1. The storm is at it’s height during the first part of the scene, when Casca meets Cicero and tells him of all the fearful things he has seen. The thunder and lightning enhance the ominous mood that is already set. It reflects the emotions of Casca, who is restless and fearful due to the sights he has seen. The second use of pathetic fallacy is when the thunder continues in line 103. This is immediately after Cassius admits that if it really comes to Caesar becoming king, he would still have the option of killing himself, which is more honourable than become a slave to him. The thunder rumbles, reflecting the severity of the words, and the seriousness of Cassius. 2. Shakespeare includes this to show that there may be supernatural elements …show more content…
The strange occurrences serve as a warning from the gods, disapproving Caesar’s position of power. 5. Casca reveals that they plan to crown Caesar as king. 6. Cassius says he kill himself rather than be a “slave” of Caesar once he becomes king. This means that rather than live under the commands of one powerful man, he would rather die by his own hand and escape his tyranny. By committing suicide, he would die honourably. “I know where I will wear this dagger then/Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius.” (Act 1, Scene 3, Line 90-91) “If I know this, know all the world besides,/That part of tyranny that I do bear/I can shake off at pleasure.” (Act 1, Scene 3, Line 99-101) 7. He persuaded the other senators to meet at the porch outside Pompey’s theater to discuss the actions they need to take against Caesar. 8. He wants Brutus on their side because he is an honourable man. With his, their cause seems more validated and just. Even the common people will see that they’re actions are sensible with such a man at their side. “ Oh, he sits high in all the people’s hearts,/And that which would appear offense in us,/His countenance, like richest alchemy,/Will change to virtue and to worthiness.” (Act 1, Scene 3, Line