Act III Summary for your flipbook

Caesar goes to the capitol; he will not read Artemidorus's letter. The men gather and ambush Caesar. They stab Caesar to death, then bathe their hands with his blood. Caear looks at Brutus and says, "Et tu, Brute?" (you too Brutus?). Marc Antony enters and pays his respects to Caesar. He pretends that he wants to make peace with the conspirators. He asks to speak at Caesar's funeral. Despite objections, Brutus gives him permission to speak. When alone, Antony begs forgiveness and vows revenge for Caesar's murder.

Questions for the quiz pg. 66 (ideas to choose from):
*Can Decius convince Caesar to go to the capitol despite Calpurnia's objections?
*Will Caesar's superstitious nature stop him from going to the capitol?
*Can Brutus trust Cassius to keep his word?
*Does Brutus trust Portia enough to tell her his secret?
*Why Does Portia want others to keep an eye on Brutus?
*Does anyone else know about the conspirators' plot?

Act II Summary for your flipbook and in class assignment

Brutus debates whether or not to help kill Caesar. He reads the letter and it convinces him to lead the plot against him. He insists they do not harm Antony. They decide they will kill Caesar tomorrow (3/15) by the 8th hour. Calpurnia begs Caesar not to go because of her strange dreams/happenings. He decides to go when he hears he may be king. Artemidorus has written he names of the conspirators on paper that he plans to hand to Caesar and the soothsayer warns him again.--He goes anyways.


Hw questions: (you do not have to copy these)
#1-12 IN THE BACK OF YOUR ACT II PACKET PG. 110 (WHATEVER WE DON'T FINISH TODAY WE WILL FINISH TOMORROW). I will check it tomorrow. REMEMBER THIS ISN'T JUST HOMEWORK, BUT IF YOU DON'T DO IT YOU WILL HAVE A HARDER TIME UNDERSTANDING THE PLAY.

TOMORROW--MOVIE.

Notes on Tragedy

tragedy--presents the downfall of a dignified character who is involved in historically or socially significant events. This fall is usually caused by a flaw in his character.

tragic hero--the main character, dignified who has a downfall based mainly on a poor character trait. He/she evokes both pity and fear in readers because the audiences realizes the struggles faced by him are necessary parts of human life.

tragic flaw--whatever is wrong with his character that causes his destruction--usually leads to an error in judgment.
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For homework tonight: Reread any sections of Act I that you do not understand or remember to answer the questions at the back of your booklet for Act I on a separate sheet of paper.

Summary for your flip book Act I

*We see the dislike the tribunes have towards Caesar and how the commoners love him.
*We learn that Caesar is superstitious. Caesar is warned to beware the Ides of March (15th); he doesn't seem concerned.
*Caesar is offered the crown three times and refuses. Cassius tries to convince Brutus that Caesar should be killed.
* Brutus says that he will not betray his honor and loyalty to Rome.
*That evening, the weather is violent.
*The plotting against Caesar continues.