Scribd
Upload
2K views

Julius Caesar Guided Questions Act 4

This document contains questions about Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. It asks the reader to summarize the conflict between Antony and Lepidus, and how Octavius reacts to it. It also asks the reader to analyze Antony's character and how he is viewed by others in this scene. The document then contains additional questions about Act 3, including how the reader would have responded to Antony's speech, why Shakespeare included Artemidorus' scene, the motives behind Antony's actions after the assassination, why Cassius and Brutus make the choices they do regarding Antony speaking at the funeral, and how the funeral speeches by Brutus and Antony differ in style and purpose.

Uploaded by

api-315186689
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2K views

Julius Caesar Guided Questions Act 4

This document contains questions about Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. It asks the reader to summarize the conflict between Antony and Lepidus, and how Octavius reacts to it. It also asks the reader to analyze Antony's character and how he is viewed by others in this scene. The document then contains additional questions about Act 3, including how the reader would have responded to Antony's speech, why Shakespeare included Artemidorus' scene, the motives behind Antony's actions after the assassination, why Cassius and Brutus make the choices they do regarding Antony speaking at the funeral, and how the funeral speeches by Brutus and Antony differ in style and purpose.

Uploaded by

api-315186689
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ________________ Pd: ___________

T h e T r a g e d y o f J u l i u s C a e s a r A c t 4 (IV) Q u e s t i o n s
A c t 3 (III) P o s t R e a d i n g Q u e s t i o n s
A C T IV S c e n e I
1. LA: (885) Conflict in Drama: What conflict exists between Antony and Lepidus?
2. How does Octavius react to this conflict? (Lines 0-52)
3. What do you think of Antonys character during Act IV scene i. What kind of person is he? Do the
plebeians and conspirators admire him? Why or why not?
4. RC: (885) What does Antony think of Lepidus?
5. PREDICT how the conflicts in this scene may develop (2+ sentences).
6. How did Antonys speech (lines 29-47) affects their judgment of him?

A c t III P o s t R e a d i n g Q u e s t i o n s
1. Respond: If you had been in the crowd at Caesars funeral in Scene ii, how would you have
responded to Antonys speech? (3 + sentences)
2. (a) Recall: Artemidorus implores Caesar to read a paper (schedule) he has. How does Caesar
react to this plea? (b) Speculate: Why might Shakespeare include this brief scene with Artemidorus?
(3 + sentences total)
3. (a) Recall: How does Antony respond to the conspirators after the assassinations? (b) Analyze:
What are the motives behind his actions? (3 + sentences total)
4. (a) Recall: How Cassius feel about allowing Antony to speak at the funeral? Why? (b) Analyze: Why
does Brutus allow Antony to speak? (3 + sentences total)
5. (a) Compare and Contrast: How do the funeral monologues delivered by Brutus and Antony
compare in style and purpose? (b) Analyze: How does each speaker attempt to sway the people?
(c) Evaluate: Which speaker more successfully achieves his purpose? How do you know? (5 +
sentences total)
6. (a) Interpret: Why does Antony read Caesars will to the people? (b) Interpret: What effect does the
reading of the will have on the people? (3 + sentences total)
7. (a) Interpret: How does Shakespeare build emotion into this act of the play? (b) Predict: What effect
do you think the buildup of emotion will have on what next? (3 + sentences total)
8. Take a position: Do you think that Caesar has any responsibility in his own death? Why or why not?
(3 + sentences)

R e v i e w a n d a s s e s s - Pg 880
2. Examine Brutuss monologue in Act III, sc ii lines 22-34. Do you think Brutus is speaking his true
feelings? Explain.
3. What do the monologues delivered by Brutus and Antony reveal about each mans character and
intentions?
4. How does Antonys monologue in Act III, sc ii (lines 74-253) serve the purpose of advancing the plot?
5. What purpose doe Shakespeare accomplish in Antonys brief aside in Act III, sc i (lines 218-222)?
10. Recall a political assassination that you have heard about or studied. What impact did the death of
the political leader have on the countrys government or people?

You might also like