Homework Help
Good students ask more questions. eNotes educators are standing by.
Topic: Julius Caesar
At the beginning of Act II of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, what reasons does Brutus give in his soliloquy for killing Caesar?
Share this question:
2 Answers | add yours
Brutus says he has to kill Caesar because the people are going to crown him King and with that role he would become too powerful and do damage to Rome. He says he knows of many powerful men...
(The entire answer is 150 words.)
This is an expert answer, written by an eNotes educator. To read the entire answer, please join eNotes.
he doesnt want him to be crown king because he will become more powerful and do damage to rome.
Join to answer this question
Join a community of thousands of dedicated teachers and students.
Related Content
Recommended Questions
- Why do the tribunes chase the commoners away, and for what does Marullus reprimand them in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar?
- Explain the reasons why Brutus wields more power than Cassius as they lead the conspiracy and raise an army in Julius...
- Was Brutus of Julius Caesar a villain or a hero?
- What are some examples or evidence from the play Julius Caesar to show the themes of power and friendship?
- Explain and analyze the theme of honor and reputation in the play and give supporting examples from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
- What kind of a person is Casca in Julius Caesar, from just reading Act 1?
- How does society determine what is or is not ethical in the play, Julius Caesar?
- Identify ways in which the character of Antony changes throughout Shakespeare's Julius Caesar—showing how he has two different...
- What are some of the literary techniques that are significant in Julius Caesar? So far I have these: "These...
- How does Decius's argument change Caesar's mind about going to the senate in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? Ethos, Logos,...
