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JC – Act III

Scene 1

1. Why does Caesar say he will not read Artemidorus’ letter first? How is this part of the posture he has taken?

2. What does Tribonius do while Popilius Lena speaks to Caesar?

3. In his response to Cimber’s request to lift his brother’s banishment, what posture does Caesar assume?

4. To what does Caesar compare himself?

5. After all the conspirators stab Caesar, Brutus dies too. What is Caesar’s comment after Brutus stabs him and what does it say about Caesar’s perception of friendship?

6. After stabbing Caesar, the conspirators prepare for an attack form Caesar’s friends. What does Brutus say about death?

7. What does Brutus suggest the conspirators do before going to the marketplace? Why?

8. On what point do Brutus and Cassius differ? Who wins the argument?

9. Anthony sends a message to Brutus stating that he will support him. What must Brutus do?

10. Why does Anthony not seem angry with Caesar’s murderers?

11. What conditions are placed on Anthony if he is to speak at Caesar’s funeral?

12. After all the rest exit, Anthony reveals his true intentions in his famous soliloquy. What are his intentions?

13. What message does Anthony want Octavius’ servant to take to Octavius?

Scene2

1. What is Brutus’ answer to any man who might wonder why he killed Caesar?

2. What is the crowd’s reaction to Brutus’ speech?

3. What line about Brutus in Anthony’s oration is repeated so often that its meaning becomes ironic?

4. What parchment 9piece of paper) does Anthony claim to have?

5. How does Anthony describe the stab wound Brutus gave?

6. In his speech, Anthony claims to lack what talent?

7. What do the reactions of the mob indicate?

Scene 3

1. Why is Cinna the poet killed by the mob?