Act+5,+Scene+1

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1. "When think you that the sword goes up again? Never, till Caesar's three and thirty wounds be well avenged, or till another Caesar have added slaughter to the sword of traitors" (//Julius Caesar// V.i. 55-59).=====

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2. "...Coming from Sardis, on our former ensign two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, gorging and feeding from our soldier's hands, who to Philippi here consorted us. This morning are they fled away and gone, and in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites fly o'er our heads and downward look on us as we were sickly prey" (Julius Caesar V.i. 87-94). =====

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Explanation: Cassius believes that the eagles flying ahead are a good omen for both him and Brutus's army. The two circling eagles represent Brutus and Cassius, who were strong and powerful before the battle. The eagles represent freedom, liberty, and peace. When he explains that the eagles fell to the ravens, crows, and kites, it is implying that they are going to lose to Octavius and Mark Antony, the ravens and crows. These two birds are vultures or scavengers, who feed on dead meat.This is the first time in which Cassius seems genuinely afraid. He thinks he may die in battle. This quote is significant because it shows Cassius's vulnerability. =====

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Explanation: Brutus is saying his goodbye's to Cassius. Both men fear that they might die in battle, so they are saying proper farewells, just in case. If they live through the battle, then they will greet each other happily whenever they meet again.=====

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In the beginning, Brutus did not trust Cassius. Throughout the play, they became closer, learned to trust each other, and even became friends. At this point in the play, they are allies, fighting on the same team against Octavius and Marc Antony. =====

- Birds circling overhead (either good or bad omen)
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**__New Material for Old Topics__ *Look at the notes for Acts 1-3 – Any new events or examples to add to those topics?**
-Brutus and Cassius go from not trusting each other to becoming close friends and fighting together side by side.

**__One Sentence (Summary Sentence)__**
Octavius and Mark Antony greet Brutus and Cassius before their battle, and then Brutus and Cassius say their goodbyes in case they don't make it out of the battle alive.