Julius Caesar 1.1 Word Nerd: Pitch

Flavius likens Caesar to a bird of prey, such as a hawk or falcon, which ascends steeply before diving to catch its target. He suggests that just as plucking a hawk's feathers would prevent it from soaring, removing decorations from Caesar's statues might stop Caesar from rising too high above the common Roman people.

What does Flavius compare Caesar to in his speech?

What types of birds does Flavius mention in relation to Caesar?

What does Flavius hope to achieve by comparing Caesar to a bird of prey?

What action does Flavius hope will prevent Caesar from soaring too high?

What metaphor does Flavius use to describe Caesar's power over the Roman citizens?