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Transcript
William Shakespeare
•Born in Stratford-upon-Avon
•Married Anne Hathaway, age
26,when he was 18
•Had three children: a
daughter, Susanna, and twins,
Hamnet & Judith
•Had successful career as an
actor, playwright, and partowner of a playing company
Shakespeare the Writer
Body of Work
•38 plays
•154 sonnets
•2 narrative poems
•Many other poems
Three main genres:
•Comedies (Much Ado About Nothing)
•Tragedies (Romeo & Juliet)
•Histories (Richard II)
The Globe Theatre
Shakespeare’s plays were performed at the Globe Theatre. The
original Globe was destroyed by fire in 1613.
A modern reconstruction of the globe opened in 1997 near the
original site. Today, Shakespeare’s plays are still performed in
Globe Theatres all over the world.
Shakespeare the Wordsmith
Shakespeare invented over 1700 words in the English language.
Many were formed by changing & combining existing words,
while others were his original creations.
Addiction
Advertising Bedroom
Champion
Drugged
Elbow
Eyeball
Gossip
Hint
Lonely
Skim Milk
Tranquil
Shakespeare Trivia
Had a “shotgun wedding” six months
before the birth of his first child
Though he’s considered by most
to be a genius, Shakespeare
never attended a university.
Was the 3rd most popular playwright of
his lifetime:
1.Ben Johnson, 2. Christopher Marlowe,
3. William Shakespeare
Blank Verse
Shakespeare wrote in blank verse, which is unrhymed &
alternates between stressed & unstressed syllables.
When read aloud, blank verse creates a catchy, natural
rhythm.
Shakespeare used blank
verse to distinguish the
speaking style of the noble
characters from the
commoners, who do not
speak blank verse.
Shakespeare’s play
Julius Caesar was
based on true
historical events.
Now we’ll learn a
little about the life
of Julius Caesar,
the most famous
Roman of all.
He was born to a noble family
Caesar was born into a patrician family, the
gens Julia or Julians, which claimed descent
from Ascanius, son of the legendary Trojan
prince Aeneas, supposedly the son of the
goddess Venus.
Patrician Families
The Birth of Venus
He was kidnapped by pirates & held
for ransom
When told they were asking
for 20 talents, Caesar
claimed he was worth at
least 50.
Caesar maintained a friendly
relationship with the pirates,
but he promised to have
them crucified once he was
released—which later he did.
He made powerful friends
Since Caesar was born into a
Patrician family, he could be
in the Senate.
As a young man, he made a deal
with 2 of the most powerful
members of the Senate:
- Pompey (a powerful
general)
- Crassus (a very rich man)
Working together, the three of
them controlled the Senate.
He arranged the First Triumvirate
Pompey: commander in chief of
the army
Crassus: wealthiest man in
Rome
Caesar: the mastermind behind
the coalition & the glue that
held it together once tensions
formed between Pompey and
Crassus
He was a great military general
•Caesar was popular with his
soldiers because he endured
the same rough conditions as
them. He is also said to have
known each of his men by
name.
•He defeated the Gauls (a Celtic
people inhabiting what are now
France & Belgium) & expanded
the Roman territory.
He defeated his Roman enemies
•Pompey grew jealous of
Caesar’s success & asked the
Senate to force Caesar to give
up his army
•Instead, Caesar defeated
Pompey’s forces in Egypt
(where he had an affair with
Cleopatra) & in Spain
•The play begins as Caesar
returns to Rome victorious
He ruled over Rome
After he defeated Pompey, Caesar went on to become
dictator perpetuus or “dictator for life” by 45 B.C.
He made many lasting reforms
•Revised the previously flawed Roman calendar
•Created many new jobs for citizens
•Lowered interest rates & canceled ¼ of all debt
•Gave property to thousands of families
•Rebuilt many famous Roman buildings & structures
He had an affair with Cleopatra
Cleopatra sought to form a political
alliance with Caesar. To protect
herself, Cleopatra rolled herself into
a rug which her servants presented
to Caesar.
When Caesar unrolled the rug &
Cleopatra tumbled out, he was
captivated by her beauty and charm.
