Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 2

Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 2

1. Cassius

   • Cassius and Brutus stay after the "press conference" to plan the murder of Caesar.
     • Very manipulative
       • He kisses up to Brutus so that Brutus could help him when he decides to kill Caesar.
         • Tells a story about how Caesar isn't a strong enough leader and that the people could do so much better than Caesar.
           • Really doesn't want Caesar to be in charge of Rome.
             • Appeals to emotions, ethic, and reason
               • He doesn't care about friendship he's just using Brutus for his own benfit

2. Caesar

   • In charge after he defeated Pompey. He doesn't listen to the soothsayer when he tells him to beware of March 15th.
     • Anything he said went. People would respect him and cheer for him.
       • Doesn't trust Cassius because he thinks that he's dnagerous
         • Wants to be in charge of what people fear

3. Brutus

   • Cassius wants Brutus to go against Caesar. They are both good friends.
     • Sort of gullible and believes Cassius
       • Never directly says that he doesn't want Caesar to be king but he does love him.
         • He doesn't want to die because he did the wrong thing so he chooses to be honorable.
           • Gets distracted by the cheering that's going on for Caesar because he thinks that Caesar is going to get elected.
             • Is gonna consider what cassius was saying about killing Caesar even though he wanted to be more of a commoner

4. Antony

   • Gave Caesar the crown
     • Very loyal to Caesar and did what was asked of him

5. Casca

   • Talks to Brutus and Cassius about what had happened during the games that made
     • Doesn't like Caesar
       • He's a little bit stupid
         • A little bit insane