Today, we studied and contrasted two of Shakespeare's most memorable speeches-Brutus ' funeral oration for Caesar and Antony's oft quoted "Friends,Romans, Countrymen" funeral oration. We first noted how Brutus speaks in blank verse in contrast to Antony's iambic pentameter. Bobby read Brutus' speech and underlined Brutus's idealistic rationalization for the murder. We then commented on how Antony drags Caesar's body to the public square and relies on an emotional appeal to the masses. We discussed Antony's repeated use of the word "honorable" and how with each repetition of the word it becomes clear that Antony means quite the opposite. We further examined the fickle mob's response to each oration .Bobby then answered and discussed study guide questions addressing the two orations. For homework, finish reading the scene and answer one study guide question.