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In the moments following Caesar's death what do the conspirators proclaim to justify Caesar's death ?
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Seeing the body of Caesar, Antony is overcome by grief. What does he say about Caesar?
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writing the instructions , read the following questionnaire on how to write instructions and tick mark the right option :
Why are the instructions so written / given ?
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writing the instructions , read the following questionnaire on how to write instructions and tick mark the right option :
What is the order of the instructions ?
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writing the instructions , read the following questionnaire on how to write instructions and tick mark the right option :
Are the instructions numbered ?
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Whom does Antony call 'the choice and master spirits of this age"? Why?
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How do Brutus and Cassius respond to Antony’s speech?
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Why does Cassius object to allowing Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral? How does Brutus overcome this objection?
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What are the conditions imposed by the conspirators before allowing Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral?
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When he is left alone with the body of Caesar what does Anthony call Brutus and the others?
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Now imagine you are in charge of a Mountaineering Expedition to Mount Everest. You have to address the first time climbers. Write the instructions that you would give to the climbers on keeping the track clean besides giving instructions on safety measures. Instruct how they can contribute in preventing the Everest from becoming, “The highest junkyard in the world”.
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What prediction does Antony make regarding the future events in Rome?
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What reasons does Brutus give for murdering Caesar?
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Who says, "Let him be Caesar"? What light does this throw on the speaker?
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Why is Antony's speech more effective?
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At the end of the scene what is the fate of Brutus and Cassius ?
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How to design a Poster ?
Design a poster for promoting cleanliness in the surroundings of your colony.
On the basis of this, design a poster urging mountaineers to preserve the pristine glory of the mountainsides. Work in groups of 4-5.
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Julius Caesar and Antony reveal something about their character in their words and actions. We also learn about them from what other people say. Can you pick out the words that describe them from the box given below? Also, pick out lines from the play to illustrate your choice.
| superstitious arrogant loyal clever overconfident manipulative good orator ambitious brave great conqueror generous fearless loves flattery firm shrewd crafty |
| Person | Extract from play | What it tells us about the character |
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Julius Caesar
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1. the things that threaten'd me Ne'er look'd but on my back; when they shall see The face of Caesar, they are vanished. |
1. arrogant |
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Mark Antony
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1. | 1. Loyal |
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In the play 'Julius Caesar', we meet the Roman mob. We find that as Brutus and Antony speak, the mob displays certain qualities and characteristics.
Given below are some characteristics of the mob. Complete the table by quoting the lines wherein these are revealed.
| Words/ actions of the mob | Characteristics |
| 1. | Foolish |
| 2. | Does not understand the ideals of democracy |
| 3. | Emotional |
| 4. | Greedy |
| 5. | Fickle |
| 6. | Violent |
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Antony employs a number of devices to produce the desired effect on the mob. These devices maybe described as rhetorical devices. He first speaks in such a manner that it seems to the mob that he is in full agreement with Brutus about Caesar. Then step by step he moves away from Brutus' position, depicting Brutus as a villain and Caesar as a wronged man. Copy and complete the following table by showing how Antony builds the argument in Caesar's favour.
| Antony's words | Argument |
| 1. I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. | Does not wish to eulogise Caesar |
| 2. The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious: If it were so, it was a grievous fault, And grievously hath Caesar answer'd it. | Seemingly agrees with Brutus |
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