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JC _ Act V

Scene 1

1. What does Anthony think is the reason for Brutus’ and Cassius’ armies having confronted them face-to-face?

2. What is Octavius’ response when Anthony orders him to take the left side of the field? Why does he do this?

3. What does Cassius’ remark about Anthony?

4. What do the ravens and crows flying overhead mean to Cassius?

5. What does Brutus say he finds “cowardly” and “vile”?

6. Brutus says he bears “too great a mind” to allow something to happen. What is it?

7. Why do Brutus and Cassius give each other an everlasting farewell?

Scene 2

1. What message is Messala ordered to take “to the legions on the other side”?

Scene 3

1. According to Titinius, why is Cassius’ side losing to Anthony’s forces?

2. How does Cassius die? Why? Be specific on both parts of the question.

3. It turns out that Cassius killed himself prematurely. Why?

Scene 4

1. Who impersonates Brutus? Why?

Scene 5

What do Clitus, Dardinius, and Voluminous refuse to do for Brutus that Strato does do for him?

2. As he dies, why does Brutus say, “Caesar, now be still”?
3. How do Anthony and Octavius treat Brutus’ body?