Why does Caesar ignore the letter from artemidorus?

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-Act 3 Scene 1

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Why does the soothsayer say, "But not gone?" The day is NOT over, There is still a lot to come.
Why does Caesar ignore Artemidorus' letter? Because Decius cuts off Artemidorus, Caesar thinks Artemidorus is pushy and self serving.
Why would the Conspirators worry about Popilius Lena? Because they thought that he might tell Cesar all of their secrets, that they have a conspiracy against Ceasar.
What is Trebonius role at this time? To get Marc Anthony out of the way so he does not see what is going on.
Metellus Cimber is presenting his siut - He asks Caesar to repeal the order banishing his brother- How does Caesar respond? He tell him that Begging won't help - The answer is NO, He was banned by law and that is that.
Brutus also begs for repeal of Publius Cimber Metellus' brother. This causes Caesar to respond. He compares himself to the Northern Star. How does this response reveal the leaders opinion of him? Caeser feels he provides direction for all men- even a man like brutus cannot persuade him.
Who stabs Caesar first? Casca- Speak Hands for me.
What does "Et tu Brute" mean? Why are those Caesar's last words? Even you Brutus. Even his best friend.
What is the significance of Cinna's and Cassius' comments to the crowd after they kill Caesar? They want to tell the crowd the reason for the murder.
Why does Brutus lead the others in having the group smear their hands with Caesar's blood? To make their act a public one- that they are not hiding the need for the murder.
What purpose does the servant bearing a message from Antony serve? Antony is afrid for his own life- he sends a messinger.
How doesAntony act when he sees Caesar's murdered body? He breaks down, wishes he were killed.
How does Brutus respond? That the sorrow for Rome became greater than the sorrow for Caesar.
What is the psychology behind Antony asking to shake the bloody hands of the conspirators? He is united with their cause.
Antony then addresses- Caesar's Corpse-What does he say? Is this how Antony really feels? Show's his sorrow-yes
How does Antony "cover" himself in front of the conspirators, and how does Cassius respond? That he showed himself an ally by shaking hands with the conspirutors Cassius clams even the enemies of Caesar will praise.
Brutus allows Antony to speak at Caesar's FuneralCassius does not want this. How does Brutus claim to resolve this? What is the restriction on the speech? Brutus will speek first - Antony cannot blame the Conspiritors in his speech
Alone with Caesar's Corpse, Antony speeks truthfully - How does he feel? That this was a Murder and all of Italy will Suffer
Who is Octavius Caesar? Why is it Important that Antony tell Octavius that he had no part in the Murder? Octavius was an Ally of Caesar - Antony does NOT want to be an enemy of Octavius

Throughout the tragedy of Julius Caesar, there have been numerous occasions of foreshadowing Caesar’s fate. Julius Caesar has received both direct warnings, and indirect omens that he has chosen to ignore. Firstly, Caesar has been receiving direct warnings from the soothsayer, artemidorus, and his wife, Calpurnia. Each warning is given differently, for example, the soothsayer’s warning was direct and clear “beware the ides of march”. Here, the soothsayer is warning Caesar to take extra precautions on that day, as something horrible (death) might happen to him. The next warning is from Caesar’s wife, Calpurnia. Calpurnia began noticing several different unusual before Caesar’s death, such as her dream “She dreamt tonight she saw my status, / Which, like a fountain with an hundred spouts,/ Did run pure blood; and many lusty Romans/ Came smiling, and did bathe their hands in it” (II.ii.76-79), which literally foreshadowed the scene after Caesar’s death. Caesar’s next warning is slightly different, is in form of a letter, written by Artemidorus stating the plan of the conspirators, and which conspirators exactly were in on it, and it states “if you read this o Caesar, thou mayst live” (III.i). Secondly, There is an appearance of numerous supernatural omens throughout the city of Rome, preceding the ides of march.…show more content…
Out of all the warnings he has received, the ones he truly felt were true were Calpurnia’s dream and the discovery of the beast without a heart. Another reason why caesar didn’t take the warnings seriously, although everyone loyal to him did is his arrogance. Caesar was very arrogant and this is shown through the way he speaks, which is always in the third person. Caesar’s ignorance and Caesar’s arrogance were the leading causes of his demise. Had he come to his senses earlier, and not let his arrogance get in the way of his safety, Caesar may have lived longer than he

Why does Caesar ignore Artemidorus?

Why does Caesar ignore Artemidorus' letter? Because Decius cuts off Artemidorus, Caesar thinks Artemidorus is pushy and self serving. Why would the Conspirators worry about Popilius Lena? Because they thought that he might tell Cesar all of their secrets, that they have a conspiracy against Ceasar.

How does Caesar respond to the letter artemidorus offers?

Artemidorus approaches with his letter, saying that its contents are a matter of closest concern for Caesar. Caesar responds, “What touches us ourself shall be last served”—that is, his personal concerns are his last priority (III.

How does Caesar react to the letter of warning from artemidorus?

How does Caesar respond when Artemidorus tries to hand him the warning letter? He says that whatever pertains to himself, he will read last. He then tells him to present the letter in the Capitol.

Why does artemidorus letter fail to reach Caesar Why does Caesar refuse it?

Why does Artemidorus fail to get Caesar to read his warning. Artemidorus fails to get Caesar to read his letters (which contained the conspirators' names) because Caesar simply dismissed him; Caesar said he would read his letter last.