Wednesday, March 19, ACT 3 / Scene 2 / Marc Antony's Speech

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze Bruts' and Marc Antony's speeches and determine effectiveness.

DO NOW

What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation? Think about when Caesar refused the crown three times and every time, the crowd gave him more support. Why? Was this manipulation or persuasion? Explain.

Direct Instruction



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Analyze Brutus' speech vs. Antony's speech . Who has more logical appeals and who has more emotional appeals.


Guided / Independent

Study Questions  

18. How should the people view the conspirators and Caesar, according to Brutus’s funeral speech?

19. How should the people view the conspirators and Caesar, according to Antony’s funeral speech?

20. How does the meaning of the line “Brutus is an honorable man” change during Antony’s funeral speech?.

21. To what different aspects of human nature do Brutus and Antony appeal?

22. Which man is the better judge of human character?

23. Who has replaced Caesar as the most powerful man in Rome by the end of Act III? 

24. Has Rome gained or lost from this change of power?

25.  On the basis of the plebeians’ behavior in Scenes ii and iii, describe Shakespeare’s attitude toward democracy.  Explain the validity of Shakespeare’s attitude.

Exit Pass

What is your persuasive essay going to be about? Why did you choose it? Do you have any questions about the essay? Wrtie them down if you do.

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