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How does Cassius signal the start of the assassination?
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By saying "Hands, speak for me."
How does Julius Caesar initially react to the warnings about the Ides of March?
He confidently dismisses them, showing arrogance.
How does Antony manipulate public sentiment in his speech?
By pretending to accept the conspirators' actions while plotting revenge.
What is the significance of Antony’s monologue after Caesar's assassination?
It curses the conspirators and foreshadows chaos in Rome.
What do the conspirators claim Caesar's death will bring to Rome?
Liberty and freedom.
What character hints at the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar?
Popilius Lena.
What pivotal event occurs in Act 3, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar?
The assassination of Julius Caesar.
In the aftermath of the assassination, what does Brutus attempt to do?
Justify the murder as an act against Caesar's ambition.
What does Mark Antony secretly plan after Caesar's death?
Revenge against the conspirators.
How do the conspirators react immediately after Caesar's assassination?
They express satisfaction and plan to publicize their intentions.
Which character's betrayal deeply shocks Caesar, leading to his famous line?
Brutus, with Caesar's line "Et tu, Brute?"
Which character struggles with loyalty and honor in the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar?
Brutus.
What transformation does Antony predict in Rome following Caesar's death?
Civil strife and bloodshed.
What role does dramatic irony play in the scene of Caesar's assassination?
The audience knows the conspirators' intentions while Caesar remains oblivious.
During the assassination, how does Caesar ultimately accept his fate?
He states, "Then fall, Caesar."
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