AGENDA:
1) "Friends, Romans, Countrymen......"
HW: Keep reading and annotation Act III; As you read think about logic, loyalty and leadership. How does Antony handle his oh-so-delicate situation - how does he manage to stay out of trouble without turning his back on Caesar, and what is the "Mischief" he refers to after riling up the crowd? Why does Brutus allow him to speak over Cassuis' objections? As to the crowd, how could they change their minds from supporting Brutus to hating him so quickly? What was Shakespeare trying to say about the mob by allowing poor Cinna the Poet to be assaulted in a case of mistaken identity?
You are welcome to post comments with any questions or ideas about the reading for each other (and me, and whoever else reads this) to consider. I'm not counting this as a formal assignment like our other postings, just an opportunity to get some feedback from three periods of Honors students. (Also, post any strategies that are helping you memorize Antony's speech.) Don't be shy, but since you don't know who'll be in the audience - please be professional, especially if/when you disagree.
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