Journal 4

Caesar Journal #4

Select 5 quotes from Act I. Complete the following for each quote:

1.   Identify the speaker

2.   Identify the person/people the speaker is talking to

3.   Explain the context of the quote (what is going on?)

4.   Explain the significance of each quote (why is it important?)

1.   “For I believe they are portentous things unto the climate that they point upon.” Casca is talking to Cicero. Casca is telling Cicero that the weird events are huge and point to bigger things. It is important because it foreshadows what is going to happen.

2.   “When Caesar says “Do This”, it is performed.” Antony says this to Caesar. Caesar told Antony to touch his wife during the running race to help her have children. This shows that Antony is very obedient to Caesar and will do whatever he wants.

3.   “Beware the Ides of March” The soothsayer says this to Caesar. She is warning him to be careful because the Ides of March will bring danger. This is important because it foreshadows what will come.

4.   “Why there was a crown offered to him; and, being offered him, he put it by with the back of his hand, thus, the people fell a-shouting.” Casca said this to Brutus. He is explaining why there was a great tumult in the town. It is important because it shows Caesar refuses the crown and looks very strong and honorable.

5.   “For who so firm that cannot be seduced?” Cassius says this hen Brutus leaves. He explains how he is “seducing Brutus” so that he will crack and try to kill the king. This shows that he is conjuring a plan to kill the king and it involves Brutus.