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According to Brutus, why did he kill Caesar?
According to Brutus, why did he kill Caesar?
What emotion does Brutus express towards Caesar's good qualities in his speech?
What emotion does Brutus express towards Caesar's good qualities in his speech?
What reason does Brutus give for killing Caesar?
What reason does Brutus give for killing Caesar?
How does Brutus describe his relationship with Caesar?
How does Brutus describe his relationship with Caesar?
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What does Brutus claim about Caesar's ambition in his speech?
What does Brutus claim about Caesar's ambition in his speech?
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How does Brutus invite the citizens to listen to him?
How does Brutus invite the citizens to listen to him?
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What was the purpose of Antony's initial statement 'I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him'?
What was the purpose of Antony's initial statement 'I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him'?
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What effect did Antony's gradual change in position have on the mob during his speech?
What effect did Antony's gradual change in position have on the mob during his speech?
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Which character spoke the lines 'The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious: If it were so, it was a grievous fault'?
Which character spoke the lines 'The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious: If it were so, it was a grievous fault'?
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What is the main message conveyed in the line 'Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once'?
What is the main message conveyed in the line 'Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once'?
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What can be inferred about Caesar based on the line 'Of all the wonders that I yet have heard'?
What can be inferred about Caesar based on the line 'Of all the wonders that I yet have heard'?
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Why did Antony initially seemingly agree with Brutus' assessment of Caesar?
Why did Antony initially seemingly agree with Brutus' assessment of Caesar?
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What does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar of?
What does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar of?
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Why does Decius Brutus interpret Calpurnia's dream differently to convince Caesar?
Why does Decius Brutus interpret Calpurnia's dream differently to convince Caesar?
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Who says 'Et tu Brute'? When are these words spoken? Why?
Who says 'Et tu Brute'? When are these words spoken? Why?
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What does Antony say about Caesar after seeing his body?
What does Antony say about Caesar after seeing his body?
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Why does Decius Brutus succeed in convincing Caesar to go to the Capitol over Calpurnia?
Why does Decius Brutus succeed in convincing Caesar to go to the Capitol over Calpurnia?
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'Mischief, thou art afoot, Take thou what course thou wilt!'. What does this show Antony to be?
'Mischief, thou art afoot, Take thou what course thou wilt!'. What does this show Antony to be?
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Study Notes
Brutus' Motivations
- Brutus killed Caesar because he believed Caesar's ambition was a threat to Rome
- Brutus expresses admiration and respect towards Caesar's good qualities, showing a sense of conflicted emotions
- Brutus claims his reason for killing Caesar was to prevent Caesar's ambition from causing harm to Rome
Brutus' Relationship with Caesar
- Brutus describes his relationship with Caesar as a close friendship, emphasizing his loyalty to Caesar
Brutus' Assessment of Caesar
- Brutus claims that Caesar's ambition was a major flaw, implying that it would lead to Caesar's downfall
Antony's Speech
- Antony initially states 'I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him' to appear non-threatening and gain the trust of the crowd
- As Antony's speech progresses, his tone shifts from neutrality to righteous anger, stirring the mob into a frenzy
- Antony says 'The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious: If it were so, it was a grievous fault', questioning Brutus' judgment and highlighting Caesar's virtues
Caesar's Character
- The line 'Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once' suggests that Caesar was brave and fearless in the face of death
- The line 'Of all the wonders that I yet have heard' implies that Caesar was a remarkable and extraordinary person
Antony's Tactics
- Antony initially agrees with Brutus' assessment of Caesar to appear conciliatory and gain the crowd's trust
- Antony says 'O, what a fall was there, my countrymen!' when seeing Caesar's body, emphasizing the tragedy and sense of loss
Calpurnia and Decius Brutus
- Calpurnia tries to convince Caesar to stay home due to her ominous dream
- Decius Brutus interprets Calpurnia's dream differently, convincing Caesar to go to the Capitol, suggesting that Decius Brutus was manipulative and cunning
Caesar's Assassination
- Caesar says 'Et tu Brute' ('And you, Brutus?') when he sees Brutus among his assassins, expressing shock and betrayal
- These words are spoken at the moment of Caesar's assassination, highlighting the personal nature of the betrayal
Antony's Character
- The line 'Mischief, thou art afoot, Take thou what course thou wilt!' shows Antony to be cunning, plotting, and willing to take advantage of the situation to achieve his goals
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Test your knowledge on Act 3 Scene 2 of William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. This quiz covers key events and dialogues involving characters like Brutus, Cassius, and Citizens in the aftermath of Caesar's assassination.
