| Vouchsafe | Be pleased to accept, graciously receive |
| Conspiracy | A plotting against |
| Foe | Enemy |
| Climax | Culmination/apex (most exciting part) of a plot |
| What is the climax of the play? | The death of Caesar |
| Allusion | Reference to another literary work assuming that the reader is familiar with it |
| Example of allusion | Atè: goddess of vengeance/strife |
| Imagery | Use figurative language to represent objects |
| Verbal irony | The difference between what is said and what is meant |
| Example of verbal irony | Mark Antony’s funeral oration: Brutus said he is ambitious, and Brutus is an honorable man |
| Scene 1: What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus’s letter? | I will deal with anything that concerns me last (makes him seem selfless/humble) |
| What roles do Trebonius, Metellus Cimber, and Casca play in the conspiracy? | Trebonius: draws Mark Antony awayMetellus Cimber: asks Caesar to bring back his banished brother Casca: give cue to stab Caesar (speak hands for me!) |
| What is Caesar’s opinion of himself? | Constant as the Northern Star – unwavering, shows strength through constancy |
| What does “Et tu, Brute?” mean? How do these words relate to the theme of friendship in the play? | “And you, brutus?” Theme: betrayal |
| Where does Caesar’s dead body lie? How is this ironic? | Caesar’s dead body lies in Pompey’s theaterIronic: Caesar defeated Pompey, he died in Pompey’s theater (karma) |
| What does Brutus tell the conspirators to do after killing Caesar? | Stay where they are, don’t be afraid, go to the pulpit/tell what happened |
| What promise does Brutus tell the servant to relay to Antony? | Let Antony know he won’t kill him |
| What does Antony say about the possibility of being killed by the conspirators? | If they plan to kill him, do so while he stands over Caesar’s body |
| After being assured he is in no danger, what favor does Antony ask of the conspirators? | To speak at Caesar’s funerals |
| What does Cassius think about granting Antony this favor? | Cassius thinks Antony shouldn’t speak because he might turn the plebes against the conspirators |
| What restrictions does Brutus set? | Brutus speaks first, Antony can’t blame conspirators, has to say he received permission from Brutus/other men |
| Summarize Antony’s main points in his speech to Caesar’s body? | He vows to avenge Caesar’s death |
| Who is coming to Rome to meet Antony? | Octavian |
| Scene 2: According to Brutus’s speech to the commoners, what reasons does he give for Caesar’s death? | 1. For the good of Rome 2. If Caesar is dead then all men will live free (men would have been skates under Caesar)3. Caesar’s ambition |
| What is the mood of the crowd as Brutus finishes his speech? | They agree with Brutus and agree with what he did |
| What does Brutus offer at the end of his speech? | Offers to kill himself with the same dagger he stabbed Caesar with if the people will it |
| List three points of Antony’s speech that work to persuade the crowd? | Brought up Caesar’s will and how he left it to the people Refused the crown (Caesar was not ambitious)Brought wealth back from conquests |
| What reasons does Antony give for why he cannot read Caesar’s will? | It isn’t suitable that you know how much Caesar loved name his heirs |
| What has Caesar bequeathed the Romans in his will? | 75 drachmas each, arbors/orchards/public recreation |
| How does the crowd react to Antony’s speech? | Agree with Antony and question everything Brutus said |
| Scene 3: What happens to Cinna the Poet? Why? | He is killed because the mob thought he was Cinna the conspirator |
Julius Caesar Act III Reading and Study Guide
April 9, 2020