Why do Brutus and Antony speak to the crowd in Act 3?
Brutus addresses the onstage crowd, assuring them that they may trust in his honor. He did not kill Caesar out of a lack of love for him, he says, but because his love for Rome outweighed his love of a single man.
Why does Brutus allow Antony to speak?
3) Why does Brutus allow Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral? Brutus allows Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral in the hopes that doing so will work to the conspirators’ benefit. Brutus’s mistake in letting Antony speak derails the conspirators’ cause and leads to tragedy.
What was the purpose of Antony’s speech?
The purpose of Antony’s speech was to instigate the mob against the conspirators for killing Caesar through swaying them with basic sentiments. He succeeded in his mission by enraging the crowd against the conspirators at the pulpit for revenging Caesar’s death.
Which speech made a stronger use of the appeal to ethics?
Brutus only had one point, which was that he killed Caesar for Rome, to stand on. All in all, Antony’s speech was better and more persuasive than Brutus’s.
Who do the conspirators decide not to allow to join the conspiracy?
The conspirators decide not to attack Antony because they believe that he is just an extension of Caesar.
Did Brutus tell Portia’s secret?
brutus is not telling portia what wrong.
Why does Brutus want Antony’s life?
Hover for more information. Brutus wants to spare Antony because he does not want to shed any more blood than is strictly necessary. According to his own viewpoint, the only necessary death is Caesar’s. Actually, he does not want to kill Caesar either; he hates the idea of murder.
Why does Brutus kill Mark Antony?
Why does Brutus oppose the idea of swearing an oath? Why does Brutus oppose killing Mark Antony? Their cause will be too bloody, they will be considered murderers, and he believes Antony is of no danger to him. How does Decius plan to get Caesar to the Capitol?
A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage.
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What does Brutus say the conspirators should do with Caesar’s blood?
Brutus tells the conspirators that they have acted as friends to Caesar by shortening the time that he would have spent fearing death. He urges them to bend down and bathe their hands in Caesar’s blood, then walk to the marketplace (the Roman Forum) with their bloodied swords to proclaim peace, freedom, and liberty.
What does Brutus admit to Caesar’s soliloquy?
Hover for more information. Brutus’s soliloquy in act two, scene 1, reveals his true feelings regarding Julius Caesar. Brutus begins by contemplating whether or not he should participate in Caesar’s assassination and admits that he has no personal grievance against him.
What Lucius gives Brutus?
What does Lucius give to Brutus in Scene I? Lucius gives Brutus a letter that had been thrown through Brutus’ window. Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony.
Why does Brutus not want Cicero to join?
Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony. Brutus believes that Cicero will not follow orders that are given to him, and he believes that killing Antony will make them look like murderers and not healers of Rome. He also believes that Antony will have no power without Caesar.
What does Portia say to Brutus?
What do you think Portia means when she says Brutus’ sickness is within his mind? Do you think she knows what is wrong with him? I beg you, by my once-praised beauty, by all your vows of love and by the legal vow of marriage, that made the two of us one person, tell me why you are troubled.
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