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What are Cassius good traits?
Jealous, power- hungry, smart, sly
What best describes Cassius in julious Caesar?
Insightful, jealous of Caesar, resentful of authority
Major problems faced by Julius Caesar?
Caesar's assassination by brutus + Cassius and a group of jealous senators
Why does Cassius have personal problems with Caesar?
He is jealous of Caesar's power, both in terms of his power as a dictator and his power as a demagogue.
Why did Cassius want Caesar dead?
Cassius wanted Caesar dead because he believed Caesar's rise to power threatened the Roman Republic's principles of democracy and freedom. He saw Caesar as a dictator who would take away the Senate's power and establish a monarchy, which would limit the rights and influence of the Roman people. Cassius believed that killing Caesar was necessary to preserve the Republic and prevent tyranny.
Who is killed by Cassius' sword?
Titinius killed Cassius with Cassius' sword.
What does Caesar observe about Cassius?
Cassius and Caesar, according to Shakespeare's play, were childhood friends (Cassius told a story of how he even saved Caesar from drowning in the Tiber River). Obviously, they were once good friends. However, Caesar gained more power and disregarded Cassius (Cassius also became more jealous and was not so friendly in return). Caesar had new friends, like Antony and Brutus, who were loyal to him. Caesar did not need Cassius to be his friend; he felt threatened by Cassius at one point. He said to Antony that he did not trust him (he was a thinker, probably plotting something devious). Caesar had hubris and did not feel threatened, really, by anyone. Obviously, Caesar undermined Cassius and did not care for him as a friend.
What is significant about this day for Cassius?
it is cassius' birthday.
Why didn't people like Caesar?
Caesar got influenced very easily by Cassius and the other conspirators. Moreover, some people thought that Caesar was very ambitious and was a threat to democracy. Cassius and the other conspirators were jealous of Caesar and didn't like Caesar as he was very brave, was a great warrior in battles and was the appropriate candidate for the throne of Rome.
What is the birth name of Cassius Dio?
Cassius Dio's birth name is Cassius Dio Cocceianus.
How does Cassius respond to the death of brutus?
Cassius does not respond to the death of Brutus as Cassius dies before Brutus does. Brutus responds to Cassius' death with tender words.
How does the argument between Brutus and Cassius end?
Brutus orders Cassius to stap him in the heart but Cassius refuses.
