JULIUS CAESAR

(ACT III- Scene 1)

Question
What message did Antony’s servant convey to Brutus
when he entered the scene?

Answer:
When Antony's servant entered the scene, he knelt
before Brutus, saying that his master, Mark Antony had
ordered him to fall, and being prostrate Antony ordered
him to say that Brutus was noble, wise, valiant, and
honest and that Caesar had been mighty, bold, royal and
loving. Antony asked his servant to say that he loved
Brutus and he honored him but he feared Caesar so he
honored and loved him. If Brutus will vouchsafe that
Antony might safely come to him and if he will give
Antony an adequate reason why Caesar deserved to lie
in death then Mark Antony will not love dead Caesar
but will love the living Brutus and will follow the
fortunes and the affairs of noble Brutus through the
hazards of the untrod state.
Question
What is Antony’s response when he arrives and speaks
to the conspirators?

Answer: When Antony arrives and speaks to the

conspirators, he expresses his grief and realism. Antony
grieves for Caesar by saying that all of Caesar’s
conquests, glories, triumphs, and spoils have shrunk to
a small measure. He bids Caesar farewell and addresses
the conspirators, stating that he does not know their
intentions or who else they plan to kill. Antony tells
them that if they plan to kill him, there is no better time
than Caesar’s death hour and no better instruments that
are half the worth as theirs which bears the most noble
blood of the world. He asked the conspirators whether
they bore hard feelings against him, If so, they should
fulfill their pleasures with their purpled hands which do
reek and smoke with the blood of Caesar in them. He
also said that even if he lived for another thousand
years, then he would never find himself more apt to die
and would never find a place other than beside Caesar.
Lastly, he concluded his response by saying that they
have slain the choice and the master spirits of that age.
**Points for ICSE:**
1. Expression of Grief: Antony mourns Caesar’s
death, highlighting the fall of a great leader.
2. Confrontation with Reality: He acknowledges the
reality of Caesar’s death and the conspirators' role
in it.
3. Willingness to Die: Antony offers himself to the
conspirators, showing readiness to face their
judgment.
4. Respect for Caesar: Even in his willingness to die,
Antony’s respect and loyalty to Caesar remain
evident.

Question
What does Brutus say to Antony after Antony asked
them to kill him in Act 3, Scene 1 of "Julius Caesar"?

Answer: Brutus told Antony not to beg them to kill

him. He explained that although they appeared bloody
and cruel, as evidenced by their blood-stained hands
and the deed which they had done, Brutus said that
Antony had only seen their hands and the bleeding
business they had committed and had not seen their
hearts, which were filled with pity. He further stated
that it was their pity for the wrongs done to Rome—just
as "fire drives out fire, so pity drives out pity"—that had
driven them to act against Caesar. For Antony's part,
their swords bore leaden points, At last, they told that
they will welcome Mark Antony with all kind love,
good thoughts, and reverence by their arms which were
in strength of malice against Caesar and with their
hearts which were full of brotherly love for their friends

**Points for ICSE:**

1. **Reassurance of Safety**: Brutus assured Antony

that they did not intend to kill him.
2. **Clarification of Appearance vs. Intent**: Brutus
explained that although they appeared bloody and cruel,
their actions were driven by pity for Rome.
3. **Explanation of Motive**: Brutus said their
actions were motivated by the wrongs done to Rome
and used the analogy "fire drives out fire, so pity drives
out pity" to illustrate their feelings.
4. **Expression of Respect**: Brutus expressed that
they welcomed Antony with love, good thoughts, and
respect.
Question
How do Brutus and the conspirators appear "bloody and
cruel" in Act 3, Scene 1 of "Julius Caesar"?
Answer: Brutus and the conspirators would appear
"bloody and cruel" due to their actions of assassinating
Caesar, which involved stabbing him multiple times.
This act is visible to Antony, indicating their
involvement in Caesar's death.

Points for ICSE:

1. Appearance of Violence: Brutus and the
conspirators are seen as violent due to their
involvement in Caesar's assassination.
2. Evidence of Cruelty: Their actions of stabbing
Caesar multiple times contribute to the perception
of cruelty.
3. Impact on Antony: Antony observes their
involvement in Caesar's death, reinforcing the
perception of them as "bloody and cruel."

Question
What was Cassius’ reply to Mark Antony?
Answer: Cassius responded by stating that Mark
Antony's voice would be as influential as any man's in
determining new honors.

Points for ICSE:

1. Comparing: Comparing Mark Antony’s voice to
be influential as any man in determining new
honors.

Question

What does Antony say after Brutus tells him to be

patient until they have appeased the multitude?

Answer ;Antony responded by saying that he did not

doubt their wisdom and he asked each man to give him
their bloody hands extending his hand to each
conspirator, starting with Marcus Brutus, then Caius
Cassius, Decius Brutus, Metellus, Cinna, Casca, and
finally Trebonius. He expressed that his reputation
stands on a slippery ground, implying that people might
look at him either as a coward or a flatterer. Antony
affirmed his love for Caesar, stating that if Caesar's
spirit were looking upon them from heaven, then it
would be more grieved than its death to see Antony
making peace and shaking the bloody finger of Caesar's
foes. Antony wished that he had as many eyes as the
number of wounds in Caesar's body and if they shed
tears as long as Caesar's body shed blood then it would
be better for him rather than entering into friendship
with Caesar's enemies. He apologized to Caesar,
imagining how the fallen leader would feel seeing him
in this situation. Antony compared Caesar to a noble
deer hunted by the conspirators, emphasizing the
tragedy and betrayal of the assassination.