The death of Julius Caesar changed lives all over Rome. Some had power who
had never been in power before. For some Ceaser’s death brought prosperity, and many
of the people of Rome had more money and land than they had ever owned. However,
many people lost their lives when Ceaser was murdered, and some responded to the lack
of control with anger and violence. New alliances were formed as well as new enemies.
The first scene takes place in a camp near Sardis. Brutus is speaking to Lucilius
outside of his tent. Cassius is on his way to see Brutus, and Lucilius says that Cassius is
not acting like himself. Now that Cassius has what he wanted, he is no longer as kind and
caring as he was before. When Cassius arrives he is not happy with Brutus. He …show more content…
Cassius appointed Lucius Pella who was receiving bribes from the
Sardinians. Brutus found out about the illegal and unethical bribes and had Lucius
executed. Cassius was furious. Meanwhile, Cassius was stealing money from the poor,
but Brutus said that he would rather die than take from peasants. These two issues
become a source of major conflict, and they continue to argue. The two men insult
each other, and Brutus expresses the reasons for his disappointment in Cassius.
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Brutus claims to be so honest himself that he cannot raise money by
ignoble means. As a result, he is forced to ask Cassius for money, but Cassius
ignores him. Cassius claims that he did not deny Brutus, but that the messenger
misreported Brutus’s words. (Sparknotes) Cassius claims that Brutus doesn’t love
him anymore and offers him a knife to stab him saying, “There is my dagger, and here
my naked breast. Within, a heart dearer than Plutus’ mine, richer than gold. If that
had never been in power before. For some Ceaser’s death brought prosperity, and many
of the people of Rome had more money and land than they had ever owned. However,
many people lost their lives when Ceaser was murdered, and some responded to the lack
of control with anger and violence. New alliances were formed as well as new enemies.
The first scene takes place in a camp near Sardis. Brutus is speaking to Lucilius
outside of his tent. Cassius is on his way to see Brutus, and Lucilius says that Cassius is
not acting like himself. Now that Cassius has what he wanted, he is no longer as kind and
caring as he was before. When Cassius arrives he is not happy with Brutus. He …show more content…
Cassius appointed Lucius Pella who was receiving bribes from the
Sardinians. Brutus found out about the illegal and unethical bribes and had Lucius
executed. Cassius was furious. Meanwhile, Cassius was stealing money from the poor,
but Brutus said that he would rather die than take from peasants. These two issues
become a source of major conflict, and they continue to argue. The two men insult
each other, and Brutus expresses the reasons for his disappointment in Cassius.
Phillips 2
Brutus claims to be so honest himself that he cannot raise money by
ignoble means. As a result, he is forced to ask Cassius for money, but Cassius
ignores him. Cassius claims that he did not deny Brutus, but that the messenger
misreported Brutus’s words. (Sparknotes) Cassius claims that Brutus doesn’t love
him anymore and offers him a knife to stab him saying, “There is my dagger, and here
my naked breast. Within, a heart dearer than Plutus’ mine, richer than gold. If that