What does Caesar say about Cassius?
When the scene switches to Caesar and Antony, Caesar mentions that Cassius has “a lean and hungry look” and that he would rather be surrounded by fat men. Through Caesar’s comments, Shakespeare establishes that neither man trusts the other. Cassius believes Caesar to be overly ambitious and corrupt.
Does Caesar like Cassius?
Caesar does not like Cassius because he is too lean, thinks too much, reads too much, does not like plays, and never smiles sincerely. Caesar may not have known that there was a conspiracy to kill him, but he did not like Cassius. He explained to Antony why he was suspicious of him.
Why did Caesar say that Cassius was dangerous?
Perhaps Caesar here is anxious that Cassius is unhappy, and unhappy men are, of course, more dangerous than happy men, especially when they are as clever as Cassius. Caesar also says that such men as Cassius “are very dangerous” as long as “they behold a greater than themselves.”
What was the most significant characteristic of Cassius?
The most significant characteristic of Cassius is his ability to perceive the true motives of men. Caesar says of him, “He reads much; / He is a great observer and he looks / Quite through the deeds of men.”.
Who is the leader of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar?
Cassius is the most shrewd and active member of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar. He functions in some respects as the conspirators’ leader, although Brutus later takes this role. Both Cassius and Brutus are concerned by Caesar’s rise to power, but Cassius’s motivations are not nearly as honorable as Brutus’s.
Why did Caesar show himself to be a shrewd judge of character?
Caesar shows himself to be a shrewd judge of character, because his appraisal of Cassius is close to what we have seen to be the truth. Cassius is already plotting to organize a group of similar-minded men to assassinate Caesar. Would he were fatter!