Act 3

Julius Caesar - Act 3 Scene Summaries

Act 3 marks the climax of the play—Caesar's assassination, the power of rhetoric, and the mob's violent response. Explore each scene for complete analysis with significance and key quotes.

Scene 1

Caesar dismisses warnings and is assassinated at the Capitol; Antony secures permission to speak at the funeral.

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Scene 2

Brutus and Antony deliver contrasting speeches; Antony's rhetoric turns the crowd against the conspirators.

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Scene 3

Cinna the Poet is mistakenly attacked by the mob, illustrating the chaos and violence following Caesar's death.

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