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What Is Ironic About The Timing Of Caesar's Murder
1. What is ironic about the timing of Caesar's murder (in relation to the preceding events)?
Caesar told the Soothsayer that it the Ideas of March as if say it’s March 15th and nothing has happened yet. But the Soothsayer told him the day is not over yet (3.i.1-2). Also when Artemidorus tired to give Caesar a letter but Decius stopped him and convinced Caesar again to go to the Senate House (3.i. 3-10) Lastly Caesar compared himself to the North star always consistent but he actually dies. (3.i.60-70)

2. In the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators proclaim to justify their deed?
The moments following Caesar’s death, the conspirators proclaimed
“Liberty! Freedom! Tranny is dead! Run hence, proclaim, cry it about the streets!” (3.i.78-79)
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Antony's servant brings a message to Brutus. What does he say?
The message to Brutus was if Antony’s safety is definitely going to get given to him so that he can get an explanation for Caesar’s death. Then Antony will be on Brutus side. (3.i.130-137)

4. Antony wants to speak at Caesar's funeral. What reaction does Brutus have? Cassius?
Brutus wants Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral he see no harm. Although Cassius does not want him to he feels that Antony will talk to the people against them. (3.i. 231-237)

5. Under what conditions will Antony speak at the funeral?
Antony is allowed to speak under the conditions that he speaks after Brutus and does not say anything bad about the conspirators (3.i.245-

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