Despite a more than 30 year age
difference , Caesar & Cleopatra
became lovers & bore a child,
Caesarion (or “Little Caesar”).
He was murdered by his own people
•Caesar’s assassins were his fellow Senate members and
close friends.
•They approached him at a Senate meeting & each
stabbed him at least once in order to “spread” the guilt.
•Caesar was stabbed 23 times before breathing his last.
Brutus
Sincere: Brutus truly believes
that his role in the assassination
is for the good of Rome
Honest: He refuses to take bribes
Naïve: He believes in the
essential goodness of those
around him
Philosophical: His philosophies
guide his actions and decisions
Cassius
Envious: Cassius has contempt for
Caesar and envies Caesar’s position
Corrupt: Prior to the battle at
Philippi, he is accused by Brutus of
taking Bribes
Manipulative: He tells people what
they want to hear to convince them
to meet his own selfish needs.
Military Strategist: His battle plan for
Philippi is well thought out and based
on sound military principles
Marc Antony
Loyal to Caesar: Antony loved &
admired Caesar
Clever: Antony pretends to befriend
the conspirators & asks permission
to speak at Caesar’s funeral.
A skilled orator: Antony’s speech at
Caesar’s funeral sways the crowd
Hard: Antony’s role in condemning
men to death shows he can be as
cold-hearted as he is passionate
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Physically weak: Caesar has
several infirmities
Superstitious: Caesar believes
in portents and dreams
Indecisive: Caesar cannot
make up his mind whether or
not to go to the senate
Inflexible: Caesar thinks
himself perfect & decisive
Tragic Hero
The main character in a tragedy
The hero comes to unhappy ending
The hero is usually dignified,
courageous, and high-ranking
The hero’s downfall is caused by a
tragic flaw (character weakness) or by
forces beyond his control
The hero wins some self-knowledge
and wisdom, despite defeat or even
death
The Five-Part Dramatic Structure
Act III
Crisis or
Turning Point
Act II
Rising Action or
Complications
Act I
Exposition or
Introduction
Act IV
Falling
Action
Act V
Resolution or
Denouement
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Journal Prompts & Activities
Journal 1
In 2-3 sentences, explain which qualities
a good leader should possess. Why are
these qualities important? How would
they help?
Journal 2
How important to you is loyalty? Under
what circumstances, if any, would you
be willing to betray a friend? Why or
why not?
Journal 3
Do you have any superstitions or rituals
you perform for good luck? Describe the
superstitions of yourself or someone you
know.
-good luck charms
-knocking on wood
-lucky number (athletes)
-making a wish at 11:11
-“an apple a day keeps the doctor away”
-horoscopes
Journal 4
In your opinion, which is more
important—Power or Respect? Why?
Respond in 2-3 sentences.
Journal 5
In Julius Caesar, do you think Shakespeare
portrays Portia & Calpurnia as strong
women? Why or why not?
Journal 6
Do you think Brutus is a hero or a villain?
He did what he thought was best for
Rome, but this required him to murder
his friend. Write 2-3 sentences on your
opinion of Brutus.
Journal 7
In 2-3 sentences, briefly describe a time
when you did something others warned
you not to do. What might have happened
if you had heeded their warnings?
Journal 9
Sketch and complete the chart below
comparing Brutus and Caesar.
Brutus
Strengths
Weaknesses
Caesar
Journal 10
Choose a character from Julius Caesar &
follow the directions below to write a
biopoem about him or her.
Line 1: First name of character
Line 2: Four traits that describe the character
Line 3: relative of _________ or friend to _________
Line 4: Lover of (things or people)
Line 5: Who feels ____________
Line 6: Who would like to see ___________ (things for the future)
Line 7: Resident of ____________ (city, state, or country)
Line 8: Last name of character
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
Act I
Act I Scene i Questions
1. In Scene I, what do Flavius and Marcellus want
the commoners to do?
•
Break up, move along, & ignore Caesar’s victory.
Act I scene i
Because Caesar has returned from his
victory over Pompey’s sons, the working
people of Rome have a day off to celebrate.
Flavius & Murellus are two Roman officers
who are angry about the celebration
because they think Caesar is a threat to the
Roman Republic.
