The play “<em>The Tragedy of Julius Caesar</em>” by William Shakespeare (1599) is one of the several plays that Shakespeare wrote based on true events from <u>Roman history</u>.
The correct answers to the questions are:
Who is part of the conspiracy that killed Caesar?
Julius Caesar was killed on March 15, 44 B.C. by a group of Roman senators. The group of senators that stabbed Caesar to death were <u>Marcus Junius Brutus</u>, <u>Cassius Longinus</u>, and <u>Decimus Brutus</u>. Cassius wanted Caesar dead because of several motives and started searching for <em>co-conspirators</em>. Those co-conspirators ended up being Brutus, a high-level military man and politician, and Decimus, a close friend of Caesar’s.
Who warns Caesar to beware the ides of March?
A <u>soothsayer</u> warns Caesar of his death when the “Ides of March” (13th or 15th) rolls around. Foreshadowing and augury were popular practices in the ancient Roman religion.
Who fears for Caesar's safety because of omens?
<u>Calpurnia</u>, Caesar’s wife, fears for her husband’s safety because of omens. She repeatedly warns Caesar that the omens suggest that he is in danger. She even dreams about Caesar’s statue running with blood.
Who gives funeral orations after Caesar is murdered?
It was <u>Antony</u>, consul Caesar's colleague, who has obtained permission to give a funeral oration. The plebeians are touched by Antony’s oration and become angry with Caesar's murderers to such extent that they made them flee from the city.
