What does Cassius say to Brutus about Caesar?
What does Cassius say to Brutus about Caesar?
Cassius reminds Brutus that Caesar is merely a mortal like them, with ordinary human weaknesses, and he says that he would rather die than see such a man become his master. He reminds Brutus of Brutus’ noble ancestry and of the expectations of his fellow Romans that he will serve his country as his ancestors did.
Why does Cassius talk to Brutus?
Cassius recognizes that if Brutus believes that the people distrust Caesar, then he will be convinced that Caesar must be thwarted. Cassius aims to take advantage of Brutus’s weakest point, namely, Brutus’s honorable concerns for Rome; Brutus’s inflexible ideals leave him open for manipulation by Cassius.
What was Cassius speech about?
Cassius’s intention is to draw Brutus into the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar. Brutus asks Cassius to explain his intentions. The reader learns of Cassius’s character from what his tone and the words that he chooses. To begin, Cassius threatens suicide if Caesar becomes the emperor of Rome.
How does Cassius convince Brutus?
Left by himself, Cassius reveals that he believes Brutus to be easy to manipulate, and plans to convince him to rise up against Caesar by sending Brutus forged letters, supposedly from angry citizens urging him to take action against Caesar.
What is Cassius response to Brutus?
Cassius claims that he did not deny Brutus, but that the messenger misreported Brutus’s words. Cassius accuses Brutus of having ceased to love him. He hopes that Antony and Octavius will kill him soon, for, having lost his closest ally and friend, he no longer desires to live.
What word does Cassius use to describe Brutus?
“Brutus is noble, wise, valiant, and honest.”
How does Cassius betray Brutus?
Cassius betrays Brutus’ trust in him by falsifying letters to prompt Brutus to join the conspiracy to kill Caesar. Later, Cassius (one of the Roman senators) again betrays Caesar’s friend Brutus by failing to support his army in the battle against Antony. Then fall, Caesar.
What does Cassius threaten to do if Brutus continues to urge him?
What does Cassius threaten to do if Brutus continues to urge him? Cassius threatens Brutus that he will kill him.
What does Brutus accuse Cassius of after Cassius has explained in Act 4 Scene 3 how Brutus wronged him?
As soon as the two men are within the tent, Cassius accuses Brutus of having wronged him by condemning Lucius Pella for taking bribes from the Sardians, in spite of Cassius’ letters in his defense.
Why does Cassius believe that Brutus should be part of the plot against Caesar?
Cassius knows he is unpopular because of his selfishness, greed, miserliness, and violent temper. That is why he needs Brutus to serve as the putative leader of the conspiracy. Cassius would like to be the real leader but to use Brutus as a figurehead.
How is Cassius characterized?
Cassius is manipulative, or good at convincing others to do what he wants. He appeals to Brutus’s sense of honor, nobility, and pride to convince him to go along with his plan. He writes several letters, said to be from Roman citizens, and sends them to Brutus.
What does Cassius accuse Brutus of doing?
Cassius charges Brutus with having condemned one of their men for taking bribes, even though Cassius sent letters asking him not to, since Cassius knew the man. Brutus responds by accusing Cassius of having taken bribes himself at times.