They dismiss the crowd and then remove all
banners and signs honoring Caesar.
Act I Scene ii Questions
2. What is the Soothsayer’s advice to Caesar?
•“Beware the Ides of March.”
3. Explain the difference between the views of
Caesar held by Cassius & Brutus.
•Cassius openly wants Caesar out of power. Brutus loves
Caesar, but recognizes his flaws & thinks about the state of
his countrymen.
4. Caesar clearly gives his thoughts about Cassius.
What does he say?
•
“He has a lean & hungry look. He thinks too much. Such
men are dangerous.”
5. What is Casca’s explanation of Caesar’s sad look?
•
He really wants the crown, but the crowd cheered when
he refused it.
6. At the end of Scene II in lines 312-326, Cassius
makes plans. What plans does he make? Why?
•
He is going to forge notes to Brutus from several citizens
in order to help sway Brutus against Caesar.
Act I scene ii
Caesar marches through
the streets of Rome
with his full entourage.
A soothsayer warns
Caesar to “Beware the
ides of March.”
Caesar disregards the
warning and moves on.
Beware the ides of
March!
Two senators, lag behind and
discuss their concerns about
Caesar’s growing power.
Cassius, Caesar’s political foe,
begins to flatter Brutus,
Caesar’s friend.
Cassius’s flattery is designed
to gauge Brutus’s thoughts
and to determine whether or
not Brutus is willing to join the
conspiracy to kill Caesar.
Casca tells Cassius and Brutus that the
crowds offered Caesar a crown three
times, and that Caesar refused it each
time. This adds to the fears the men
already have about Caesar.
Brutus admits that he is dissatisfied &
agrees to discuss his feelings later with
Cassius.
Meanwhile, Caesar sees Cassius &
Brutus talking. He tells Antony that
he does not trust Cassius.
Act I scene iii Questions
7. Casca says, “For I believe they are portentous
things / Unto the climate that they point upon.”
What does he mean?
•
He thinks the “unnatural” sights he has seen are signs of
tragedy about to unfold in his country.
8. Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the
conspiracy?
•
Brutus is well thought of by the people. If he supported
the conspiracy, the conspirators would be in better favor
with the people following the assassination.
Act I scene iii
During a violent, stormy night,
Cassius recruits Casca to the
conspiracy.
In further attempt to recruit Brutus,
Cassius instructs Cinna, a fellow
conspirator, to place an anonymous
note in Brutus’s chair, throw one
through Brutus’s window, and fix
yet another note to the statue of
Brutus’s father.
Brutus,
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Brutus,
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Brutus,
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Who is Caesar?
Background information on
Superstitions found in Julius
Caesar, (Holt, Rinehart
Winston)
Journal
Write a response to the following prompt
using complete sentences:
•
Are you superstitious? What
superstitions do you believe (or not) in?
Do you believe fortune tellers can
predict the future? Why or why not?
Julius Caesar
Shakespeare uses
Roman customs and
superstition to create
spooky conditions to
mirror the dangerous
plot being planned.
Julius Caesar
The Romans
believed that
omens could reveal
the future.
These omens could
take the form of
unusual weather,
flights of birds, or
other natural
phenomena.
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Animals were seen as
indicators of the future.
The Romans often sacrificed
animals to the gods, and had
their entrails examined by an
official called a haruspex (In
ancient Rome, a priest who
attempted to foretell the
future, especially by
examining the entrails of an
animal). Any abnormalities
or imperfections indicated
the anger of a god or a
particularly bad event about
to happen.
Animal Sacrifices in Ancient Rome
(video from unitedstreaming.com)
Julius Caesar
Unusual astronomical
and meteorological
occurrences were also
seen as indicators of
future events.
Solar eclipses were
believed to portend
doom, as was
lightning.
Superstitions and Omens
in JULIUS CAESAR
• Owl, lion, storm, etc…
• Walking under a ladder
• Black cat crosses your path
• Broken mirror mean 7 years bad luck.
• Step on a crack…
• Crossing fingers
• Knock on wood
Examples…..????
Fortune Telling
• In Julius Caesar, the soothsayer or fortune
teller warns Caesar about March 15 (the ides
of March).
