Quote (deebestt1 @ 24 Apr 2016 17:01)
PLEASE ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN SHORT ANSWER FORM NOT TO SHORT THOUGH
1. Identify the metaphor in the lines below that Cassius uses in his attempt to show Brutus how he (Brutus) really feels?
I’ll tell you, good Brutus. /And since you know you can see yourself best by reflection, /I’ll be your mirror and show you, /without exaggeration, things inside you that you can’t see.
2. Explain Brutus' conflict with Caesar in the following lines and explain how this exchange between Cassius and Brutus reveals Brutus's feelings for the Roman Republic, which would end if Caesar is crowned dictator for life, and for his friendship for Caesar.
NOTE: A Republic is a form of government that elects representatives of the people. Think about why Brutus fears the growing power of Caesar (especially if he becomes a king), even though Brutus says he loves Caesar.
BRUTUS:
What means this shouting? I do fear, the people
Choose Caesar for their king.
CASSIUS:
Ay, do you fear it?
Then must I think you would not have it so.
BRUTUS:
I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well.
he loves him but he wants to stop him to become king at all costs. a republic does not have a king, thus a republic with a king is not a republic. Brutus love his republic
3. Look up allusion on your Literary Terms sheet. Why does Cassius use the image of the Colossus of Rhodes in describing Caesar's power? Once Caesar attains total control over the Roman Empire, what does Cassius say as to what may happen to him and Brutus and other respected Romans?
Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world
Like a Colossus, and we petty men
Walk under his huge legs and peep about
To find ourselves dishonorable graves.
because cassius is a clever bitch and he knows he can get to brutus with this methaphor. Brutus no want to be petty peeping boy.
4. Since in this scene below Cassius is recruiting Brutus to lead the conspiracy to stop Caesar from being crowned dictator for life, what is Cassius implying to Brutus when he tells Brutus:
Men at some time are masters of their fates;
The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,
But in ourselves, that we are underlings.
cassius implys that it is brutus own fault if he aint gonna do shit. Since brutus no want become shit he must do something against it.
Brutus no like shit.
5. Explain in your own words what Brutus tells Cassius, below. Does Brutus want Caesar to be crowned dictator for life? Explain your answer.
Until then, my noble friend, think about this: I’d rather be a poor villager than call myself a citizen of Rome under the hard conditions that this time is likely to put us through.
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Cassius deceptfully argues that Ceasar will unhampered by regulations cause vexations up to an extend where Brutus would rather be a commoner, which he despises, than suffering to bear the consequenses, which will arise of making caesar the sole emperror.