Understanding Julius Caesar Quotes

Who said the following quote and to whom? "Let no images Be hung with Caesar's trophies. I'll about, And drive away the vulgar from the streets; So do you too where you perceive them thick."

• Cassius to Brutus

• Flavius to the People

• Caesar to the Senate

• Brutus to Cassius

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What does the following quote mean? "These growing feathers plucked from Caesar's wing Will make him fly an ordinary pitch, Who else would soar above the view of men And keep us all in servile fearfulness."

• Caesar will become more powerful if not stopped.

• Caesar's power needs to be curtailed to prevent tyranny.

• Caesar should be praised for his achievements.

• Caesar's leadership is beneficial for Rome.

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Who is speaking in this quote and what is the context? "If it be aught toward the general good, Set honour in one eye and death I'th' other, And I will look on both indifferently; For let the gods so speed me as I love The name of honour more than I fear death."

• Cassius to Caesar, discussing loyalty.

• Brutus to Cassius, discussing his values.

• Caesar to the Senate, discussing his power.

• Flavius to the People, discussing rebellion.

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What is the meaning of the following quote? "Men at sometime were masters of their fate. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings."

• Fate controls all outcomes.

• People have the power to change their destiny.

• Stars determine the future.

• Brutus is destined to be a follower.

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In the context of the quote, what is Cassius trying to convey to Brutus? "Brutus and Caesar: What should be in that 'Caesar'? Why should that name be sounded more than yours? Write them together: yours is as fair a name as 'Caesar.'"

• Cassius is questioning Caesar's superiority over Brutus.

• Cassius is praising Caesar's leadership.

• Cassius is warning Brutus about Caesar's power.

• Cassius is suggesting Brutus should support Caesar.

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