Callahan act 4 Julius Caesar
What supernatural event occurs at the end of this act? Describe Brutus' reaction to the event.
-A ghost appears to brutus. Brutus ignores the ghost and goes back to bed.
How is the argument between Brutus and Cassius different from the one between Antony and Octavius in scene i?
-Brutus and cassius is in private. Antony and Octavius is in public
What is the immediate cause of the quarrel between Brutus and Cassius? How does Cassius defend himself? How does Cassius' behavior change during the course of the quarrel?
-Cassius and Brutus are fighting over Brutus' accusations against Lucius Pella, who Brutus believes to have taken bribes. Cassius defended the man, a friend of his, and is angry that Brutus punished Pella anyway, despite the fact that Cassius wrote letters in his defence. He said at one point that brutus can stab him. So he was mad and then he was happy.
Contrast another conflict between Brutus and Cassius. (This one deals with military strategy. What are their reasons behind their strategies?)
-Cassius wants to wait and Brutus wants to go now
What three men rule Rome after Caesar's death? Describe each of them.
-Octavius - Caesar's adopted son,but young and inexperienced at the time. Mark Antony - Caesar's military second-in-command and an experienced military commander. Lepidus - an aristocrat with friends and support from the Roman nobility.Also an experienced military commander.
What kind of corruption is exposed with this new triumvirate?
-They are killing many people and changing Caesar's will
How does Portia die? Describe Brutus' reaction and Cassius' reaction to her death.
-When she was left unattended she swallowed hot coals of fire and died: Brutus does not allow Portia's death to hinder him. He gets ready for battle. He is impassive about her death. He calmly prepares to meet his enemies.
