Julius Caesar Seminar Questions On Brutus Essay - 730 Words

Rhett Gregory Mrs. Dolch English 2 PDP P. 4 25 January 2015 Julius Caesar Seminar Questions 1. Brutus does not want the conspirators to swear an oath of allegiance because he feels an oath is just words. They do not need an oath to prove that they are willing to take action. â€Å"No, not an oath. If not the face of men, the sufferance of our souls, the time’s abuse—if these be motives weak, break off betimes, and every man hence to his idol bed† (2. 1. 114-116). Brutus is one to take action and not follow the traditions. He is a rebel and willing to take risks. 2. The third plebeian’s cry of â€Å"Let him be Caesar† (3. 2. 52). is ironic the citizens want Brutus to become king and take Caesar’s place. But then Antony persuades the town’s people to be on his side. Antony persuades the citizens to go against the conspirators and rebel. â€Å"Good countrymen, let me depart alone, and for my sake, stay here with Antony. Do grace to Caesar’s corse, and grace his speech tending to Caesar’s glories which Marc Antony, by our permission, is allowed to make† (III. 2. 58-62). 3. Calpurnia is a more confident and strong woman. Calpurnia is willing to take the blame for her husband and she is loyal. â€Å"Alas, my lord, your wisdom is consumed in confidence. Do not go forth today. Call it my fear that keeps you in the house and not your own† (2. 2. 48-51). Portia is a more weak and nervous character. Portia wants to be brave for Brutus but when he delivers his plan to her she becomesShow MoreRelatedJulius Caesar Seminar Questions Essay1312 Words   |  6 PagesJulius Caesar Seminar Questions 1. When Caesar says that Cassius thinks too much, I agree. Cassius tends to look into the details and over think simple situations. He becomes very meticulous about how the group of the conspirators is organized. Also, while Cassius is the one who originally comes up with the idea of the conspiracy and that he wants Brutus to be in charge, he thinks through the plan, yet does not want to take responsibility. Cassius just about argues with himself, due to too