Journal 9

Caesar Journal #9

Select 5 quotes from Act IV and V. Five quotes total! 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.  “I was not born to die on Brutus’ sword” Octavious says this to Brutus when they meet. This means that Octavious doesn’t want to be killed by Brutus. This shows that he is too noble to be killed.

2. “If we do lose this battle, then it is the very last time we will speak together.” Cassius says this to Brutus before they depart to fight. This means that Cassius wants to commit suicide if they loose the war because he doesn’t want to be taken prisoner. This shows that Cassius is almost cowardly and doesn’t want to be seen as a loser.

3.  “ Good words are better than bad blows, Octavious.” Brutus says this to Octavious when they meet before battle. He is telling him that words are more powerful that the sword and to watch out. This shows Brutus is cocky and thinks he will win.

4. “Forever, and forever, farewell, Cassius!
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile; If not, why then this parting was well made.” Brutus says this to Cassius when they depart to battle. He means that if they do not meet again they will be at rest, and they will be happy to have fought for what they believed in. This is important because this shows that they will not be prisoners of war.

5.” Thou shalt meet me at Philippi” The Ghost of Caesar visits Brutus at night and warns him of his near doom at Philippi. This is important because this shows that the Brutus is stressing about the war and is nervous that he will lose both e battle and his life.