Question 1

What was the original motive for killing Caesar?

Accepted Answer

His ambition

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To cause the people to leave Rome

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To start a war

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To make a power move

Question 2

What is the significance of the time of Rome in which this play is set in?

Accepted Answer

The play set right after Julius Caesar defeated Pompey and his sons, so the old triumvirate was dissolved and Rome was in need of a new ruler.

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The play is set in Italy when Cassius is the last remaining member of the triumvirate and decides to take power over Rome.

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The play is set in the Elizabethan era when England was in need of a new ruler.

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The play is set when Octavius, Lepidus, and Mark Antony begin to rise to power.

Question 3

What is the double meaning of the phrase "I can mend you" as used by the Cobbler?

Accepted Answer

He is saying that he can mend Murellus' shoes, and he can help fix him and his anger.

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He is saying that he can fix Murellus' shoes, and he can convince him to let him skip work.

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He is saying that he can fix Murellus' shoes, and he can convince him to celebrate Caesar's victory.

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He is saying that he can fix Murellus' shoes, and he can change his personality.

Question 4

Why is Murellus angry that the Roman people are celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey?

Accepted Answer

They used to celebrate Pompey and his achievements, but now they seem not loyal and are celebrating Caesar instead, who killed Pompey.

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He thinks the gods will be angry with the people and doesn't want to upset them.

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He thinks that Pompey was much more successful and deserving than Caesar.

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He thinks that it is not an acceptable reason to miss work.

Question 5

What do Flavius and Murellus worry will happen if they let Caesar keep his support?

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They worry he will start to think he has to much power, and he will begin to force the people into a constant state of fear and obedience.

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They worry that it will lead to a divide in the Roman people.

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They believe that it will lead to war.

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They worry that he will start to ignore the requests of the people.

Question 6

How does Caesar react to the Soothsayer's warnings?

Accepted Answer

He ignores them completely.

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He becomes terrified and worries about it for the rest of the day.

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He asks Mark Antony for advice.

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He remembers the warning and keeps it in mind for a while, but forgets later on.

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