Act II, Scene i - Motivation and Soliloquy: The Conspiracy (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will find out whether Brutus will join Cassius and the other conspirators in their attempt to assassinate Caesar. We will look at how Cassius attempts to persuade Brutus and what Brutus and Cassius are motivated by.

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Act II, Scene i - Motivation and Soliloquy: The Conspiracy (part 1)

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Q1.What is a conspiracy?

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Q2.What is Brutus' motivation for killing Caesar?

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Q3.Why does Cassius want to kill Antony?

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Q4.Why does Brutus want to be a 'sacrificer' and not a 'butcher'

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Q5.Why does Brutus compare Caesar to 'a poisonous snake'?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Act II, Scene i - Motivation and Soliloquy: The Conspiracy (part 1)

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is a conspiracy?

1/5

Q2.What is Brutus' motivation for killing Caesar?

2/5

Q3.Why does Cassius want to kill Antony?

3/5

Q4.Why does Brutus want to be a 'sacrificer' and not a 'butcher'

4/5

Q5.Why does Brutus compare Caesar to 'a poisonous snake'?

5/5

Lesson summary: Act II, Scene i - Motivation and Soliloquy: The Conspiracy (Part 1)

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