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What is the Soothsayer's response to Caesar when he mentions the ides of March?
What is the Soothsayer's response to Caesar when he mentions the ides of March?
- They are coming soon.
- They are of no consequence.
- They have passed.
- They are not yet gone. (correct)
What does Artemidorus urge Caesar to do with his schedule?
What does Artemidorus urge Caesar to do with his schedule?
- Discuss it with Decius Brutus.
- Share it with the Senate.
- Ignore it for a later time.
- Read it before any others. (correct)
How does Caesar respond to Artemidorus' urgent request?
How does Caesar respond to Artemidorus' urgent request?
- He asks others for their opinions.
- He dismisses Artemidorus as mad. (correct)
- He agrees to read it immediately.
- He shows interest and takes the paper.
What is the primary concern of Cassius during the scene?
What is the primary concern of Cassius during the scene?
What metaphor does Caesar use to describe the way he should be addressed by others?
What metaphor does Caesar use to describe the way he should be addressed by others?
What action does Trebonius take during this scene that is significant?
What action does Trebonius take during this scene that is significant?
What does Metellus Cimber do as he prepares to address Caesar?
What does Metellus Cimber do as he prepares to address Caesar?
What does Brutus suggest Cassius should do in response to their fears?
What does Brutus suggest Cassius should do in response to their fears?
What is Antony's sentiment towards the conspirators who killed Caesar?
What is Antony's sentiment towards the conspirators who killed Caesar?
What reaction does Antony anticipate from Caesar’s spirit regarding his alliance with the conspirators?
What reaction does Antony anticipate from Caesar’s spirit regarding his alliance with the conspirators?
What does Antony say will follow the murder of Caesar?
What does Antony say will follow the murder of Caesar?
Which of the following best describes Antony's mood when he addresses Caesar’s body?
Which of the following best describes Antony's mood when he addresses Caesar’s body?
What does Antony propose to do with Caesar's body?
What does Antony propose to do with Caesar's body?
How does Brutus justify allowing Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral?
How does Brutus justify allowing Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral?
What does Antony mean when he refers to the conspirators as 'butchers'?
What does Antony mean when he refers to the conspirators as 'butchers'?
What do Antony's opening lines reveal about his character?
What do Antony's opening lines reveal about his character?
What did Antony mean by 'Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war'?
What did Antony mean by 'Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war'?
What is Antony's view on the nature of revenge?
What is Antony's view on the nature of revenge?
How does the imagery of blood serve Antony's speech?
How does the imagery of blood serve Antony's speech?
What concern does Cassius express about Antony speaking at the funeral?
What concern does Cassius express about Antony speaking at the funeral?
What does Antony mean by his statement that he 'talks with Caesar's bleeding piece of earth'?
What does Antony mean by his statement that he 'talks with Caesar's bleeding piece of earth'?
What quality does Cassius claim to possess that makes him unlike other men?
What quality does Cassius claim to possess that makes him unlike other men?
Which character expresses a desire for Publius Cimber's release?
Which character expresses a desire for Publius Cimber's release?
What does Caesar mean by saying, 'Doth not Brutus bootless kneel?'
What does Caesar mean by saying, 'Doth not Brutus bootless kneel?'
How do the conspirators react immediately following Caesar's assassination?
How do the conspirators react immediately following Caesar's assassination?
What metaphor does Cassius use to describe the societal impact of Caesar's death?
What metaphor does Cassius use to describe the societal impact of Caesar's death?
What does Brutus mean by saying ambition's debt is paid?
What does Brutus mean by saying ambition's debt is paid?
What does Mark Antony express when he first sees Caesar's body?
What does Mark Antony express when he first sees Caesar's body?
What does the Servant convey about Antony's feelings towards Brutus?
What does the Servant convey about Antony's feelings towards Brutus?
What does Cassius imply when he states, 'Cuts off so many years of fearing death'?
What does Cassius imply when he states, 'Cuts off so many years of fearing death'?
What does Brutus propose they do after Caesar's assassination?
What does Brutus propose they do after Caesar's assassination?
How does Brutus address the concerns of the people after Caesar's death?
How does Brutus address the concerns of the people after Caesar's death?
What request does Mark Antony make regarding Caesar's death?
What request does Mark Antony make regarding Caesar's death?
What does Decius Brutus encourage the conspirators to do after Caesar's death?
What does Decius Brutus encourage the conspirators to do after Caesar's death?
What does Cassius fear regarding Mark Antony?
What does Cassius fear regarding Mark Antony?
Flashcards
Setting of Caesar's assassination
Setting of Caesar's assassination
The assassination of Julius Caesar takes place in Rome, before the Capitol, where the Senate is assembled.
