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ACT 1 S 3

In this scene, Casca assures Cassius of his loyalty by pledging support for the conspiracy against Caesar, ultimately proving his commitment by being the first to stab Caesar. The 'noblest-minded Romans' refer to Brutus and Decius Brutus, both respected senators known for their honorable character. Cassius criticizes the Roman people's submissive attitude towards Caesar's rise to power, using a storm as a metaphor to emphasize the need for action against the perceived threat of tyranny.

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ACT 1 S 3

In this scene, Casca assures Cassius of his loyalty by pledging support for the conspiracy against Caesar, ultimately proving his commitment by being the first to stab Caesar. The 'noblest-minded Romans' refer to Brutus and Decius Brutus, both respected senators known for their honorable character. Cassius criticizes the Roman people's submissive attitude towards Caesar's rise to power, using a storm as a metaphor to emphasize the need for action against the perceived threat of tyranny.

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ACT -1 SCENE -3, Q.

1. What assurance has Casca just given Cassius that he can be trusted?

Answer: Casca has assured Cassius that he can be trusted by holding


Cassius's hand and pledging his full support to Cassius in seeking redress for
the many grievances facing Rome. This physical act of hand-holding signifies
Casca committing himself to Cassius and the conspiracy.

2. How does Casca prove true to his word when the conspirators are about
to kill Caesar later on?

Answer: When the conspirators attack Caesar, Casca proves true to his
word to Cassius by being the first to stab Caesar. Despite Caesar's cries of
protest, Casca deals the first blow, showing he is fully committed to the
conspiracy as he promised Cassius earlier.

3. Who in particular is the 'noblest-minded Romans'? Write two sentences


about them.

Answer: The 'noblest-minded Romans' refer particularly to two respected


senators - Brutus and Decius Brutus. Brutus is known as a man of exceptionally
high principles and ideals, and is greatly respected by the people of Rome for
his noble character. They see him as a role model. Decius Brutus is also a well-
regarded senator who is seen as honorable.

4. Explain what is this 'enterprise'. Why is it 'honourable-dangerous'


consequence?

Answer: The 'enterprise' refers to the secret conspiracy Cassius is organizing to


assassinate Julius Caesar. Cassius sees Caesar as dangerously ambitious and a
threat to Rome's republican values. The conspiracy aims to remove Caesar
from power. It is 'honorable-dangerous' because it is very risky, but is
ultimately aimed at restoring power to the Roman Senate and people, away
from potential tyranny. So it has an honorable intent behind the danger.

QUESTION-2

1. Who is the speaker? Which man is the speaker hinting at?

Answer: Cassius, one of the conspirators against Caesar, is the speaker here.
He is hinting at and referring to Julius Caesar through his words.

2. How does Cassius blame the Romans for their submissive attitude?

Answer: Cassius blames the Roman people for ignorantly and weakly allowing
Caesar to gain immense power and become an authoritarian, tyrannical figure
in Rome. Cassius accuses the Romans of simply submitting to Caesar's growing
power and ambition without any resistance.

4. In what way has this man grown ' prodigious' and ' fearful ' like these strange
eruptions?

Answer: Caesar has grown in power, ambition and dominance to become as


fearfully prodigious and ominous as the strange supernatural happenings
taking place in the storm. Just as the storm is disruptive and threatening,
Caesar has become a threatening force through his unchecked growth.

5. How does Cassius use the storm to obtain a commitment from Casca? What
is the commitment?

Answer: Cassius uses the storm, which terrifies Casca, to portray Caesar as a
similarly terrifying and dangerous threat that has arisen and must be dealt
with. He obtains a clear verbal commitment from Casca to join the conspiracy
to remove Caesar from power.

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