Julius Caesar Act II, Scene i (lines 10-69) rhetorical appeals and devices analysis

Act Two, Scene One

The scene opens with Brutus, at his house, on the Ides of March.

In Brutus' soliloquy, he reveals that he (lines 10-34)

Brutus' servant, Lucius, brings Brutus more letters from Cassius, and they convince Brutus to (lines 46-58)

Brutus admits he feels...about killing Caesar (lines 63-69)

Cassius shows up with the conspirators, which includes...(stage directions on pg 803)

Cassius wants to swear an oath, but Brutus does not because...(lines 116-117)

Monologue-A speech delivered by one character, with several other

                   characters are on stage as well. 

Cassius, Casca, Cinna and Metellus all want to get Cicero to join them, but Brutus points out...(lines 150-152)

Decius wonders...(line 154)

Cassius thinks that ...(lines 155-161)

Brutus disagrees, however, and urges Cassius to reconsider, because...(lines 162-183)

From Brutus' monologue (lines 162-183), write down one really great piece of imagery, even though it is pretty gory.  What is the purpose of the example you chose?

Cassius continues to disagree with Brutus (line 184), but Brutus insists...(lines 186-189)

Anachronism-A chronological error made by the author.  ex: clocks

                      were not invented until the late 1200's.

They need to devise a plan to get Caesar to the capitol because...(lines 195-201)

Decius suggests the best way to get Caesar to the capitol is to...(lines 202-211)

By eight o'clock, the conspirators will meet at Caesar's house.

Brutus warns them all...(lines 225-227)

Portia, Brutus' wife, enters because...(lines 237-240)

We discover that Portia is worried about Brutus because...(lines 241-252)

She begs him to tell her what is wrong, but his response is...(line 257)

Describe Brutus' tone with Portia in lines 257-260.

Portia will not let it go, and begs Brutus to tell her what's going on because...(lines 280-286)

If Brutus won't tell her, it must be because...(lines 286-287)

Portia tries to prove her strength and worthiness of knowing his secret by...(lines 299-302)

Brutus finally...(lines 305-308)

Caius Ligarius shows up, and agrees to join the conspiracy.

Explain the metaphor Brutus and Caius use in lines 310-335.

we need to see the examples!

they fear for their lives