⇒ Brutus’ reasons for killing Caesar are not personal but he believes it will be for the good of Rome and has agreed.

⇒ Cassius does not trust Antony and anticipates that he will be difficult to deal with after Caesar is killed.

⇒ Brutus is taking the lead in the conspiracy.

⇒ Portia has noticed that Brutus is troubled to the point of sickness and he has promised to tell her why at a later point.