Julius Caesar Acts 1-2

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  1. 2. A member of the conspiracy who persuades Caesar to ignore Calpurnia's warnings. He interprets Calpurnia's dream positively and convinces Caesar to attend the Senate meeting.
  2. 4. A powerful Roman leader who has returned to Rome after defeating his enemies. He is offered a crown but refuses it three times in public. Some Romans fear he will become a tyrant if he gains too much power.
  3. 6. A respected Roman senator who witnesses unusual events and discusses the strange happenings in Rome. His presence helps establish the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.
  4. 8. Brutus's servant. He helps Brutus during the night and delivers messages, including the forged letters designed to influence Brutus.
  5. 9. Another tribune who criticizes the common people for celebrating Caesar after previously supporting his rival, Pompey. He helps establish the political tension surrounding Caesar.
  6. 10. A loyal supporter and friend of Caesar. He offers Caesar the crown during the public celebration. Caesar trusts Antony and does not suspect him of disloyalty.
  7. 11. A senator who dislikes Caesar's growing power. He begins plotting to assassinate Caesar and works to convince Brutus to join him because Brutus is respected by the Roman people.
  8. 13. Reports Caesar's public refusal of the crown to Cassius and describes how the crowd reacts. He also joins the conspiracy.
  9. 14. A conspirator who helps Cassius recruit Brutus. He participates in the plan to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy.
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  1. 1. A tribune who disapproves of Caesar's popularity. He removes decorations from Caesar's statues to discourage the public from celebrating Caesar's rise to power.
  2. 3. Warns Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March.” Caesar dismisses the warning, foreshadowing the danger he faces on March 15.
  3. 4. Caesar's wife. She has frightening dreams and omens that suggest danger to Caesar. She begs him not to go to the Capitol on the Ides of March.
  4. 5. A respected Roman senator and friend of Caesar. Cassius persuades him to consider joining a conspiracy against Caesar. Brutus struggles between his loyalty to Caesar and his concern for Rome.
  5. 7. Brutus's wife. She notices that Brutus is troubled and demands to know what is wrong. She shows her strength and loyalty by asking Brutus to trust her with his secrets.
  6. 12. A senator who reports that Caesar was offered a crown and refused it three times. He is suspicious of Caesar's ambitions and becomes involved in the conspiracy.