Cassius's motivation for sending the messages is to sway Brutus with flattering messages to convince him to help kill Caesar. By leaving the notes in places where Brutus will find them, Cassius hopes to influence him to join the conspiracy against Caesar, as he believes Brutus's support is crucial for the conspiracy's success.
CASSIUS. Am I not stayed for? Tell me.
CINNA. Yes, you are.
O Cassius, if you could
But win the noble Brutus to our party—
CASSIUS. Be you content. Good Cinna, take this paper
And look you lay it in the praetor’s chair,
Where Brutus may but find it. And throw this
In at his window. Set this up with wax
Upon old Brutus’ statue. All this done,
Repair to Pompey’s Porch, where you shall find us.
Is Decius Brutus and Trebonius there?
CINNA. All but Metellus Cimber, and he’s gone
To seek you at your house. Well, I will hie,
And so bestow these papers as you bade me.
CASSIUS. That done, repair to Pompey’s Theatre.
What is Cassius’s motivation for sending the messages?
Cassius wants to make sure that Brutus is willing to obey his orders.
Cassius wants to have Roman citizens read messages about Brutus’ greatness.
Cassius wants to sway Brutus with flattering messages to convince him to help kill Caesar.
Cassius wants to alert Brutus about the conspiracy against him.
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