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Why did Cassius want to kill Caesar?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/23/2023

He is willing to kill Caesar because Cassius convinced him that this is for the people of Rome and Brutus believes him. So Brutus thinks that the conspiracy is killing him for Rome but really they are killing him because they think he will become too powerful

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Brutus feels as though Caesar is too ambitious and wants the best for Rome. He feels Caesar isn't good for Rome, obviously.

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Actually Cassius AND Brutus killed Caesar because they featured that Caesar wanted to be king. 02/09/2011 Luiza Pinto

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Who does Cassius want to kill that Brutus want to spare?

Cassius also wanted to kill Marc Antony, Caesar's closest ally.

What story does Casca relate to Brutus and Cassius?

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Whom does Cassius want to kill in addition to Caesar?

Mark Antony - Senator and associate of Ceasar

When brutus received the word that Cassius was not happy how did describe Cassius?

Cassius convinced Brutus that it was right to kill Caesar and Brutus plots to kill him.

Who else does Cassius propose to kill besides Caesar in the play Julius Caesar?

Marc Antony

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Who does Cassius want to kill that Brutus want to spare?

Cassius also wanted to kill Marc Antony, Caesar's closest ally.

What does Caesar think about Cassius?

Cassius wants to kill Caesar

In Julius Caesar Cassius believes he is Caesar's?

Cassius was not Caesar. Cassius wanted to kill Caesar for jealousy and some other issues.

What story does Casca relate to Brutus and Cassius?

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Whom does Cassius want to kill in addition to Caesar?

Mark Antony - Senator and associate of Ceasar

When brutus received the word that Cassius was not happy how did describe Cassius?

Cassius convinced Brutus that it was right to kill Caesar and Brutus plots to kill him.

What was Cassius's motive for killing Caesar?

Cassius is envious of Caesar. because Cassius didn't want to be ruler my anyone. Cassius felt that Caesar had too much power and was bad for Rome.

What is ironic about Cassius' death?

Cassius was killed with the same sword that he used to kill Caesar. "Caesar, thou art revenged,/ Even with the sword that killed thee." (5.3.46-47) - Cassius

Who else does Cassius propose to kill besides Caesar in the play Julius Caesar?

Marc Antony

What does Cassius want Brutus to do?

he wants him to assasinate Caesar

What wrong does Cassius say Brutus has done to him?

Cassius feels that Brutus has insulted him, during the argument they have after the death of Caesar. Brutus calls him greedy and believes Cassius's intention of kill Caesar was not for honor, but for money.

How do brutus and Cassius opinion's of mark Antony differ?

Brutus thinks he is just the limb of Caesar but Cassius thinks that they should kill him because he is a tool used by Caesar.

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