Who initially warns Caesar about danger in the ides of March?

• A. Calpurnia
• B. Brutus
• C. The Soothsayer
• D. Cassius

Answer: (C)

The warning about danger on the ides of March comes from a seer who speaks to Caesar early on, saying “Beware the Ides of March.” This moment is the direct, explicit caution aimed at Caesar about that specific date. It’s significant because Caesar ignores it, which foreshadows the betrayal and the tragedy to come and sets up dramatic irony for the audience.

Calpurnia offers a fear of omens and urges Caesar to stay home, but her warning centers on personal safety and omens, not on the date itself. Brutus and Cassius are involved in plotting against Caesar; their concerns lead to political manipulation rather than a foretold danger about the day. Thus, the Soothsayer is the one who initially warns Caesar about danger on the ides of March.