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Why did Cassius really want Caesar dead?
Cassius is motivated to assassinate Caesar in order to advance his political status and authority in Rome. He is selfishly motivated and fears that Caesar will disband the Senate, which would negatively affect him.
Does Cassius want Caesar out of power?
Cassius openly wants Caesar out of power. He is jealous and wants better for himself. Brutus has been thinking about Caesar and the state of his countrymen, and at this point is ready to listen to Cassius. Although Brutus loves Caesar, he recognizes Caesar’s flaws.
How does Cassius feel about Caesar’s death?
During their conversation, Cassius criticizes and ridicules Caesar for his physical ailments, arrogant personality, and presumably ambitious nature. Given the fact that Cassius plans and participates in Caesar’s murder, he will feel satisfied and pleased following Caesar’s death.
Why does Cassius want Brutus to be a part of the assassination plot against Caesar?
Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy? Brutus has a good reputation in the peoples’ hearts, so if he joined the conspiracy, the assassination of Caesar will seem justified. What is the internal conflict that is taking place inside Brutus? He likes Caesar, but he doesn’t think that he should become king.
What is Cassius motive?
In this play, Cassius’ motivation is completely inspired by evil and hatred. His jealousy of Caesar and greed for power drives him to create the conspiracy and start plotting the death of Caesar. Although he justifies the killing of Caesar as an act for freedom from tyranny, his motivation is full of bad intent.
How does Cassius feel about Caesar’s rise to power Why?
At the heart of his resentment and willingness to assassinate is Cassius’s deep jealousy of Caesar’s rise to power. From the very beginning, Cassius is pleased with himself for his ability to manipulate others.
Why does Cassius take issue with Caesar’s ascent to power?
Cassius believes that the nobility of Rome are responsible for the government of Rome. They have allowed a man to gain excessive power; therefore, they have the responsibility to stop him, and with a man of Caesar’s well-known ambition, that can only mean assassination.
Why does Cassius want to include Brutus?
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 does Cassius want Brutus to stab him?
Cassius didn’t give Brutus money when he asked for it. It’s ironic because Brutus says he can’t get money by “vile” means, but he knows Cassius got the money from bribes. He tells Brutus to stab him like he stabbed Caesar.
How is Cassius ambitious?
Cassius’ ambition for power is easily motivated by the decisions made by Caesar, where he believes Caesar will use his power to advance his own self and will turn his back against the people of Rome.