Explain how Shakespeare uses Brutus's opening
speech to set the scene. Then analyze the
persuasive tactics Brutus uses in this speech
and to what effect. What does Brutus mean when
he says after it, “Then none have I offended"?

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

Label the different parts of the stage. downstage stage left audience stage right upstage

According to homer's iliad, which greek god was helen of troy's father? a. apollo b. poseidon c. zeus d. hades