Who were Casca and Cinna, and what did they have to do with Julius Caesar?
A) Astrologers — they warned Caesar of doom B) Conspirators — they helped stab Caesar in the Capitol ü C) Generals — their defeat by Caesar brought him to power D) Historians — their insights molded Caesar’s military tactics
In Shakespeare’s play, Casca and Cinna join Brutus, Cassius and others in plotting to assassinate Caesar, whom they suspect of wanting to assume power as absolute ruler of Rome. The conspirators were ultimately defeated by Caesar’s nephew Octavian, who went on to become Augustus, Rome’s first emperor.
