MAKING CONNECTIONS
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
Act III, Scene i
William Shakespeare
Summary Caesar arrives at the Capitol. The
conspirators surround Caesar and stab him to
death. Brutus tells Antony that the murder is
for the good of Rome. Antony asks to speak at
Caesar’s funeral. Brutus agrees that Antony
may speak after Brutus himself has spoken.
Antony declares his resolve to use his speech
to test the feelings of the Roman people.
Note-taking Guide
Use this chart to record important details of this scene.
What is the Senate’s plan?
What do the nobles conspire to do?
What happens to Caesar?
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How does Antony feel at the end of the scene?
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AFTER YOU READ
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act III, Scene i
1. Respond: As a Roman, would you have agreed with Antony’s words in
lines 254–275?
2. Make a Judgment: Is Caesar responsible for his own death? Explain.
3. Literary Analysis: In the chart below, identify each speech as an aside, a
soliloquy, or a monologue. Then, paraphrase the speech and identify those
who hear it.
Lines
Type of Speech
Paraphrase
Who Hears It?
Scene i,
lines 148–163
Scene i,
lines 232–234
Scene i,
lines 254–275
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4. Reading Skill: Find two examples of imagery in Act III, Scene i, that are related
to the human body and to words.
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