Q. What does Caesar say to Metellus?
Metellus Pleads for His Brother Metellus speaks to Caesar first, saying ‘Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar, Metellus Cimber throws before thy seat, an humble heart–‘ but Caesar interrupts him, telling him that he cannot help his brother. The law is the law.
Q. What does Metellus Cimber do in Julius Caesar?
Metellus Cimber is one of the conspirators against Caesar. He suggests Ligarius as another possible member of their cause. He is charged with begging Caesar for his brother’s repeal, thereby giving the conspirators the opportunity to surround Caesar before killing him.
Table of Contents
- Q. What does Caesar say to Metellus?
- Q. What does Metellus Cimber do in Julius Caesar?
- Q. How many lines does Metellus Cimber have in Julius Caesar?
- Q. Who was Metellus Cimber what was his solemn appeal to Caesar?
- Q. Why does Metellus Cimber speak to Caesar give 2 reasons?
- Q. How does Metellus Cimber distract Caesar?
- Q. Why does Metellus Cimber speak before Caesar?
- Q. When do we first hear from Metellus Cimber?
- Q. What did Metellus say to Caesar about Publius?
- Q. Why was Metellus outvoted by the other men?
Q. How many lines does Metellus Cimber have in Julius Caesar?
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Speeches (Lines) for Metellus Cimber in “Julius Caesar” Total: 5
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Q. Who was Metellus Cimber what was his solemn appeal to Caesar?
Metellus Cimber submits a petition asking that a banishment decree imposed on his brother Publius Cimber be lifted. The appeal serves the purpose of allowing the conspirators to get near enough to Caesar to assassinate him.
Q. Why does Metellus Cimber speak to Caesar give 2 reasons?
Metellus Cumber’s petition to Caesar is for his brother to return from exile. Caesar responds by stopping Metellus from begging him, insulting him, and deny his request. He does this because he believes that exiling Publius was a just punishment, and he does not to look foolish by going back on a punishment.
Q. How does Metellus Cimber distract Caesar?
He really loves Caesar. Who is coming to Rome? What advice does Antony give? Octavius, Caesar’s grand nephew, is coming to Rome with his army.
Q. Why does Metellus Cimber speak before Caesar?
How do the conspirators distract Caesar from reading Artemidorus’s letter? By having Metellus Cimber kneel before Caesar asking him to allow his brother to return to Rome.
Q. When do we first hear from Metellus Cimber?
The first time we hear from Metellus is when the conspirators are talking about who they should invite to join their cause against Caesar. Another one of the conspirators, named Cassius, suggests that they invite a man named Cicero. Casca says they should invite him, but Cinna says to leave to him out.
Q. What did Metellus say to Caesar about Publius?
The favor they are asking is to life the sentence if banishment against Metellus’ brother, Publius. Metellus speaks to Caesar first, saying ‘Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar, Metellus Cimber throws before thy seat, an humble heart–‘ but Caesar interrupts him, telling him that he cannot help his brother.
Q. Why was Metellus outvoted by the other men?
Metellus’ argument shows that he has an insightful view on the matter. While the other men just offer their opinion, Metellus gives reasons for why they should garner support form Cicero. In the end, Metellus is outvoted. The next time Metellus speaks is also in reference to someone else.
