Julius Caesar 4.2 Performance: Cassius Offers Himself to Brutus (Lines 144-158a)

Cassius, feeling weary and betrayed by those he loves, reflects on his faults being noted and learned by others. In his despair, he offers his heart, valuing it more than gold, and challenges the Roman sense of honor, comparing his love for Caesar to that for Cassius.

What feelings does Cassius express about his relationship with the world?

How does Cassius describe his own worth compared to gold?

What does Cassius ask of the Roman he addresses?

In what way does Cassius compare his feelings towards Caesar and his own worth?

What does Cassius imply about the nature of love and hate in his soliloquy?