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Character Analysis Worksheet

Name ______________________________

Honors W+R 4

____/12 pts.

Character Analysis Worksheet #1 – CASSIUS

First seen in Act 1, Scene 2

A talented general and longtime acquaintance of

Caesar, Cassius dislikes the fact that Caesar has

become godlike in the eyes of the Romans. He

slyly leads Brutus to believe that Caesar has

become too powerful and must die, finally

converting Brutus to his cause by sending him

forged letters claiming that the Roman people

support the death of Caesar. A shrewd opportunist,

he proves successful but lacks integrity.

1. What do you think is the most important thing in Cassius’s life and why?

2. Using underlined appositives each time, describe in a couple of sentences the relationship

between Cassius, that dastardly manipulator, and …

a. Brutus –

b. Julius Caesar –

c. Casca –

3. What are the different methods Cassius uses to try to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy

against Caesar? Provide three methods with explanations and one quote for each. Cite the

quote in parentheses with author, act, scene, and line.

4. Which of Cassius’s lines is your favorite and why? Do not pick a line you have already used

in question 3. Provide the quote and then cite the quote in parentheses with author, act,

scene, and line.

Character Analysis Worksheet