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प्रश्न
Answer the following question by ticking the correct options.
Antony's reference to Caesar's conquest of the Nervii is to ………………….
पर्याय
remind the mob of Caesar's greatness as a warrior
make the mob feel afraid of being attacked by the war-like race
make the crowd weep for Caesar who died at war
stop and collect his emotions as he is feeling very upset
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उत्तर
remind the mob of Caesar's greatness as a warrior
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mark Antony, with the help of his oratory, succeeded in winning the mob over to his side. This led to the downfall of the conspirators. Write in 80–100 words, how with the power of words he could effect a change in his listeners.
How did nature foretell Caesar’s death?
What did Caesar leave for the Romans in his will?
How did Antony prove that Caesar was not ambitious?
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What prophecy does Antony make over Caesar's dead body?
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When Antony calls the conspirators 'honourable men' his tone is ………………
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Antony's remark Mischief, thou art afoot,
Take thou what course thou wilt! , shows him to be …………………
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What are the arguments put forward by Decius Brutus to convince Caesar to go to the Capitol?
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Who says "Et tu Brute"? When are these words spoken? Why?
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Seeing the body of Caesar, Antony is overcome by grief. What does he say about Caesar?
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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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What reasons does Brutus give for murdering Caesar?
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 |
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:
CAESAR Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.
It seems to me most strange that men should fear;
Seeing that death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come.
a) Whom is Caesar speaking to? Why does he say these words?
b) What fears has the listener expressed?
c) What is the basis for the fears expressed?
A reporter covers the event of the assassination of Julius Caesar in the senate. Giving graphic details and a catchy headline, write the newspaper report in about 200 words.
What opinion do you form of Calpurnia from the play ‘Julius Caesar’ ?
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
But speak all good you can devise of Caesar,
And say you do it by our permission;
……. ……. ……. …….
(a) Identify the speaker.
(b) Who is being granted permission?
(c) What is the speaker afraid of?
(d) What opinion do you form of the speaker?
