Act+IV,+Scene+ii


 * __Character Analysis:__ **


 * Brutus ** : Throughout the play, Brutus has been one of the more conscientious conspirators and more timid to violent action. In this scene Brutus begins to second guess the murder of his friend Caesar. He worries about if the conspirators did make the best decision, and also if the murder was truly beneficial to the welfare of the country. He also begins to worry about his relationship with Cassius. As a character, Brutus is worrisome and nervous about how Cassius views him as a friend. He is not confident in his actions and believes he did something to upset Cassius, or cause him to lose his friendship. Brutus is a weak character because he is never able to have his own opinions but he follows other aggressive leaders.


 * Lucillius: ** In this scene, Lucillius plays a bit of the messenger role. He has talked with Cassius about matters that Brutus is worried about. Though he plays a small role in the scene, he does show that Cassius didn't treat him also with his regular friendliness. He is different from Brutus because he is not upset or worried over what Cassius thinks of him. Another characteristic about Lucillius is he doesn't seem to wish to take side between the friction of Brutus and Cassius but he wishes to remain a neutral figure and stay on the good graces of each man.


 * Cassius: ** In this scene Cassius is once again portraying his unfriendly cold side.He is upset with Brutus because he feel he has been wronged and also betrayed. Cassius is a very manipulitive, caniving individual. He used Brutus in the plot to murder Caeser and now it seems as though he wants nothing to do with Brutus and does not see him as a friend at all. Cassius' one goal is to achieve his personal desires for power and doesnt care who he must betray and hurt to get it.


 * Pindarus ** : Pindarus is a minor charater in the play. He is the sevent of Cassius. Though minor he does protray loyalty in his devotion to serving Cassius.
 * __Summary:__ **

Brutus is beginning to regret his friendship with Cassius as well as their actions. Pindarus defends Cassius by reassuring Brutus that Cassius is truly honorable and noble. When Cassius arrives he is convinced that Brutus had wronged him and Brutus comes back by saying that he never wrongs anyone, even his enemies. Cassius believes that Brutus is trying very hard to cover up the fact that he wronged him and the two continue to argue. They dismiss the others to continue their argument in private.

__Visual Representation:__ ** This picture depicts the relationship between Cassius and Brutus, with Brutus being Yoshi and Cassius being Mario. Similar to how Mario used Yoshi to get to the next level, and then left him, Cassius used Brutus in his plot to murder Caesar and might now turn against him. This picture accurately portrays the regretful and melancholy character of Brutus and the scheming character of Cassius.


 * __Foreshadowing and Superstitions__ **

-This is a foreshadowing saying that Brutus is beginning to doubt Cassius. He is addressing Lucilius asking him how Cassius treated him. At the same time, he somewhat bribes him but telling him that when Cassius gets sick of him, he will treat him artificially like an old toy a child gets bored of. Brutus is trying to get as much information about Cassius and his behavior to prepare for any misunderstanding and betrayal. So far, however, he is really doubting Cassius and is afraid that he himself might become that "old toy."
 * Brutus: ** // "A hot friend cooling. Ever note, Lucillius/When love begins to sicken and decay." //

-This is also foreshadowing Cassius loosing trust and perhaps betraying Brutus. This phrase is saying that Brutus is hiding something from Cassius, and that he is not acting like himself. We clearly see that he, just like Brutus, doesn't trust him and feels that he will get betrayed.
 * Cassius ** : __// "Brutus, this sober form of yours hides wrongs. and when you do them-" //__

__// "Pindarus/Bid our commanders lead their charges off/A little from this ground". //__ -This is also a foreshadow saying that both men distrust each other enough that both had armies following and protecting them, as if a civil war between these two men was about to start. This has to say something that either of these two men will betray the other. They don't treat each other like friends, or even trust each other.
 * Cassius **