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Act III Questions
Mrs. Reaves Act III Questions
Question | Answer |
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What is ironic about how Caesar says right before his murder? ("Wilt thou lift up Olympus?") | They kill Caesar a couple moments there, when he says his quote. |
In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the Conspirators, Cassius and Cinna proclaim to justify their deed? | "Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!" |
Antony's servant brings a message to Brutus. What does he say? | He respects Brutus, but also respects and loves Caesar, but wants to know why he killed Caesar. |
Antony wants to speak at Caesar's funeral. What reaction does Brutus Have? Cassius? | Brutus is okay with it, and Cassius says no, because he thinks its to dangerous. |
Under what conditions does Brutus say Antony will speak at the funeral? | He will be allowed to speak, if he doesn't blame the Conspirators. |
What did Brutus say to the people at the funeral? | He said he loved Caesar, but loved Rome more. |
What did Antony say to the people at the funeral in his now famous "Friends, Romans, Countryman, lend me your ears" speech? | He points out: 1. Caesar said no to the crown 3 times. 2. Brings home captives. 3. Caesar is sympathetic to the poor. |
Why did Brutus and Cassius flee Rome? | They heard about the mood of the people, and that's why they left. |
What is the Point of Act III, Scene III? | The point is unreasonable, they are angry, and out for blood. |