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Julius Caesar Study Guide
The purpose of this study guide is to assist in your understanding of the play. The questions are designed
to assist you in interpreting themes, characters, and literary devices. Please answer the following
questions as you read the play.
Act V, Scene 1
1. What potential mistake have Brutus and Cassius made?
2. Of what do Antony and Brutus accuse each other?
3. List several examples of the insults exchanged between sides.
4. In lines 73-88, about what has Cassius changed his mind? What is the omen?
5. What dramatic purpose might Cassius’ change of mind serve?
6. What does Brutus think of suicide?
7. How do Cassius and Brutus feel about the outcome?
Act V, Scene 3
1. What mistake has Brutus made? What character flaw does Brutus’ mistake reveal?
2. Discuss the symbolism of Cassius’ remark “My sight was ever thick.” (line 21)
3. What does Cassius ask Pindarus to do?
4. What are Cassius’ last thoughts? What do these thoughts suggest about Cassius’ attitude toward
the assassination?
5. What is Cassius’ tragic character flaw? (lines 66-71, 83-85)
6. Explain the meaning of Brutus’ words in liens 94-96?
7. What remarks does Brutus make about Cassius at the end of Scene 3? How does he feel about
Cassius?
Act V, Scene 4
1. What lie does Lucilius tell? Why?
2. How do you think the battle will end?
3. Do you think Brutus will make the same choice as Cassius? Explain your answer.
Act V, Scene 5
1. What does Brutus ask Clitus to do?
2. Paraphrase Brutus’ dialogue in lines 17-27.
3. Why do you think Brutus makes his decision?
4. In lines 34-35, what has given Brutus joy? Why is this ironic?
5. What does Strato do?
6. What are Brutus’ thoughts in lines 50-51?
7. What does Antony say about Brutus? (lines 68-75)
8. Has order been restored in Rome? Explain you answer.
9. Who are the hero and villain of Julius Caesar? Explain your choices in detail.