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ICSE Class X Notes 2025 : English Paper 2 (English Literature) (St. Thomas School, Godda) : English Julius Caesar act 3 scene 1

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Julius Caesar - Act 3, Scene 1 & 2 Summaries Act 3, Scene 1 Act 3, Scene 1 Summary In this dramatic and pivotal scene, Julius Caesar arrives at the Capitol with senators and the conspirators, including Brutus and Cassius. Despite several warnings, including a letter from Artemidorus revealing the plot against him, Caesar refuses to listen and enters the Senate. Once inside, Metellus Cimber pleads with Caesar to lift his brother's banishment. Caesar firmly refuses, claiming he is as constant and unchangeable as the Northern Star. This is the signal for the conspirators to act. They surround Caesar and stab him to death, one by one. Brutus, Caesar's close friend, delivers the final blow. Caesar's last words are "Et tu, Brute? Then fall, Caesar," expressing his deep betrayal. After the assassination, the conspirators claim they did it to save Rome from tyranny. They dip their hands in Caesar's blood and declare that Rome is now free. Mark Antony arrives and pretends to support them, while secretly mourning Caesar's death. He cleverly gains their permission to speak at Caesar's funeral, under the condition that he will not blame them. Once alone with Caesar's body, Antony reveals his true feelings in a passionate soliloquy. He vows to avenge Caesar's murder, predicting that Rome will fall into chaos and civil war. Act 3, Scene 2 Act 3, Scene 2 Summary Julius Caesar - Act 3, Scene 1 & 2 Summaries This scene takes place after Caesar's assassination, as the Roman crowd gathers to understand what has happened. Brutus addresses the citizens first, trying to justify the killing. He speaks calmly and logically, explaining that Caesar was becoming too ambitious and that killing him was necessary to protect the freedom of Rome. Brutus says he loved Caesar, but he loved Rome more. The crowd is moved by Brutus's speech and initially supports the conspirators, calling them heroes who saved the Republic from dictatorship. After Brutus leaves, Mark Antony delivers his famous funeral oration. Using clever rhetoric and irony, Antony repeatedly says "Brutus is an honourable man," while slowly casting doubt on the conspirators' motives. He praises Caesar's good deeds-his sympathy for the poor, his refusal of the crown, and his generosity in his will. Antony then reads Caesar's will, which leaves money and public land to the citizens of Rome. The crowd becomes angry and emotional, turning against the conspirators. Antony's speech ignites a riot, and the people rush off to burn the conspirators' homes, starting a rebellion.

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