Conspirators
Conspirators
A group of senators who plot to assassinate Caesar due to concerns about his growing power.
Soothsayer
Soothsayer
A soothsayer who warns Caesar to beware the Ides of March, but Caesar dismisses him.
Ides of March
Ides of March
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Intercession
Intercession
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Metellus Cimber's request
Metellus Cimber's request
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Caesar's steadfastness
Caesar's steadfastness
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Et tu, Brute!
Et tu, Brute!
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Brutus' justification
Brutus' justification
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Antony's grief and vengeance
Antony's grief and vengeance
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Antony's allegiance
Antony's allegiance
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Cassius' fear of Antony
Cassius' fear of Antony
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Brutus' reassurance to Cassius
Brutus' reassurance to Cassius
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Antony's plea to address the people
Antony's plea to address the people
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Cassius' concern about Antony's speech
Cassius' concern about Antony's speech
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Brutus' faith in Antony's integrity
Brutus' faith in Antony's integrity
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Antony's promise
Antony's promise
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Antony's curse and prediction
Antony's curse and prediction
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Octavius' arrival
Octavius' arrival
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Antony's message to Octavius
Antony's message to Octavius
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Antony's grief and Caesar's funeral
Antony's grief and Caesar's funeral
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Antony's strategic plan
Antony's strategic plan
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Antony takes Caesar's body to the marketplace
Antony takes Caesar's body to the marketplace
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Political assassination
Political assassination
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Funeral oration
Funeral oration
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Manipulator
Manipulator
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Ill will
Ill will
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Vengeance
Vengeance
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Study Notes
Act III, Scene 1: Caesar's Assassination
- The scene opens in Rome, before the Capitol, where the Senate is assembled.
- Artemidorus, a Soothsayer, and a crowd of people are present.
- Caesar enters with Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Decius Brutus, Metellus Cimber, Trebonius, Cinna, Antony, Lepidus, Popilius, Publius, and others.
- The Soothsayer reminds Caesar that the Ides of March have arrived, but are not yet over.
- Artemidorus tries to warn Caesar by urging him to read a schedule, but Caesar dismisses him.
- Popilius Lena expresses a wish for the success of the "enterprise," but Cassius suspects their plan has been discovered.
- Decius Brutus persuades Caesar to accompany him to the Senate House.
- Metellus Cimber kneels before Caesar, requesting the return of his banished brother, Publius Cimber.
- Caesar rebuffs Metellus and all others who plead for Publius' return, condemning their "lowly courtesies" and warning them that his decision is final.
- Brutus and Cassius join in the plea for Publius, but Caesar remains steadfast.
- Casca strikes the first blow, and the other Conspirators, including Brutus, stab Caesar.
- Caesar, realizing Brutus is among his assassins, cries out, "Et tu, Brute!" (Even you, Brutus!) before dying.
- The conspirators proclaim liberty and freedom, and urge the people to stand firm against ambition.
- Brutus and Cassius prepare to address the people.
- Trebonius informs them that Antony has fled to his house and that the city is in chaos.
- Brutus and Cassius discuss the need to remain vigilant and the inevitability of death.
- They agree to bathe their hands in Caesar’s blood and proceed to the marketplace.
- Antony enters and addresses Caesar's body, lamenting his death and vowing to avenge him.
- Antony assures the conspirators that he harbors no ill will toward them, but demands an explanation for Caesar's assassination.
- Antony pledges his allegiance to Brutus and promises to support him.
- Cassius fears Antony's influence over the people, fearing a potential uprising.
- Brutus assures him that Antony will speak under their control, and that Caesar will receive proper rites.
- Antony requests to address the people and deliver Caesar's funeral oration.
- Cassius expresses concern about Antony's potential manipulation of the people, but Brutus is confident that Antony will speak moderately.
- Antony promises to speak well of Caesar and not criticize the conspirators.
- Antony, alone with Caesar's body, curses the murderers and predicts a bloody civil war in Rome.
- A servant arrives to tell Antony that Octavius Caesar is on his way to Rome.
- Antony tells the servant of Caesar’s death and instructs him to tell Octavius of the dangerous state of affairs.
- Antony expresses his grief for Caesar as he carries his body to the marketplace.
- He plans to gauge public opinion through his oration before informing Octavius.
- The scene ends with Antony taking Caesar's body to the marketplace.
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Test your knowledge on Act III, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar, where the fateful assassination of Caesar is plotted. Explore the characters' interactions and the foreshadowing elements present in this pivotal scene. Can you recall the details leading to Caesar's downfall?
