1. Julius Caesar: Act III

2. Climax
Turning point
Point at which the outcome becomes clear

3. Events of Act III
Metellus asks Caesar to repeal the banishment of his brother
Caesar refuses
Conspirators stab Caesar – Casca first, Brutus last
Antony lies to the conspirators about being loyal to them
Brutus & Cassius argue about Antony speaking at the funeral
Brutus wins – Antony will speak
Brutus speaks first – they did it for the good of Rome
Antony speaks last – convinces the plebians it was murder
Brutus & Cassius flee Rome
Kill Cinna the poet for having the same name as one of the conspirators

4. The Climax? Brutus and Cassius have fled Rome
(We know they’re not going to be considered honorable and will not get away with it. Caesar’s death WILL be avenged.)