Act 3
What are Julius Caesar's famous last words?
Et tu, Bruté? - Then fall Caesar
How does Cassius die?
His servant helps him commit suicide
This character walks with Murellus in the first scene and is later "silenced" for disrobing images of Caesar
Flavius
When a writer makes an argumentative appeal that established credibility, this is called _________.
Ethos
Which rhetorical arguments does this quote use:
"I grant I am a woman, but withal /A woman that Lord Brutus took to wife. / I grant I am a woman, but withal / A woman well-reputed, Cato’s daughter." - Portia
ethos
Why doesn’t Caesar listen to Artemidorus?
Caesar says he will listen to things relating to himself last.
Why are Brutus and Cassius arguing?
Brutus condemned a man that Cassius wanted to be pardoned. Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes.
Caesar's wife who believes in omens and portents
Calpurnia
Julius Caesar contains a famous speech that begins, “Friends, Romans, countrymen lend me your ears.” This speech is delivered by a loyal friend of Caesar named _____________ .
Antony
In Act 1 of Julius Caesar, when the cobbler says he is a, "mender of bad soles" this is an example of what?
a pun
What do the Conspirators do after killing Caesar?
They bathe their arms in Caesar's blood and walk through the streets saying, "liberty, peace, freedom."
How and why does Brutus die?
Brutus commits suicide by running into his sword. He does this because he knows he has been defeated and will be captured and suicide was viewed as more honorable than humiliation.
Brutus's wife who commits suicide near the end of the play
Portia
Describe one instance where we see the conflict between fate and freewill in Julius Caesar.
Soothsayer's Warning
Thunderstorm with signs
Calpurnia's Dream
Warning Letter to Caesar
Etc.
Who appears to Brutus during the night in Act IV?
Caesar's ghost
What reason does Brutus give during his funeral speech for the killing of Caesar?
Brutus states that he loves Rome more than Caesar and killed Caesar because of Caesar's ambition.
What is the purpose of the 2nd appearances of Caesar’s ghost?
Caesar's ghost causes Brutus to feel guilt and the ghost begins to represent Brutus's bad decisions. The 2nd appearance represents Brutus's poor military decisions and impending demise.
Who is Caesar's adopted son and appointed successor who joins forces with Antony after Caesar's death?
Octavius
What does this quote mean and why is it important?
"Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look. / He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous." - Caesar
Caesar is saying that he does not trust Cassius. He describes him like an animal stalking its prey. This is an example of foreshadowing.
What does this quote mean and why is it important?
"Come I to speak in Caesar’s funeral. / He was my friend, faithful and just to me: / But Brutus says he was ambitious; / And Brutus is an honourable man." - Antony
Antony is responding to Brutus's speech. He is following the rules set by Brutus but is using his speech to sway the Roman people's minds. Antony uses the reason Brutus gives for killing Caesar and repeats it regularly with the idea that Brutus is "honorable" in order to show the people that Brutus was in the wrong.
What does Antony reveal about Caesar’s will?
That in Caesar's will he left money to every Roman from his personal wealth.
Why does Antony say that Brutus was “the noblest Roman of them all?”
Because Antony believes Brutus was the only conspirator who killed Caesar because he thought it was the best decision for everyone and not because he envied Caesar.
The poet who was killed because he was mistake for a conspirator
Cinna the Poet
During the funeral speeches Brutus states that, “I did love Caesar, but I loved Rome more.” Brutus uses this language to appeal to the crowds sense of patriotism which is an example of this rhetorical device: ___________
Pathos
Describe two factors or situations in Julius Caesar that convince Brutus to betray Caesar.
Concern about Caesar's growing power
Cassius's manipulation
Forged letters from Roman citizens
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