1. Julius Caesar Act III “Et tu, Brute? Then fall, Caesar.”

2. IIIi. Metellus, Brutus, Cassius, appeal to Caesar to release Publius Cimber. 1. What metaphor does Caesar use to show that his mind can’t be changed? Caesar refuses Conspirators murder Caesar. 2. Explain Caesar’s last words. Why does he say them? Proclaim liberty and freedom

3. IIIi continued Conspirators wash in Caesar’s blood. 3. When in the play was this scene foretold? Antony confronts conspirators 4. What does he first ask them to do? 5. What’s Antony’s request to the conspirators? 6. Who disgrees with this request and why? 7. What does Brutus request of Antony in this matter? Conspirators leave – Antony vows revenge “Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!” Sends word to Octavius Caesar to come to Rome

4. IIIii At the Forum (Caesar’s funeral) Brutus explains to Romans why they killed Caesar 8. Why? Mob cheers him Antony speaks 9. What metaphor does he use meaning for them to listen to him? Sarcastic speech changes mob’s mind Reading of Caesar’s will 10. Why does the will make the mob revolt?

5. IIIiii Cinna the poet is attacked and dragged off 11. (Extra Credit) Why do they do that? Explain what Shakespeare wants us to think about “the common man” as represented in the play by the Roman mob?