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- 1 What reasons does Brutus give for joining the conspirators?
- 2 What does Brutus say about the way the conspirators should kill Caesar?
- 3 Why did Caesar need to be assassinated according to the conspirators?
- 4 What advice does Brutus give the conspirators for proceeding with their crime?
- 5 Why did Brutus decide that the conspirators not take an oath lines 114 140?
- 6 Why do the conspirators want Cicero to join the conspirators?
- 7 When Portia asks Brutus what is bothering him after the conspirators leave Brutus?
- 8 What concerns does Brutus have in this scene?
- 9 Who was involved in the conspiracy to kill Caesar?
- 10 How did Antony turn the citizens against the men who murdered Caesar?
What reasons does Brutus give for joining the conspirators?
Brutus joined the conspiracy because he had the desire to help the commoners. He will obey to whatever the Romans convey to him. Brutus also understands that he is putting it all on the line for his Romans.
What does Brutus say about the way the conspirators should kill Caesar?
According to Brutus, they only stand against the spirit of Caesar, which he wishes could be destroyed without the necessity of killing the man himself. He says that they should kill him boldly, but not viciously, so that they might be perceived as purging the state rather than as murderers.
Why did Caesar need to be assassinated according to the conspirators?
Caesar was killed for three reasons: First, the conspirators wanted to halt his power growth. Second, they tried to prevent him from becoming king and destroying the Roman Republic. Finally, some were motivated by basic human emotions – personal vengeance.
Why doesn’t Brutus think the conspirators should swear an oath?
Why does Brutus refuse to swear an oath? Brutus refuses to swear an oath because he believes that his doing so will belittle the great enterprise that he and the other conspirators have taken upon themselves.
When did Brutus join the conspirators?
Brutus took a leading role in the assassination, which was carried out successfully on the Ides of March (15 March) of 44 BC. In a settlement between the liberatores and the Caesarians, an amnesty was granted to the assassins while Caesar’s acts were upheld for two years.
What advice does Brutus give the conspirators for proceeding with their crime?
What advice does Brutus give the conspirators as they leave his house? They should hide their treachery behind happy faces.
Why did Brutus decide that the conspirators not take an oath lines 114 140?
according to brutus, why don’t the conspirators need to swear to an oath? it would take away the nobility of the act and that they should be able to trust each other’s loyalty.
Why do the conspirators want Cicero to join the conspirators?
Why do the conspirators want Cicero to join them? He’s wiser, older, and respected. If the plan to kill Caesar fails, they can blame him and say it was his idea. Decius will appeal to Caesar’s ego, and convince him to show up at the Capitol.
Why does Brutus decide to go along with the conspirators Explain whether you think his decision proves him honorable?
Why does Brutus decide to go along with the conspirators? Explain whether or not you think his decision proves him honorable. Brutus decides to go along with the conspirators because he knows that the “citizens” of Rome are counting on him, and what Caesar out of rule.
Should Brutus have join the conspirators?
Brutus was wrong to join the conspiracy. Brutus and the conspirators had not justified the need to murder Caesar. They simply wanted Caesar dead for personal reasons. Brutus was tricked into joining the conspiracy and he feared Caesar was becoming too powerful and would cause trouble in Rome but, had no proof.
When Portia asks Brutus what is bothering him after the conspirators leave Brutus?
When Portia asks Brutus what has been bothering him lately, what was his reply? He’s sick.
What concerns does Brutus have in this scene?
In his soliloquy Brutus tells himself that Caesar intends to be crowned king. He says “He would be crown’d.” Brutus is a good friend of Caesar’s and knows him better than most people. He is concerned about how Caesar might change if he became the absolute ruler of Rome.
Who was involved in the conspiracy to kill Caesar?
She holds a Mississippi AA Educator License. Many Romans participate in the conspiracy to kill Caesar in William Shakespeare’s ”Julius Caesar”. Although their motives vary, each man who plays a role in the assassination is publicly called out by Antony and marked with Caesar’s blood.
Why does Cassius decide to join the conspiracy?
Decius, of course, knows that the assassins await Caesar and thus leads him to his death. Cinna, another one of the conspirators, convinces Cassius that having an honorable man like Brutus join the conspiracy will convince others to join as well. Metellus is notable for his wariness following Caesar’s assassination.
How does metmetellus react to Caesar’s assassination?
Metellus is notable for his wariness following Caesar’s assassination. He advises the others to watch out for possible attacks following Caesar’s murder. Trebonius and Ligarius also participate in the conspiracy.
How did Antony turn the citizens against the men who murdered Caesar?
After Caesar’s murder, Antony publically addresses the conspirators by name and asks them to dip their hand in Caesar’s blood. This image, no doubt, helped Antony to turn the citizens against the men who murdered Caesar. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member.