Act+III-+Cassius

**__Cassius: the Doubter__** In Act III, Cassius begins to show his true self. At first, he seems as noble as Brutus in his causes for killing Caesar. However, here, he becomes suspicious, and suspecting, most notably of Antony when they are asked if he could deliver a speech for Caesar.

"Brutus, a word with you. You know not what you do. Do not consent That Antony speak in his funeral. Know you how much the people may be moved By that which he will utter?" (Act III, sc i, ll. 254-259) Cassius does not show any sympathy for the mourning Antony and does not consider his point of view. (Although he is ultimately right. see scene ii). Cassius immediately focuses on covering his own tracks, rather than doing a poor fellow a favor and allowing him to speak at the funeral of his friend. Cassius' tone of speech is rather blunt and inconsiderate. Although Cassius is right, he is practically hissing in Brutus' ear. Cassius begins to show a small amount of greed which becomes notably more prevalent in Act IV.

Some analytical points: Is Cassius a bad or a good guy? Are Cassius' goals sincere?