Cassius Act 1 from Act 3 OEA

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and must bend his body / If Caesar carelessly but nod on him" (I.ii.116-118). Cassius incorporates references to honor and equality and republican ideals into the speech as well. After Brutus leaves, Cassius states his intention to further sway Brutus to his cause. Cassius plans to send Brutus forged letters, from Roman citizens, which highlight Caesar's alleged ambitions.

During the course of the play so far , Cassius proves to be a accurate analyst of the men and events surrounding the assassination plot. Despite his good judgment, however, he repeatedly defers to Brutus's wishes. It is generally understood that Cassius, in these instances, acts out of the love and friendship he repeatedly expresses for Brutus. Some, however, suggest that perhaps Cassius's primary interest, at least initially, is the credibility that the widely-respected Brutus brings to their cause.

The first significant instance of Cassius's deferring to Brutus is during II.ii, when Cassius suggests that ...

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