Get notes, workbook solutions, summary, questions and answers, and pdf of the drama/play Julius Caesar (Act 2 Scene 3) by William Shakespeare which is part of ICSE Class 9 English. However, the notes should only be treated for references and changes should be made according to the needs of the students.
Summary
In a tense moment on a street near the Capitol, Artemidorus stands absorbed in a paper, detailing a conspiracy against Caesar along with the names of the plotters. Intent on warning Caesar, he plans to position himself where the ruler must pass en route to the Senate, hoping to hand him the vital note. Artemidorus believes that Caesar’s life may yet be saved, if only the fates don’t align with the conspirators.
This brief but electrifying scene serves as a crescendo of suspense, gripping the audience and readers alike. It introduces the flicker of hope that Caesar might yet be saved due to the vigilance of a loyal supporter like Artemidorus. Yet, the situation remains precarious. While Caesar has friends as well as foes, it appears as though destiny itself is siding with those who seek his downfall.
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. Artemidorus is standing
Answer: b) near the Capitol
2. Artemidorus is
Answer: a) a well wisher of Caesar
3. Artemidorus wants to stand in a place
Answer: d) where Caesar will pass by
4. Artemidorus wants Caesar not to trust
Answer: b) Trebonius
5. Caesar in the scene
Answer: b) is unable to read the letter of Artemidorus
Context questions
Question 1
ARTEMIDORUS – There is but one mind in all these men, and,
it is bent against Caesar. If thou beest not immortal
Look about you. Security gives way to conspiracy.
The mighty gods defend thee!
Thy lover, Artemidorus.
1. Name the conspirators mentioned in the letter of Artemidorus.
Answer: The conspirators mentioned specifically in the letter are Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Trebonius, Metellus Cimber, and Caius Ligarius.
2. What warning is given to Caesar regarding each conspirator?
Answer: The warning given is that Caesar should beware of Brutus, take heed of Cassius, not come near Casca, have an eye on Cinna, not trust Trebonius, mark well Metellus Cimber, and know that Decius Brutus does not love him. Caesar is also warned that he has wronged Caius Ligarius.
3. What will happen if Caesar reads ‘this’ and what if he does not?
Answer: If Caesar reads the letter, he will be aware of the conspiracy against him and may be able to take actions to protect himself, thereby living. However, if he does not read the letter, then the fates will conspire with the traitors to bring about his assassination, as he will be unaware and undefended.
4. Who had warned Caesar earlier? What was Caesar’s reaction to the warning?
Answer: Earlier, the soothsayer had directly warned Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March”, foretelling calamity on this day. However, Caesar had dismissed this warning lightly, not giving it much importance.
5. Explain:- ‘security gives way to conspiracy.’
Answer: This line means that the current sense of security and stability is giving way or making room for the secretly developed conspiracy against Caesar. Though Caesar feels secure, the scheming of the conspirators will soon disrupt that security.
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following issues was raised by Artemidorus in his letter?
(a) Caesar’s impending death
(b) Caesar’s arrogance
(c) Caesar’s immortality
(d) Caesar’s pride
Answer : (a) Caesar’s impending death
2. According to Artemidorus, Caesar may survive if
(a) Brutus do not join the group of conspirators.
(b) Fates do not ally with the conspirators
(c) Caesar is persuaded not to go to the Senate
(d) Calpurnia accompanies him to the Senate.
Answer : (b) Fates do not ally with the conspirators
3. How does this scene create suspense in the audience?
(a) By letting them know that Caesar would get more warnings.
(b) By letting them imagine that Artemidorus’ letter may save him.
(c) By letting them know a change of plan according to portents.
(d) By letting them know that the conspirators’ plan has leaked out.
Answer : (d) By letting them know that the conspirators’ plan has leaked out.
4. Artemidorus is a representative of which of the following?
(a) Common citizens of Rome
(b) Well-wishers of Caesar
(c) Members of the Senate
(d) None of the above.
Answer : (a) Common citizens of Rome
5. Artemidorus describes the conspirators as
(a) Jealous creatures
(b) Saviours of Rome
(c)Envious ususpers
(d) Masters of Rome
Answer : (c) Envious usurpers
6. “There is but one mind in all these men.” Who are “these men”?
(a) Conspirators against Caesar
(b) Common citizens of Rome
(c)Opponents of Conspirators
(d) None of the above
Answer : (a) Conspirators against Caesar
7. Why does Artemidorus’ heart lament?
(a) The future of Rome
(b) The betrayal by a friend
(c The fickleness of the mob
(d) The danger to Caesar’s life from jealous rivals
Answer : (d) The danger to Caesar’s life from jealous rivals.
8. According to Artemidorus, what gives way to conspiracy?
(a) Negligence
(b) Overconfidence
(c) Lethargy
(d) None of the above
Answer : (b) Overconfidence.
Context Questions
1. Artemidorus
There is but one mind in all these men, and
it is bent against Caesar. If thou beest not immortal,
look about you; security gives way to conspiracy.
The mighty gods defend thee! Thy lover, Artemidorus.
(i) At what occasion does Artemidorus say these words? Artemidorus is a symbolic individual. Whom does he symbolise in this scene?
Answer: Artemidorus speaks these words in Act 2, Scene 3 of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. He is waiting in the street to hand Caesar a letter that warns him of the conspiracy against his life. Artemidorus symbolizes the voice of reason and caution in this scene, attempting to alert Caesar to the imminent danger posed by those around him.
(ii) There is but one mind in all these men.” What kind of a mind do the Conspirators have? What is the difference in motives for conspiracy between Cassius and Brutus?
Answer: The conspirators share a unified mind driven by a collective determination to assassinate Caesar, driven by their belief that his death is necessary for the greater good of Rome. However, their individual motives differ. Cassius is motivated by personal envy and resentment towards Caesar’s power, while Brutus is driven by a sense of duty to Rome, believing that Caesar’s death is necessary to prevent tyranny and protect the Republic.
(iii) Why are all the conspirators against Caesar? How would the request look about you” be significant at this time?
Answer: The conspirators are against Caesar because they fear that his rise to power threatens the freedom of the Roman Republic and could lead to dictatorship. The request “look about you” is significant at this time because it urges Caesar to be vigilant and aware of the danger surrounding him. It is a call for Caesar to be cautious, yet tragically, Caesar dismisses these warnings, leading to his downfall.
(iv) What is meant by “security gives way to conspiracy”?
Answer: The phrase “security gives way to conspiracy” means that overconfidence and a false sense of security can lead to one’s downfall. In the context of the play, it suggests that Caesar’s belief in his own invulnerability and his trust in those around him make him blind to the conspiracy being plotted against him.
(v) Besides Artemidorus, who else had warned Caesar about the danger to his life? What was the warning and how did Caesar react to the warning?
Answer: Besides Artemidorus, Caesar was warned by the soothsayer, who famously told him to “Beware the Ides of March” earlier in the play. Additionally, his wife, Calpurnia, had a dream foreseeing his death and begged him not to go to the Senate on the day of his assassination. Caesar, however, dismisses these warnings, either out of pride or because of persuasion from others, such as Decius, who reinterprets Calpurnia’s dream to flatter Caesar.
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