Question

Now that you have read act 3, scene 2, it is important to compare the central ideas that Brutus and Antony convey to the audience at Caesar’s funeral. In a well-structured paragraph, state the topic of the funeral orations of Brutus and Antony. Then state how the speeches are similar, and end your paragraph outlining the differences between the speeches. Use transition words to connect supporting details.

Answer 1

In act 3, scene 2, Brutus and Antony speak to the crowd about Caesar’s assassination. Both senators convey a love for Caesar and his accomplishments for the people of Rome. However, Brutus claims that Caesar was ambitious and a danger to the Roman republic. In contrast, Antony states that Caesar only benefited Rome, and that the conspirators were not honorable men.