• Do you believe in fortune tellers?
• Tarot cards, crystal balls, palm reading,
astrology (horoscopes), auras, etc.
Palmistry Activity
Life Line
1. Long line – long life, the
further it curves towards
the center of your hand,
the more energy you have.
2. Short line – You live life to
the fullest and make every
moment count.
3. Shallow line – You let other
people have power over
you.
4. Broken line – This shows a
sudden change in your life.
Palmistry Activity
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Heart Line
Long and steady – You’re a true
romantic and give your heart
away easily.
Straight and short – You don’t
like games. If you see
somebody cute, you go for it.
Wavy or broken – You have lots
of relationships, but they don’t
last very long.
Ends under your index finger –
You’re picky when it comes to
significant others.
Touches the life line – You’re
sensitive and have had some
bad relationships.
Palmistry Activity
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Head Line
Upwards curve – you are flaky
Downwards curve – You’re
imaginative
Straight – You’re logical and
insightful.
Forked – You’re good at
keeping an open mind and
seeing issues from many
different sides.
Separate from the life line –
Charming and lucky
Threes in Shakespeare
• In Shakespeare's time, the number three was
considered unlucky and the people, being quite
superstitious, watched plays with witchcraft, murder,
and ghosts much the same as we watch horror
movies today. It might be interesting to enquire why
today the number three is considered lucky and "ten
plus three" unlucky.
• Journal Prompt (3-4 sentences): Do any numbers
today have any significance? Do you have any
superstitions about any numbers? Why or why not?
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
Act II
Act II Scene I Questions
1. To what decision does Brutus come in his
orchard? Why?
•
He decides to join the conspiracy to murder Caesar ,
because he thinks Caesar will abuse his power if he is
crowned.
2. What does Lucius give to Brutus in Scene I?
•
He brings the forged note that has been thrown
through the window.
3. Why doesn’t Brutus want to swear an oath with
the conspirators?
•
He thinks a just cause needs no oath to bind the doers
to their cause.
4. For what reason does Metellus Cimber want
Cicero to join the conspiracy?
•
“…his silver hairs / Will purchase us a good opinion. /
And buy men’s voices to commend our deeds…”
5. Brutus is against including Cicero and against
killing Mark Antony. Why?
•
Cicero will not follow any plan started by someone
else, and killing Mark Antony would be too bloody.
6. Why did Brutus say, “Render me worthy of this
noble wife!”?
•
Portia has shown her concern for him and insists on
sharing his emotional burden.
Act II scene i
Alone in his garden, Brutus
decides that Caesar must be
assassinated to prevent him
from becoming a tyrant.
The conspirators then meet &
decide to kill Caesar the next
day at the Capitol.
Brutus convinces them not to
kill Antony, which would make
them seem murderous.
Brutus’s wife, Portia, later
pleads with Brutus to tell her
what is troubling him.
Brutus fears that she will not be
able to bear the news, but she
proves her strength to him by
wounding herself.
In response to this act of
courage, Brutus reveals the
conspiracy plot to her.
Act II scene ii Questions
7. Of what does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar?
•
Her dreams are omens of tragedy and he should not
go to the Senate meeting.
8. Caesar yields to Calpurnia’s wishes at first. Why
does he change his mind and decide to go to
the Senate meeting?
•
Decius interprets Calpurnia’s dream to entice Caesar to
go to the meeting.
9. What does the note Artemidorus wants to give
to Caesar say?
•
It warns Caesar of the Conspiracy and names the
conspirators.
Act II scene ii
Calphurnia, Caesar’s wife, sees
evil omens in the night’s storm
and asks Caesar not to go to the
Capitol.
He agrees until Decius, one of
the conspirators, plays on his
pride with a flattering
interpretation of Calphurnia’s
dream and convinces him to go.
Act II scene iii & iv
On a street near the
Capitol, Artemidorus
reads a paper he plans to
give Caesar warning him
about the conspiracy.
Meanwhile, a nervous
Portia sends her servant
to the Capitol to gain
news about Brutus. She
also questions a
soothsayer for news of
Caesar’s whereabouts.
Staple together Act II answers
to questions and journal.
