Et Tu, Brute? Questions for Act III Julius Caesar

With thanks to the Prentice Hall Lit books 'Timeless Voice, Timeless Themes.'

Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”

English 10 Ms. Taylor

Questions Act III

1.   If you had been in the crowd at Caesar’s funeral in Scene ii, how would you have responded to Anthony’s speech?

2.   (a) Artemidorus implores Caesar to read a paper he has. How does Caesar react to this plea? (b) Why might Shakespeare include this brief scene with Artemidorus?

3.   How does Antony respond to the conspirators after the assissination?

4.   What are the motives behind his actions?

5.   How does Cassius feel about allowing Antony to speak at the funeral? Why? Why does Brutus allow Antony to speak?

6.  How do the funeral monologues delivered by Brutus and Antony compare in style and purpose? What effect does the reading of the will have on the people?

7.   How does Shakespeare build emotion into this act of the play? What effect do you think the buildup of emotion will have on what happens next?

8.   Do you think that Caesar has any responsibility for his own death? Why or why not?