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What is the conversation between Cassius and Brutus?
Cassius and Brutus speak together. Cassius asks Brutus if Brutus can see his own face; Brutus replies that he cannot. Cassius then declares that Brutus is unable to see what everyone else does, namely, that Brutus is widely respected.
What is Brutus Cassius speech about?
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 Brutus tell Cassius to speak quietly?
Why does Brutus want Cassius to speak quietly in front of the army? Doesn’t want the army to know that Brutus and Cassius aren’t getting along. Eventually killed by a conspiracy led by Cassius and Brutus.
Why might Shakespeare include this conversation between Brutus and Cassius what might he want to hint at?
Why might Shakespeare include this conversation between Brutus and Cassius? What might he want to hint at? Shakespeare includes this conversation to prepare the audience for changes to come. Will things work out the way Brutus has planned?
How does Brutus respond to Cassius ideas?
How does Brutus respond to Cssius’s ideas? He agrees, but says he needs time to think it over. He is really Caesar’s friend, but loves Rome more than Caesar. What does Caesae think about Cassius?
Why does Cassius worry about Brutus?
Cassius’ immediate concern is to convince Brutus to join the conspirators, and his purpose behind that is to murder Caesar because he suspects him of wanting more power. Cassius has noticed Caesar’s growing power and believes that he could be dangerous if given absolute power.
What are Brutus and Cassius fighting about in Scene 3?
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.
Is Brutus tricked by Cassius?
Brutus is shown as being easily manipulated in the play. At the beginning, Brutus is tricked by Cassius into believing that killing Julius Caesar would be for the better of Rome (1, 2, ll. 32-321). Cassius is able to deviously influence Brutus into thinking that Caesar is no different from Brutus.