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Antony's speech marks a significant turning point in the play. Which of the following best describes how he achieves this?
Antony's speech marks a significant turning point in the play. Which of the following best describes how he achieves this?
- He uses logical arguments to convince the citizens that Caesar's death was unjustified.
- He avoids direct criticism of the conspirators, emphasizing the need for unity and reconciliation.
- He presents a balanced view of Caesar's life, acknowledging both his virtues and his flaws.
- He skillfully manipulates the citizens' emotions through appeals to pity and revenge. (correct)
How does Antony use Caesar's will to incite the crowd?
How does Antony use Caesar's will to incite the crowd?
- He claims the will is a forgery made by Brutus.
- He reveals Caesar's generous bequests to the citizens, stirring their gratitude and remorse. (correct)
- He threatens to withhold the will's benefits if they do not support him.
- He argues the will proves Caesar's ambition.
Antony describes Brutus's betrayal as 'the most unkindest cut of all.' What impact is he trying to have on the citizens with this statement?
Antony describes Brutus's betrayal as 'the most unkindest cut of all.' What impact is he trying to have on the citizens with this statement?
- To highlight the physical brutality of the assassination.
- To emphasize the personal betrayal by someone Caesar trusted, thereby intensifying their emotional response. (correct)
- To downplay the roles of the other conspirators to avoid generalizing blame.
- To suggest that Brutus was the sole instigator of the conspiracy.
Following Antony's speech, citizens pledge to burn Caesar's body and the 'traitors' houses.' What does this indicate about the effectiveness of Antony's manipulation?
Following Antony's speech, citizens pledge to burn Caesar's body and the 'traitors' houses.' What does this indicate about the effectiveness of Antony's manipulation?
How does Antony's character contrast with that of Brutus regarding their oratory skills and intentions, based on their speeches?
How does Antony's character contrast with that of Brutus regarding their oratory skills and intentions, based on their speeches?
Considering Mark Antony's speech in the Forum, which rhetorical device is MOST evident in his attempt to sway the Roman citizens?
Considering Mark Antony's speech in the Forum, which rhetorical device is MOST evident in his attempt to sway the Roman citizens?
How does the setting of the Forum contribute to the unfolding drama and the impact of the speeches by Brutus and Antony?
How does the setting of the Forum contribute to the unfolding drama and the impact of the speeches by Brutus and Antony?
What is the MOST significant difference between Brutus's and Antony's approaches in their speeches regarding their persuasive techniques?
What is the MOST significant difference between Brutus's and Antony's approaches in their speeches regarding their persuasive techniques?
Why does Antony repeatedly mention Brutus's honor during his speech, despite working against Brutus's aims?
Why does Antony repeatedly mention Brutus's honor during his speech, despite working against Brutus's aims?
How does Antony's claim that he 'comes to bury Caesar, not to praise him' function as a rhetorical strategy?
How does Antony's claim that he 'comes to bury Caesar, not to praise him' function as a rhetorical strategy?
Given the citizens' initial perception of Caesar as a tyrant after Brutus's speech, what pivotal element in Antony's speech MOST directly shifts their sentiment?
Given the citizens' initial perception of Caesar as a tyrant after Brutus's speech, what pivotal element in Antony's speech MOST directly shifts their sentiment?
What is the MOST likely reason that Brutus and Cassius split the crowd during their presentations?
What is the MOST likely reason that Brutus and Cassius split the crowd during their presentations?
How does the shift in the crowd's opinion after Antony's speech influence the subsequent events in the play?
How does the shift in the crowd's opinion after Antony's speech influence the subsequent events in the play?
Flashcards
Oratory Skill
Oratory Skill
A speech or writing that praises someone or something highly, often in a public context.
Disclosing Terms
Disclosing Terms
The act of revealing or making something known, especially information that was previously secret or hidden.
Caesar's Will
Caesar's Will
A legal document that specifies how a person's assets will be distributed after their death.
