JULIUS CAESAR ACT 1, SCENE 3 MORE DETAILED QUESTIONS:
PATHETIC FALLACY: When nature imitates/mirrors the actions/mood of a play/story, etc
1 Recall and describe a story or film you know in which the weather conditions accompanying an important event have a significant role in the development of the action. Decribe the relationship between the weather and the events.
2a List the strange things Casca says he has seen in Act 1, Scene 3.
2b To what does Casca attribute these ‘strange prodigies’
3 How does Cicero respond to Casca’s concerns in lines 33-35?
4. What information about Caesar is revealed in their conversation?
5. How is Cassius’ conduct in the storm different from Casca’s?
6 How does Cassisu feel about Casca and Casca’s beliefs? How do you know? (lines 57-78)
7. In your own words, translate Cassius’ lines 82-84
8. How does Cassisus intend to avoid the problem of Caesar? (89-90)
9. Does Cassius convince Casca to change his mind? Find proof for your answer.
10 Find proof that Cassius is confident in his ability to sway people to his beleifs.
11 What news does Cinna bring to Cassius and what will he do for Cassius?
12. Why does Casca think it is important for Brutus to take part in Cassius’ plan?
ACT 2, SCENE 1 Read lines 10-34 only
1 Translate lines 10-34 into modern English- yes, you may use slang, but be sure to stick to the context. (NO SWEARING!)