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The Romans did not say anything about Casca's thoughts. Any thoughts of his come from fiction: from Shakespeare's play. In Shakespeare's play, Casca does not explicitly disclose what he thinks Caesar's motive was for refusing the crown, but his scornful description of the reaction of the crowd when he did so ("the rabblement shouted, and clapped their chopped hands, and threw up their sweaty night-caps, and uttered such a deal of stinking breath because Caesar refused the crown, that it had almost choked Caesar") it would appear that Casca was of the view (surely correct) that the whole process was to amplify Caesar's already popular status with the mob.
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∙ 9y agoCasca is not clear about what Antony's motive for offering Caesar a crown might have been. Apparently he seems to think that Caesar was actually tempted by the offer, that he was "very loth to lay his fingers off it". At the same time he says that he "durst not laugh"--why would he want to laugh unless it was because he thought the whole crown thing was a ridiculous charade? Indeed, it seems incredible that anyone could believe that Caesar was not completely aware that Antony, his closest associate, would offer him a crown (which Caesar did not in any way need), and that the entire performance was designed to increase Caesar's popularity, which it of course did. Nevertheless, it appears that Casca was not completely aware that this was a piece of political theatre and nothing more.
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Why do you think Caesar offered to let the crowd cut his throat?
Caesar offers to allow the crowd to cut his throat to prove that he would die for Rome. He blames this behavior on illness and begs forgiveness. However, Casca is not impressed by no one taking Caesar up on his offer. He feels even if Caesar had cut the throats of the crowdâ??s mothers, he would still be forgiven.
What was mark Antony trying to do when he offered Caesar the crown three times?
The idea was that Caesar would refuse the Crown, thus demonstrating to the mob that he didn't want the power of a king. And it worked. Of course Caesar did want and actually had all the power of a king, and what he was refusing were the trappings that went along with it. This was ok with him, and made the foolish crowd think that by refusing the trappings, he was also refusing the power.
What was Cassius role in the conspiracy in Julius Caesar?
He was the first of many to stab ceasar. He also said, "Speak hands for me!" It was the last thing said before Caeser's murder.
What does Caesar think about Cassius?
Cassius wants to kill Caesar
Why is portia so nervous in Julius Caesar act 2 scene 4?
I think she was afraid of Caesar dying
What omens does Casca report on the Ides of March?
Following the soothsayer's warning "Beware the ides of March"Casca retells Brutus and Cassius of the public commotion with Ceasar. (Anthony offers Ceasar a crown three times, and three times he refuses it. The crowd goes wild with foul-breathed cheering, causing Ceasar to faint and foam at the mouth.begin excerp :William Shakespeare - Julius Ceasar / Act I / Scene II. A Public PlaceBRUTUS Ay, Casca; tell us what hath chanced to-day,That Caesar looks so sad.CASCA Why, you were with him, were you not?BRUTUS I should not then ask Casca what had chanced.CASCA Why, there was a crown offered him: and beingoffered him, he put it by with the back of his hand,thus; and then the people fell a-shouting.BRUTUS What was the second noise for?CASCA Why, for that too.CASSIUS They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for?CASCA Why, for that too.BRUTUS Was the crown offered him thrice?CASCA Ay, marry, was't, and he put it by thrice, everytime gentler than other, and at every putting-bymine honest neighbours shouted.CASSIUS Who offered him the crown?CASCA Why, Antony.BRUTUS Tell us the manner of it, gentle Casca.CASCA I can as well be hanged as tell the manner of it:it was mere foolery; I did not mark it. I saw MarkAntony offer him a crown;--yet 'twas not a crownneither, 'twas one of these coronets;--and, as I toldyou, he put it by once: but, for all that, to mythinking, he would fain have had it. Then heoffered it to him again; then he put it by again:but, to my thinking, he was very loath to lay hisfingers off it. And then he offered it the thirdtime; he put it the third time by: and still as herefused it, the rabblement hooted