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Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 2

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Read the extract given below and answer the questions:

“The noble Brutus


Hath told you Caesar was ambitious:
If it were so, it was a grievous fault,
And grievously hath Caesar answered it.”
1. State two incidents cited by Antony in his speech to prove to the mob that Caesar was not
ambitious.
Ans. In his speech, Antony cites two instances to prove to the mob that Caesar was not ambitious
First, he says that Caesar refused the crown three times, showing that he was not interested in
becoming a king. Second, he says that when the poor cried, Caesar wept, indicating that he cared
for the common people and was not focused on his own power and ambition.
2. What is the word uses by Antony in his speech which is a repetition in a sarcastic manner
to incite the mob to anger and fury? How does he cleverly play on the emotions of the
mob against Brutus indirectly refuting what Brutus spoke of Caesar?
Ans. The word used by Antony in his speech as a repetition in a sarcastic manner to incite the
mob to anger and fury is “honourable.” He uses this word to describe Brutus and the other
conspirators, even though he believes they have committed a dishonourable act in assassinating
Caesar. By using this word sarcastically, he cleverly plays on the emotions of the mob against
Brutus and indirectly refutes what Brutus spoke of Caesar, thereby discrediting him in the eyes
of the mob.
3. Why does Antony ask the mob to hear with him? What is his ulterior motive in doing so?
Ans. Antony asks the mob to bear with him because he knows that they are still loyal to Brutus
and the conspirators. He wants to slowly turn the mob against them by using persuasive
arguments and emotional appeals. His ulterior motive is to manipulate the crowd into turning
against the conspirators and seeking revenge for Caesar’s death.
4. What is the reaction of the mob? What do they discuss among themselves? Give two
instances of their conversation.
Ans. The reaction of the mob to Antony’s speech 1s one of anger and outrage. They are initially
hesitant to listen to Antony, but he slowly wins them over with his emotional appeals and
arguments. They begin to discuss among themselves the injustice of Caesar’s death and the need
for revenge- Two instances of their conversation are when they ask each other, “Where is the
will?” referring to Caesar’s will which Antony had promised to read, and when they say, “Let
him be Caesar,” indicating their desire to avenge Caesar’s death and make him their ruler.
5. What qualities of Antony do you admire? What character traits are portrayed in his
speech?
Ans. The qualities of Antony that are admirable in his speech are his persuasiveness, his
emotional intelligence, and his ability to connect with the crowd. He uses rhetorical devices like
repetition and emotional appeals to sway the mob, and he is able to read their emotions and
respond to them in a way that builds trust and rapport. His character traits that are portrayed in
his speech are his intelligence, his loyalty to Caesar, and his willingness to take risks to achieve
his goals.

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