Is Ligarius a conspirator?
Caius Quintus Ligarius is one of the conspirators who participates in the assassination of Caesar in William’s Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar. Although Pompey lost the war, Caesar exiled Ligarius rather than having him killed.
Who is Brutus servant?
Varro and Claudius Servants of Brutus, they spend the night in his tent at Sardis.
How weak a thing The heart of woman is?
[aside] Ay me, how weak a thing The heart of woman is! O Brutus, 45 The heavens speed thee in thine enterprise! Sure, the boy heard me. [to LUCIUS] Brutus hath a suit That Caesar will not grant.
What is Portia’s wish for Brutus Why?
What is Portia’s wish for Brutus? Wishes the gods will help him in his plans. How does Portia try to cover up being overheard by Lucius? She tells Brutus she has a request that Caesar will not grant him.
Who is Decius Brutus loyal to?
| Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus | |
|---|---|
| Cause of death | Executed by a Gallic chief loyal to Mark Antony |
| Nationality | Roman |
| Occupation | General and politician |
| Known for | Assassination of Julius Caesar |
What finally convinces Brutus to join the conspirators?
Cassius is the main conspirator who convinces Brutus to join the conspiracy, even though Brutus must come to the realization that while he loves Caesar, he loves his country (Rome) more before he agrees to become part of the plot to end the life of his leader.
What is Brutus answer to Portia?
What is Brutus’ answer when Portia asks why he has been behaving strangely lately? What is her response to this? Brutus says that he is sick. Portia answers that she knows he is lying.
What virtue does Brutus hold to?
Shakespeare established Brutus as the archetypal virtuous man—honest, selfless, and respectable. He was even described as the “noblest Roman of them all” (5.5. 68) by his competitor Antony yet he is the very same character that aided in committing the most heinous crime of all: murder.