and clapped theirchapped hands and threw up their sweaty night-capsand uttered such a deal of stinking breath becauseCaesar refused the crown that it had almost chokedCaesar; for he swounded and fell down at it: andfor mine own part, I durst not laugh, for fear ofopening my lips and receiving the bad air.CASSIUS But, soft, I pray you: what, did Caesar swound?CASCA He fell down in the market-place, and foamed atmouth, and was speechless.BRUTUS 'Tis very like: he hath the failing sickness.CASSIUS No, Caesar hath it not; but you and I,And honest Casca, we have the falling sickness.CASCA I know not what you mean by that; but, I am sure,Caesar fell down. If the tag-rag people did notclap him and hiss him, according as he pleased anddispleased them, as they use to do the players inthe theatre, I am no true man.BRUTUS What said he when he came unto himself?CASCA Marry, before he fell down, when he perceived thecommon herd was glad he refused the crown, heplucked me ope his doublet and offered them histhroat to cut. An I had been a man of anyoccupation, if I would not have taken him at a word,I would I might go to hell among the rogues. And sohe fell. When he came to himself again, he said,If he had done or said any thing amiss, he desiredtheir worships to think it was his infirmity. Threeor four wenches, where I stood, cried 'Alas, goodsoul!' and forgave him with all their hearts: butthere's no heed to be taken of them; if Caesar hadstabbed their mothers, they would have done no less.BRUTUS And after that, he came, thus sad, away?CASCA Ay.CASSIUS Did Cicero say any thing?CASCA Ay, he spoke Greek.CASSIUS To what effect?CASCA Nay, an I tell you that, Ill ne'er look you i' theface again: but those that understood him smiled atone another and shook their heads; but, for mine ownpart, it was Greek to me. I could tell you morenews too: Marullus and Flavius, for pulling scarfsoff Caesar's images, are put to silence. Fare youwell. There was more foolery yet, if I couldremember it.
Why do you think Caesar offered to let the crowd cut his throat?
Caesar offers to allow the crowd to cut his throat to prove that he would die for Rome. He blames this behavior on illness and begs forgiveness. However, Casca is not impressed by no one taking Caesar up on his offer. He feels even if Caesar had cut the throats of the crowdâ??s mothers, he would still be forgiven.
What does mark Antony's crown offering to Caesar show?
It was intended to show that the people (represented by Antony) would have made Caesar king but that Caesar refused that title (which was repugnant to Romans, being associated with tyrant kings like Tarquinus Superbus). In reality Caesar had the powers of a dictator which were just as extensive as those of a king. This was a carefully staged PR vehicle designed to allow Caesar to hold kinglike power while making the mob think he was refusing kingship. It compares to the equally orchestrated scene in Richard III where Richard is "persuaded" to assume the kingship.
How many people did Julius Caesar kill?
60 members of the senate in Rome at the time, as well as Caesar's good friend Marcus Junius Brutus. When Caesar saw Brutus running at him with the dagger, supposedly he said, "Et ti, Brute" ( And you Brutus?)
What was mark Antony trying to do when he offered Caesar the crown three times?
The idea was that Caesar would refuse the Crown, thus demonstrating to the mob that he didn't want the power of a king. And it worked. Of course Caesar did want and actually had all the power of a king, and what he was refusing were the trappings that went along with it. This was ok with him, and made the foolish crowd think that by refusing the trappings, he was also refusing the power.
What are good traits for Julius Caesar?
He was an excellent leader, a strategic leader.(how he made the people think he was humble by refusing the crown). And he cares about the people of Rome. hope this helps
What was Cassius role in the conspiracy in Julius Caesar?
He was the first of many to stab ceasar. He also said, "Speak hands for me!" It was the last thing said before Caeser's murder.
What does Caesar think about Cassius?
Cassius wants to kill Caesar
What is a major conflict in Julius Caesar?
I think it is Brutus VS. Caesar.
Why does Brutus think Caesar represents a danger to rome?
he says that Caesar is ambitious
Why does Caesar think that Caesar might be dangerous?
he reads to much/ thinks to much
Who do you think was more important leader Julius Caesar or Augustus?
Julius Caesar
