope this helped im a 15 year old :)
What does Brutus admit to Cassius?
i dont know the fkn answer
What kind of relationship have Brutus and Caesar had?
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Who killed Julius Caesar?
There were 60 conspirators, led by Brutus, of which at least 23 stabbed him. Julius Caesar was murdered by Brutus, Cassius, Ligarious, Metallus, Casca, Trebonius, and Cinna. Studies have shown that he was left with 37 wounds
Who speaks i you know where you will wear this dagger then Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius?
This quote is from the play "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare. In this line, Cassius is speaking to Brutus, trying to persuade him to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Cassius is telling Brutus that if he knows where he intends to use the dagger (symbolizing the act of killing Caesar), then Cassius will deliver the dagger to him and set him free from his shackles (metaphorically referring to the burden of Caesar's rule).
What best describes Cassius?
In "Juilius Caesar," Caesar himself describes Cassius as "lean and hungry," a man who thinks too much and is "dangerous" (I, ii, 193-195). Cassius is these things and more. He is envious of Caesar, speaking of him as a Colossus. Cassius is manipulative of Brutus, telling him I have not from your eyes that gentleness/And show of love as I was wont to have (I,ii,32-33) In his manipulations, he is fauning before Brutus, flattering him in order to further sway him to think as he does. Cassius, then, is suggestive,telling Brutus that they groan "underneath this age's yoke" (I,ii,61). He is seductive in his language to Brutus, telling him I, your glass/Will modestly discover to yourself/That of yourself which you yet know not of. (I,ii,68-70) Certainly, Cassius is deceptive and dishonorable because he deceives Brutus by playing to Brutus's own sense of honor: I know that virtue to be in you, Brutus,/As well as I do know your outward favor./Well, honor is the subject of my story...(I,ii,90-93) In truth, honor is not the subject of his story. He leads Brutus to believe that he has the same noble principles as Brutus when it is power that Cassius desires, not the good of Rome, as Brutus wants. Clearly, Cassius is shrewd as he knows how to sway his brother-in-law, Brutus. Later in the play, Cassius is quarrelsome with Brutus, but does he defer to Brutus, who is well-respected, thus again showing shredness.
Why is Cassius afraid to grant Antony's wishes?
Cassius believes (correctly) that Antony is a very shrewd politician and will be able to use his funeral speech to turn the people against Brutus and Cassius. He says "Know you how much the people may be moved by that which he will utter?"
Why does Cassius believe that Brutus should be a part of the plot against Caesar?
Cassius wants Brutus to join in a conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar. He tells Brutus stories of Caesar to poison his mind and make Brutus believe that Caesar wants to set himself up as a tyrant.
Who was Gaius Cassius Longinus biography?
Gaius Cassius Longinus was one of the leading cinspiritors in the assassination of Julius Caesar as well as Brutus and Decimius. Well yea... that's all i know and this assignmens due today!!
How does Cassius interpret the storm?
Cassius lied to Brutus saying that the storm was a sign from the gods that they were angry that Caesar would become king but this we now now know is false because one, it was a lie, and two there is only ONE true god.
What was Brutus full name from Julius Caesar?
There were two men that had the name "Brutus." If you're talking about the one that was like Julius Caesar's son and gave the speech, you're thinking of Marcus Brutus. But if you're talking about the one against Caesar and the one who wanted to start the conspiracy, that's Cassius Brutus. The twowere brothers-in-law. I know his last name was brutusIt was not! in fact his name was Marcus Junius Brutus, and the other you were talking about, was Caius Cassius.Decius Brutus (full name Decius Junius Brutus--Junius Brutus was the family name) was the brother-in-law who was also a conspirator against Caesar and was the man who lured Caesar out of his house to the Senate by telling him that his wife had misinterpreted her dream. Not Caius Cassius
What does I your glass mean in Julius Caesar?
The word "glass" in a Shakespearean work almost always means "looking-glass", or "mirror". In the quotation from Act 1, Scene 2, Cassius tells Brutus that he, Cassius, will be Brutus's mirror so he can see himself better (in a figurative sense of course)."since you know you cannot see yourselfSo well as by reflection, I, your glass,Will modestly discover to yourselfThat of yourself which you yet know not of. "
Why do brutus and Cassius kill themselves?
Brutus asks Strato to kill him so Brutus wouldn't have to die by the enemies sword *<edit> Because the last answer was rather strange I decided to help. Cassius killed himself once he thought his friend (Titinius or something like that) was kidnapped by the enemy. He asked Pindarus (or how ever you spell his name) to kill him. Brutus kills himself later (thanks to the help of Strato) cause he's sure they're are going to lose to Antony. That's how it works in the play Julius Caesar but for all I know the top answer could be true. I rarely look into things deep. 2nd edit brutus kills himself because he feels bad for killing Caesar for no good reason. Cassius kills himself b/c he thought titunius was kidnapped and dead. after all this, Antony, octavius and lepidus are in charge of rome