Incitement
Incitement
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Aftermath
Aftermath
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Pivotal Turning Point
Pivotal Turning Point
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Anthony's Characteristics
Anthony's Characteristics
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Emotional Appeals (Pathos)
Emotional Appeals (Pathos)
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Scene Setting: The Forum
Scene Setting: The Forum
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Brutus' Justification
Brutus' Justification
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Anthony's Arrival
Anthony's Arrival
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Anthony's Rhetorical Strategy
Anthony's Rhetorical Strategy
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Impact of Anthony's Speech
Impact of Anthony's Speech
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Study Notes
- This scene marks a pivotal turning point in the play
- Conspirators initially dominate the play but tide turns as Mark Anthony vows to avenge Caesar
Key points
- Anthony is cunning, manipulative, and a powerful orator
- He skillfully sways the crowd to his side after Brutus's unemotional speech
- Anthony's use of paos is evident through his display of emotion, moving the Roman citizens
- Facts and emotions are planted to create doubt about the justification of Caesar's assassination
Scene Setting
- The scene occurs at the Forum, Rome's public gathering place
- The crowd demands answers regarding Caesar's death
Brutus' Speech
- Brutus and Cassius split the crowd to present their reasons for Caesar's death
- Citizens intend to compare the reasons given by Brutus and Cassius for contradictions
- Brutus asks for a patient audience, respect for his honor, and wise judgment
- Claims love for Rome outweighs love for Caesar
- Argues Caesar's death brings freedom
- States Caesar was killed for ambition
- Extenuated glory and unenforced offenses
- Asks if anyone prefers slavery to freedom or dislikes Rome, but offends no one by killing Caesar.
Anthony's Arrival
- Anthony arrives with Caesar's body, mourns but had no hand in the death and will benefit from his death for a place in the Commonwealth
- Commits suicide if the country requires it.
Audience response
- Crowd initially supports Brutus
- Brutus departs asking them to listen respectfully to Mark Antony's eulogy
- Citizens view Caesar as a tyrant
- 3rd citizen states at certain Rome is rid of him.
- 1st citizen states the best about Brutus is that he is of a noble honor.
Anthony's Speech
- Anthony begins with a famous line "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears"
- Claims to bury Caesar, not to praise him
- States the evils are remembered and good is buried
- Mentions Brutus's claim of Caesar's ambition was a serious fault
- Highlights his friendship with Caesar, who was faithful and just to him
- Points out Caesar's acts of increasing Rome's wealth and his compassion for the poor
- Remind the audience he was offered the crown three times but turned it down
- Aims to stir emotions rather than disprove Brutus' points
- Judgment is with evil and men of Rome have lost their reason
- Heart is with Caesar
- First citizen is struck with an argument for Casear.
- Second Citizen speaks of a worse person coming in his place
- Fourth citizen states he was not ambitious
- Anthony says that Cesaer's power made humble men pay him respect
The Will
- Anthony reveals Caesar's will; creating curiosity in the audience
- He fears disclosing terms of the will
- States citizens would kiss Caesar's wounds upon hearing it and take lockets of hair
- Will enrages men
- Declares Caesar left individual fortunes and common grounds
Turning Point
- Citizens become enraged, calling Brutus and the conspirators traitors
- Anthony downplays his own oratory skill, unlike Brutus
- Anthony is a blunt man
- Display's a slit in the cloak which shows the damage, piercing a wound.
- Mentions those with daggers were evil and murderous
- Stresses Brutus's betrayal was the "most unkindest cut", defeating Caesar
- Brutus killed ingratitude and weapons.
- He says when Caesar fell, now I and you and all of us fell.
Incitement
- Antony invokes pity, shows his mutilated body for revenge from traitors and villains
- Citizens vow revenge and death to all traitors
- The noble act is that people can do this.
- Manipulates the crowd into a state of civil war and revolt
The Reading of the Will
- Shares the terms of Caesar's will, including bequests of money and property to the citizens
- People decide to burn Caesar's body in the Holy place.
- Want to put the traitors house on fire.
- Citizens pledge to burn Caesar’s body and traitors’ houses
Aftermath
- Anthony reflects on chaos unleashed, the trouble has started and begins to take many forms
- Servant informs Octavius to come to Rome, Octavius has already come.
- Brutus and Cassius flee Rome like mad men upon horseback escaping through the gates.
- Antony prepares to meet Octavius, hopeful for fortune, stirred people, and incites chaos.
- Finalized plans of Brutus and Cassius have been released.
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Analysis of Mark Anthony's speech in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. This scene marks a pivotal turning point in the play, with Anthony swaying the crowd against the conspirators through his cunning oration and emotional appeal, effectively avenging Caesar's death.
