Before these lines were spoken in Act I scene 2 of Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, the scene takes place outside in Rome, where many Romans including Caesar and some conspirators. While passing by, Caesar mentions to Anthony that Cassius has a “lean and hungry look”(i.25), that he is a man to fear. Caesar himself doesn't fear him, but he just has an uneasiness about him. The focus then shifts to Brutus, Cassius, and Casca discussing Caesar. Casca mentions that the crown was offered to Caesar three times, to which he denied, however Casca thinks Caesar wants the crown. Soon Enough, the three parted their separate ways, leaving Cassius alone in the scene. To which Cassius reveals his plan to sway Brutus to go against Caesar. He plots to