Table of Contents
- 1 How did Cassius recruit Brutus?
- 2 How does Cassius convince Casca to join the conspirators?
- 3 Why do Cassius Cinna and Casca want Brutus to join their cause what does this reveal about what they think of their cause?
- 4 How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus that he is more noble and loved than Caesar?
How did Cassius recruit Brutus?
In Julius Caesar, Cassius cleverly persuades Brutus to join the conspiracy by elaborating on Caesar’s numerous faults and appealing to Brutus’s honor. Cassius challenges Brutus to stand up to Caesar and defend Rome from tyranny like his ancestor.
What does Cassius say about why it is important for Brutus to join their cause?
Cassius knows he is unpopular because of his selfishness, greed, miserliness, and violent temper. That is why he needs Brutus to serve as the putative leader of the conspiracy. Cassius would like to be the real leader but to use Brutus as a figurehead.
How does Cassius persuade Brutus to Caesar?
In Julius Caesar, Cassius persuades Brutus against Caesar by appealing to his sense of honor, painting Caesar as ambitious and hungry for absolute power. Cassius also makes remarks on Caesar’s health, implying that he is not physically fit to rule.
How does Cassius convince Casca to join the conspirators?
Cassius successfully persuades Casca by using five different methods of persuasion: false cause and effect, inductive reasoning, bandwagon appeal, either/or reasoning, and name calling.
What does Cassius say to Brutus to convince him to agree with his opinion?
Cassius reminds Brutus that Caesar is merely a mortal like them, with ordinary human weaknesses, and he says that he would rather die than see such a man become his master. He reminds Brutus of Brutus’ noble ancestry and of the expectations of his fellow Romans that he will serve his country as his ancestors did.
What is Cassius plan to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy and how does he enlist Cinna to help him at the end?
At the end of Scene 2, what is Cassius planning to do to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar? Cassius has asked Cinna to put letters in Brutus’ chair because he wants Brutus to see how many people (especially the senators) who would support him to dethrone Caesar. He also plans to talk to Brutus.
Why do Cassius Cinna and Casca want Brutus to join their cause what does this reveal about what they think of their cause?
They realize they need a powerful ally like Brutus. The other conspirators (Cassius, Cinna, and Casca) want Brutus to join their cause because they feel he would add credability to their cause. People care about Brutus and respect him, as he has a good reputation.
Why did Cassius join the conspiracy?
Cassius wants Brutus to join the conspirators for several significant reasons. Cassius is aware that Brutus is an honorable man who is respected and revered by the Roman populace. Having a man of Brutus’s caliber and rank on their side gives Cassius and the conspirators much-needed support from the Roman citizens.
Why is Cassius trying to convince Brutus to let Cassius be the mirror into his heart what does it seem like Cassius is trying to do what are his motives?
Cassius is saying this to Brutus as he is trying to manipulate him into thinking that he is important/worthy and that the Romans want him as a ruler. You just studied 32 terms!
How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus that he is more noble and loved than Caesar?
How does Cassius plan to convince Brutus that he is more noble and loved than Caesar? Cassius hopes Brutus will be convinced that the letters are from the citizens, and that Brutus will join the conspiracy. As the audience we know that Caesar’s days are numbered and wonder when Caesar will be assassinated.
How does Cassius convince Casca to join the conspiracy?