Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 2 Quiz

Brutus believed Caesar's ambition endangered Rome and was a threat to freedom. He felt killing Caesar was the only way to protect the republic and prevent Caesar from becoming a tyrant.

Brutus admired some of Caesar's qualities, but felt compelled to act because of his ambition. This conflict is shown in Brutus' actions. He was torn between respect for Caesar and duty to Rome

Brutus claimed that Caesar's ambition was the main reason for his assassination, suggesting it would be a downfall for Rome. He believed Caesar could abuse his power and harm the Republic.

Antony initially pretends to be neutral to gain the trust of the crowd. He claims 'I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him' but subtly undermines Brutus' claims and stirs up the mob's anger.

Antony's speech gradually shifts from neutrality to righteous anger. He uses subtle rhetoric and emotionally charged language to create a frenzy among the crowd.

Antony uses loaded language to subtly question Brutus' judgment and highlight Caesar's virtues. He plants doubt in the minds of the crowd about Brutus' reason for killing Caesar.

Caesar's words when he sees Brutus among his assassins reflects his shock and betrayal. He is astonished to see Brutus, someone he trusted, participating in the attack.

Caesar's bravery and fearlessness in the face of death are emphasized by the line 'Cowards die many times before their deaths'. He implies that true courage lies in accepting death with dignity, not in fearing it.

The line 'Of all the wonders that I yet have heard' suggests that Caesar was a remarkable and extraordinary person, admired for his accomplishments and deeds.

Antony's line 'O, what a fall was there, my countrymen!' emphasizes the sudden and tragic death of Caesar, aiming to evoke sympathy and indignation among the crowd

Calpurnia tries to prevent Caesar from going to the Senate because of her ominous dream, a dream that she believes foretells danger. She urges Caesar to stay home to avoid a tragedy.

Decius Brutus, a conspirator, manipulates Caesar by interpreting Calpurnia's dream as a positive sign. He twists the meaning of the dream to convince Caesar to attend the Senate, thus ensuring his assassination.

Antony agrees with Brutus' initial assessment of Caesar to gain the trust of the crowd. By feigning agreement, he establishes himself as reliable and trustworthy. This tactic allows him to influence the mob's opinion later on.

Antony uses these words to highlight the tragic nature of Caesar's death, further emphasizing the loss and injustice of the assassination. The words also suggest a sense of powerlessness in the face of fate.

The line 'Mischief, thou art afoot, Take thou what course thou wilt!' reveals Antony's cunning personality. He is willing to exploit the current situation for his own gain, demonstrating his ruthless ambition and strategic thinking.