Flavius and Marullus, Roman tribunes (members of the government), are
upset that the Commoners do not care that Pompey is dead and Caesar is taking control of Rome
.
Why are Marullus and Flavius upset about the commoners not being at work?
Why are Marullus and Flavius upset about the commoners not being at work?
The commoners are being hypocritical
. The soldiers do not want Caesar as their king.
Why do the tribunes Flavius and Marullus become angry with the commoners?
Why do the tribunes Flavius and Marullus become anrgy with the commoners at the beginning of the play? The tribunes are angry
because as they are celebrating, the commoners are forgetting that Pompey was killed in battle along Caesar
.
Why does Marullus scold the commoners?
Marullus, a tribune, scolds the commoners (the people)
because they were quick to praise and worship Caesar and forget about their old ruler Pompey
. … Cassius has asked Cinna to put letters in Brutus' chair because he wants Brutus to see how many people (especially the senators) who would support him to dethrone Caesar.
What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar's victory?
Nor only do they confront the crowds arriving to celebrate Caesar at the games, but
they take down the banners and decorations they find
. They guilt the crowds about loving Pompey, who Caesar killed. They continue to drive the crowds away to diminish the number of supporters.
Why is Brutus hesitant to join Cassius is plot against Caesar?
Why is Brutus hesitant to join Cassius's plot against Caesar?
Brutus loves Caesar, and they are good friends. Caesar can give Brutus power and wealth
. Brutus thinks that Caesar is a great ruler.
Why is Marullus angry with the crowd?
Flavius and Murellus are initially angry
because they see a number of commoners neglecting their work
. They learn that the commoners are celebrating Caesar's defeat of his archrival Pompey. … They are upset that the people turned their affections so quickly to Caesar, and that Caesar is becoming too self-important.
Why do Marullus and Flavius stop the 2 plebeians?
The crowd of Plebians are celebrating
Caesar's victory
. Marullus and Flavius are opposed to the celebration because they are concerned for the state of Rome–they are worried about the power Casear has acquired, adn the effects that it may have on Rome.
What does Brutus fear when he hears the crowds shouting?
Brutus hears shouting and says that he fears
that the people want to make Caesar their king
. When Cassius asks, Brutus affirms that he would rather that Caesar not assume the position. Brutus adds that he loves Caesar but that he also loves honor, and that he loves honor even more than he fears death.
What are the three arguments that Decius uses to change Caesar's mind?
What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar's mind about going to the capital?
– Ask him who is in charge of his household. – Tell him hes afraid. – He won't get the crown.
Why does Casca want Brutus on the conspirators side?
What reason does Casca give for wanting Brutus to join their cause? Casca wants Brutus to join
so it will be legitimate
, if he is a part of it, it will make their cause just, also they want to come out alive when they do kill him.
What else do they do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar's victory?
What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar's victory?
They order all of the flowers and decorations to be taken down.
Does Caesar like Brutus?
Character Analysis and Traits
Although Brutus' relationship with Caesar is strong, his relationship with the people of Rome is stronger.
Brutus loves Julius Caesar as a friend
but does not want anyone to become so powerful that they are able to become a dictator over the people of Rome. … Brutus is a complex character.
What actions do Marullus and Flavius do?
What actions do Marullus and Flavius take to correct the situation?
They decide to go out and break up the crowds
.. (“These growing feathers plucked from Caesar's wing. Will make him fly an ordinary pitch.”) They hope if they can take the energy out of the crowds, they can regulate Caesar's power.
Why does the letter Brutus sleep when in fact he is still awake?
Why does the first Letter instruct Brutus to “Awake”?
It accuses him of being asleep while Rome is falling to Caesar
. It's telling him to awake and make things right. … Brutus had been so bothered inside by the thought of killing Caesar that he has had an internal insurrection and can't sleep.
