Brutus is talking to Cassius. What does he want from Mark Antony? And what does Cassius say in response?
Brutus wants Mark Antony to join their side. He is saying if Mark Antony joins with them, then he shares in the rewards of the conspiracy. Anthony will be guilty just like us.
How does Mark Antony respond to Brutus's request that he join with them in the conspiracy?
He says he will join in the conspiracy but he asks Brutus and Cassius why they think Ceasar is so dangerous.
What do Brutus and Cassius still disagree on?
They disagree on how to treat Mark Antony.
What are the three things Mark Antony say in his message to Octavius?
1). He says he is not safe because he could be killed by the conspirators.
2). Says he will sway the people in his speech to be on his side instead of his conspirators.
3). Antony + Octavious are going to join forces.
In Brutus's speech, what is he trying to accomplish?
Brutus is trying to convince the crowd that he loved Ceasar but he wants to do what is right for the people. By saying he loves Caesar he draws the crowd in.
What does Brutus mean when yosays that all of those present will receive "a place in the Commonwealth" as a result of Caesar's death?
The new government will solve and represent all Romans, including the plebeians. Rome will be free and no longer under the control of Caesar
Connect the plebeians behavior to the behavior of the mechanicals in act 3.2. What does this indicate about the common people?
The plebeians are quick to change their loyalty from here to another. They are easily swayed in their loyalty can be manipulated.
How did Brutus's speech affect the crowd of plebeians?
Brutus has won them over. They are convinced that Ceasar was a tyrant and deserved to die.
In Anthony's speech, notice how his monologue reflects the style of Brutus's speech. What are some repeated statements?
Both men began by:
1. Asking the audience questions
2. Commenting on Caesars monologue .
Anthony's speech however, is meant to achieve the opposite effect of Brutus's speech.
Why does Antony state in line 108 that he must "pause till it come back to me"?What is the reason for his pausing in his speech?
Anthony is so overcome with sorrow at Caesar's death that he cannot speak.
How does Mark Antony manipulate the crowd as he continues his speech?
He speaks with a double meaning. That is suggests he doesn't want to stir up "moting and rage" while that is precisely what he means to do. He says that he does not intend to read Caesars will knowing that his words will only heighten the crowds interest.
What makes the crowd turn against the conspirators? What does it say about the plebeians?
The plebeians turn against the conspirators when they hear about Ceasar's will. They are fickle and unpredictable in their loyalties and that they are motivated by greed and self interest.
What does Antony mean when he says for when the Nobel Caesar saw him stab, in gratitude, more strong than the traders arms, quite vanquished him. Then burst his mighty heart.
If you have feelings. You will be moved by what I say and what you are about to see and hear. You all recognize Caesars cloak - I'll never forget the first time he wore it. "He is discussing Brutus's action as the one who killed Caesar.
What are the tactics that Mark Antony uses to continue to manipulate the crowd?
He casts doubt on the reasons behind the assassination by saying that they are a mystery to him; he swears that his only motive is to speak his mind.
What is Brutus stating here
He stating that the fullfillment of Calphurnias dream. Now Caesar won't have to fear death no longer
Summarize what Cassius and Brutus express here?
They will go down in history as liberators of Rome.
What does the crowds attack on Cinna and the exclamations that follow reveal about what's going on in Rome?
The plebeians have become bloodthirsty because of Anthony's speech they want to write and take revenge on the conspirators