Julius Caesar Act III Reading Questions

Scene 1:
1. What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus’s letter?
2. What Roles do the following characters play in the conspiracy?
Trebonius:
Metellus Cimber:
Casca:
3. What is Caesar’s opinion of himself?
4. What does “Et tu, Brute?” mean? How do these words relate to the theme of friendship in the play?
5. Where does Caesar’s dead body lie? How is this ironic?
6. What does Brutus tell the conspirators to do after killing Caesar?
7. After being assured he is in no danger, what favor does Antony ask of the conspirators?
8. What does Cassius think about granting Antony this favor?

Scene 2:
1. According to Brutus’s speech to the commoners, what reasons does he give for Caesar’s death?
2. What is the mood of the crowd as Brutus finishes his speech?
3. What does Brutus offer at the end of his speech?
4. List three points of Antony’s speech that work to persuade the crowd to turn on the conspirators.
5. What reason does Antony give for why he cannot read Caesar’s will?
6. How does the crowd react to Antony’s speech?

Scene 3:
1. What happens to Cinna the Poet? Why?