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In the context of Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar", Cassius opposes Caesar initially out of fear that, should Caesar become king, he will rule Rome as a dictator. Soon, however, other motivations arise: personal enmity and jealousy.

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What best describes Cassius in julious Caesar?

Insightful, jealous of Caesar, resentful of authority


Major problems faced by Julius Caesar?

Caesar's assassination by brutus + Cassius and a group of jealous senators


Why did Cassius want Caesar dead?

Cassius wanted Caesar dead because he believed Caesar's rise to power threatened the Roman Republic's principles of democracy and freedom. He saw Caesar as a dictator who would take away the Senate's power and establish a monarchy, which would limit the rights and influence of the Roman people. Cassius believed that killing Caesar was necessary to preserve the Republic and prevent tyranny.


Why does Cassius have personal problems with Caesar?

He is jealous of Caesar's power, both in terms of his power as a dictator and his power as a demagogue.


Why is Cassius jealous?

Cassius is jealous primarily because he feels overshadowed by Julius Caesar's rising power and influence in Rome. He believes that Caesar's leadership diminishes his own status and capabilities, leading him to resent Caesar's perceived superiority. This jealousy fuels Cassius's desire to conspire against Caesar, as he fears being eclipsed and seeks to restore his own sense of agency and importance. Ultimately, his envy drives the plot against Caesar, highlighting themes of ambition and insecurity in the play.


In Julius Caesar Cassius believes he is Caesar's?

Cassius was not Caesar. Cassius wanted to kill Caesar for jealousy and some other issues.


Why shakespeare would create this dialogue between Caesar and Anthony about Cassius?

The dialogue shows that Cassius was on Caesar's radar as a possible threat.


What does Caesar think about Cassius?

Cassius wants to kill Caesar


Why didn't people like Caesar?

Caesar got influenced very easily by Cassius and the other conspirators. Moreover, some people thought that Caesar was very ambitious and was a threat to democracy. Cassius and the other conspirators were jealous of Caesar and didn't like Caesar as he was very brave, was a great warrior in battles and was the appropriate candidate for the throne of Rome.


What faults does Caesar see in Cassius' nature?

Cassius was one of the senators that Caesar forgave after the death of Pompey. Cassius saw this fault in Caesar, that was he wanted to be king. The best quote from Cassius was to Brutus in order to entice him into the conspiracy against Caesar was this one: "... a Senate half filled with Caesar's appointees would pass the "measure to give kingship to Caesar" and in doing so all hopes for the restoration of the Republic would be lost."


What is Caesar's weakness Cassius saw in him?

what weaknessess did cassius see in caesar


Cassius compared the storm to whom?

Cassius compared the storm to Caesar because they were both powerful. It was the belief of Cassius that, like a storm, Caesar would wreak havoc on the state of Rome.