Act III Julius Caesar

What does Artemidorus attempt to do?

He tries to deliver a warning letter to Caesar, cautioning him about the conspiracy against his life.

Why does Caesar refuse?

He believes in his own infallibility and dismisses the warning as superstition.

Is that refusal sincere? How do we know? (two ways)

Yes, it is sincere. Firstly, Caesar's dismissive response to Artemidorus shows his belief in his own destiny. Secondly, he prioritizes public opinion over personal safety, which indicates his conviction.

Do others know of their plan?

Yes,Populius

How does Cassius Reacts?

He panics and fears for their safety. Cassius worries that their conspiracy may be revealed and that they could face dire consequences.

Casca first on to stab him in the back and Brutus was the last person to stab him (Caesar)

How is their plan carried out?

The conspirators lure Caesar to the Senate on the Ides of March, where they attack him in a coordinated effort, ultimately stabbing him to death.

How does Brutus immediately influence the crowd?

Brutus appeals to the crowd's emotions, arguing that Caesar's ambition posed a threat to their freedom. He presents himself as a patriot who acted for the good of Rome, gaining their support.

What does Brutus say that clearly depicts his honor?

He states that he loved Caesar, but loved Rome more, demonstrating his commitment to the republic above personal relationships. No one will get punished.

What does Brutus suggest they do to admit their actions openly?

He suggests they should publicly proclaim their involvement in Caesar's assassination to demonstrate their honorable intentions.

Let’s bathe our hands in Caesar’s blood, go out in the road and wave our swords to the crowd, and shout “Peace, Freedom, and Liberty”

Foreshadowing?

That something negative will happen to them

Antony sends a servant to ask to address the conspirators.

How does Brutus fell about that? How does Cassius feel about it?

Brutus feels it is a sign of their honorable reputation, while Cassius is more cautious and sees potential risk in allowing Antony to speak.

Brutus asks Antony to be patient until they can explain their actions.

What does Antony do?

Promise to join the conspiracy

What does Antony ask permission for?

To take Caesars body to the public and speak at his funeral

How does Brutus respond? What are his conditions?

He is ok with it.

• Cannot speak bad about the conspirators.

• Brutus has to speak first

• Talk good about Caesar

What is Cassius’ opinion?

He is spectacle

After all exit except Antony tells the servant?

To tell Octavis to not enter Rome

Summarize Brutus’ Speech.

That it is for the good of Rome that Caesar was killed and that he loved Caesar but loved Rome more.

How do the commoners receive his words?

They respect him and want him to be king.

Turning Point?

He let’s Antony speak

Summarize Antony’s speech?

Antony says Caesar had a will and everything will be given to the Roman people.

Caesar was a good man, who was not ambitious.

Called the conspirators and Brutus Honorable men.

How are his words received?

They turn on the conspirators

What literary technique does Antony use throughout his speech?

He uses verbal irony because he means the opposite of what he says.

What is the effect on the commoners? How were we prepared for this?

They riot the streets of Rome.

They are easily manipulated.

Cinna, the poet, it not Cinna, the conspirator. What happens to him?

Cinna, the poet, is mistaken for Cinna, the conspirator, and is brutally killed by the mob in a frenzy of anger and confusion. This reflects the chaotic political climate and the breakdown of reason among the common people.

Why would this science have been included?

Show’s that the people are mad