Cassius initiates the faction because he is worried about democracy in Rome.

What ominous sign has Cassius seen that causes him to fear the coming battle?

Act I Scene 11. What causes Flavius and Marullus to be upset with the citizens of Rome?

What does Cassius reveal about Brutus' character in the text? "CASSIUS: I will do so: till then, think of the world. [Exit BRUTUS.] Well, Brutus, thou art noble; yet, I see, Thy honourable metal may be wrought From that it is disposed: therefore it is meet That noble minds keep ever with their likes; For who so firm that cannot be seduced? Caesar doth bear me hard; but he loves Brutus: If I were Brutus now and he were Cassius, He should not humour me. I will this night, In several hands, in at his windows throw, As if they came from several citizens, Writings all tending to the great opinion That Rome holds of his name; wherein obscurely Caesar's ambition shall be glanced at: And after this let Caesar seat him sure; For we will shake him, or worse days endure. [Exit]." A. Cassius reveals that Brutus has a bad sense of humor. B. Cassius doesn't think he has reached Brutus; Cassius will need the opinions of others to help him. C. Cassius wishes he were Brutus so he wouldn't be "humored." D. Cassius is frustrated that Brutus is not interested in anything to do with Caesar.

What does Cassius mean by the following statement?  “Flatterers!  Now, Brutus, thank yourself;/This tongue had not offended so today,/If Cassius might have ruled.”

The scene opens with Brutus seeming tense. What details hint at his emotional state before Cassius even arrives?