Act I scene iii.
In this scene a storm and strange
occurances set an ominous mood, as we delve further into Cassius's
mind and learn how his devious mind plays people into his plans. We also
find that Casca is a noble man who exaggerates a little but is
easily willed by Cassius's corrupt influence. Making short appearances in
the scene are Cicero (A Senator who speaks briefly with Cassius about
the storm) and Cinna (a fellow conspirator). Shakespeare uses many
omens (the owl, the meteor shower, and the flaming bush to name a few)
to give an idea of ill times ahead. Both Cassius and Casca react to the
storm in different ways. Cassius is filled with superstition and
Casca believes that the weather is just bad.