Julius Caesar: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Caesar's 'Northern Star' quote shows him as
Caesar's 'Northern Star' quote shows him as
Strong, unchanging, powerful leader
'Abuse of greatness' warns about power without
'Abuse of greatness' warns about power without
Kindness or care for others
Brutus: 'loved Caesar less, but loved ___ more'
Brutus: 'loved Caesar less, but loved ___ more'
Rome
Brutus prefers 'fat' men around him because they seem
Brutus prefers 'fat' men around him because they seem
Content & satisfied, less threatening
Cassius: 'fault is not in stars but in ___'
Cassius: 'fault is not in stars but in ___'
Ourselves
'Born free as Caesar' shows Cassius's
'Born free as Caesar' shows Cassius's
Jealousy and desire for power
Antony's speech starts 'Friends, Romans, ___'
Antony's speech starts 'Friends, Romans, ___'
Countrymen, lend me your ears
'Most unkindest cut' refers to
'Most unkindest cut' refers to
Brutus's betrayal of Caesar
Portia: 'man's mind, but a woman's ___'
Portia: 'man's mind, but a woman's ___'
Might
Portia challenges being seen as weak due to her
Portia challenges being seen as weak due to her
Being a woman/her gender
Caesar's confidence makes him blind to
Caesar's confidence makes him blind to
Dangers around him
Cassius says ___ not fate controls lives
Cassius says ___ not fate controls lives
Our own choices
Antony's speech shows his skill in
Antony's speech shows his skill in
Persuading others
Theme explored through Portia's character
Theme explored through Portia's character
Gender roles
Brutus chose this over personal feelings for Caesar
Brutus chose this over personal feelings for Caesar
Rome's future/what's best for Rome