In Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," Brutus confronts Cassius about perceived corruption and dishonesty within their ranks. During this heated exchange, he employs the metaphor of military action to underscore his point, suggesting that just as soldiers must deal with treachery in their ranks, so too must they confront moral failings among themselves. This military imagery highlights the seriousness of their conflict and the need for integrity in their cause. Ultimately, Brutus's insistence on honor and virtue reflects his commitment to their shared ideals in the face of personal tensions.
They agree to march to Philippi to meet their enemies
Cassius with the help of other conspirators threw in notes and stuck them at places in proximity to Brutus so that when he reads them, his kind feelings towards Julius Caesar are replaced by strong conviction to kill him and he joins the conspiracy, believing it to be the will of the common people of rome who held him in high esteem and wanted him to act against the present ages yoke under Caesar. This action was instrumental in enticing Brutus to favour Cassius to kill Caesar and end his eternal dilemma.
Cassius
He did not accuse Brutus of anything directly, but made his action in assassinating Caesar look so bad, that he didn't need to accuse him of anything.
Portia stabbed herself in the thigh and begged for the information bothering him.
When Brutus speaks to Cassius in "Julius Caesar," he advocates for a military strategy that involves marching their forces to confront the army of Mark Antony and Octavius. He believes that waiting for the enemy to come to them would be unwise and that they should take the initiative in the conflict. Brutus emphasizes the need for decisive action to secure their position and honor.
Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.Rome was just about constantly involved in some type of military action from the time of Caesar's assassination to the victory of Octavian at Actium -- a period of thirteen years. These were in the nature of power grabs by the ambitious with the exception of the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the civil war between Antony and Octavian.
Cassius forges several letters from commoners and states inside them how Caesar is not a good ruler and how Brutus is the one that should be in power. Cassius then gives his letter to Cinna to deliver to Brutus in hopes of persuading Brutus to take action against Caesar.
In his soliloquy, Cassius reveals his plan to manipulate Brutus by appealing to his sense of honor and reputation. He intends to forge letters from various citizens that will praise Brutus and express their desire for him to take action against Caesar, thereby convincing him that there is widespread support for the conspiracy. By doing this, Cassius aims to exploit Brutus's ideals and frame the conspiracy as a noble cause, making it more likely for him to join their plot.
They agree to march to Philippi to meet their enemies
Cassius with the help of other conspirators threw in notes and stuck them at places in proximity to Brutus so that when he reads them, his kind feelings towards Julius Caesar are replaced by strong conviction to kill him and he joins the conspiracy, believing it to be the will of the common people of rome who held him in high esteem and wanted him to act against the present ages yoke under Caesar. This action was instrumental in enticing Brutus to favour Cassius to kill Caesar and end his eternal dilemma.
Essentially Caesar is the cause of all of the action. The plot of his death is the rising action. His actual death and the terror it causes to Marc Antony are the climax. His death allows for the vengeful Marc Antony to cause the great war at Philipi with Brutus and Cassius
Cassius's main claim revolves around his belief that Julius Caesar is overly ambitious and poses a threat to the Roman Republic. He argues that Caesar's rise to power undermines the principles of equality and freedom that Rome stands for. Cassius seeks to rally others, particularly Brutus, to oppose Caesar's potential coronation, emphasizing that Caesar's ambition could lead to tyranny. Ultimately, Cassius advocates for action to prevent the concentration of power in one individual.
On the Plains of Philippi, Mark Antony's and Octavius' forces face Brutus' and Cassius' forces. The two sides insult each other, Mark Antony and Octavius then leaving with their army.Later in battle with Mark Antony and Octavius, Brutus sends orders via messenger Messala to Cassius' forces on the other side of the battlefield.Cassius' forces are losing ground to Mark Antony's forces. Brutus has defeated Octavius' forces but instead of reinforcing Cassius' forces, have instead sought out spoils or bounty from the field.
Brutus explains his motives for killing Caesar in the only soliloquy he speaks in the play. From the opening words of this speech-"It must be by his death"-the verb "must" indicates that Brutus has already determined the course of action that he must follow: Caesar must die to preserve the welfare of the republic. The rest of the opening statement is an attestation of the nobility of Brutus's character; he is not motivated by petty, personal jealousies as Cassius is, but by genuine concern for the good, the honour and welfare of Rome.
Cassius
Cassius's tone in the monologue is one of frustration and disdain. He expresses deep dissatisfaction with the perceived weakness and indecisiveness of others, particularly Brutus, and conveys a sense of urgency about the need for action. His rhetoric is both passionate and persuasive, as he seeks to incite a sense of rebellion against tyranny. Overall, the tone reflects his determination to challenge the status quo and rally support for his cause.