Review and be prepared to
take quiz shortly after video of
Act II.
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
Act III
Act III Scene i Questions
1. What is ironic about the timing of Caesar’s
murder (in relation to the preceding events)?
•
He is destroyed just after proclaiming his magnificence
and indestructibility.
2. In the moments following Caesar’s death, what do
the conspirators proclaim to justify their deed?
•
“Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!”
3. Antony’s servant brings a message to Brutus. What
does he say?
•
Antony praises Brutus for being honest and requests to be able
to safely see Brutus to hear why Caesar was murdered.
4. Antony wants to speak at Caesar’s funeral. What
reaction does Brutus have? Cassius?
•
Brutus agrees, but Cassius thinks it is dangerous to let
Antony speak to the people.
5. Under what conditions will Antony speak at the
funeral?
•
He must not blame the conspirators, admit he speaks by
their permission, and speak last, after Brutus.
Eulogy Journal
• What is a eulogy?
– A eulogy is a written speech for someone who
has died.
• Write a eulogy for Julius Caesar. In your eulogy,
you must decide if you will praise Caesar for being
a great leader or denounce him as a power hungry
leader. Incorporate historical evidence discussed
in class or evidence from Shakespeare’s play that
explains and supports your opinion.
Act III scene i
Caesar ignores the
warnings of
Calphurnia & two
others and goes to
the Capitol.
There he gives an
arrogant speech and
is murdered by the
conspirators.
Antony approaches the conspirators, says he
understands and forgives them, and asks to give
Caesar’s eulogy. Brutus agrees, against the wishes of
the more realistic Cassius.
When left alone
with Caesar’s body,
Antony vows to
seek revenge
against the
conspirators.
Act III scene ii Questions
6. What did Brutus say to the people at the funeral?
•
He told them the assassination was the only logical way
to do the best thing for the people.
7. What did Antony say to the people at the funeral
in his now famous “Friends, Romans,
countrymen, lend me your ears” speech?
•
He contradicts the accusations made by the conspirators
of treason and demands that they be put to death for
Caesar’s murder.
Act III scene ii Questions
8. Why did Brutus and Cassius flee Rome?
•
Their lives were in danger after Antony’s remarks at the
funeral.
Act III scene ii
At Caesar’s funeral,
Brutus gives a logical,
unemotional speech
to convince the crowd
to make him the new
Caesar.
Antony halts the crowd’s
support for the conspirators
with a masterful speech that
plays on the crowd's
emotions.
Antony learns that Octavius
and Lepidus are staying at
Caesar’s house, and that
Brutus and Cassius have left
the city because of the
people's reaction to Antony’s
speech.
He plans to meet with
Lepidus to suggest they join
forces.
Act III scene iii Question
9. What is the point of Act III Scene III?
•
It graphically shows the violent mood of the crowd.
Act III scene iii
The enraged crowd attacks Cinna the poet and kills
him, believing him to be Cinna the conspirator.
Staple together Act III notes.
Review and be prepared to
take quiz shortly after video of
Act III.
The Tragic Hero
• The main character in a tragedy
• The hero comes to unhappy ending
• The hero is usually dignified, courageous, and
high ranking
• The hero’s downfall is caused by a tragic flaw
(character weakness) or by forces beyond his
control
• The hero wins some self-knowledge and
wisdom, despite defeat or even death
Understanding the Tragic Hero
Characteristic
is the main character
shows evidence of high rank
shows nobility of character
is marred by tragic flaw or
fatal mistake in judgment
gains self-knowledge and
wisdom
comes to an unhappy end
Julius Caesar
Brutus
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
Act IV
Act IV Scene I Questions
1. What did Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus gather to
discuss?
•
They were deciding which potential troublemakers to kill.
2. To what does Antony compare Lepidus?
•
To a horse to be trained and used.
Act IV scene i
The triumvirate of
Antony, Octavius,
and Lepidus plan to
pursue and destroy
Brutus and Cassius.
In their preparations,
they coldly compile a
death list of anyone
who might stand in
their way.
Act IV scene ii
At a camp near Sardis, Brutus
waits for Cassius’s arrival by
speculating that their
relationship has deteriorated.
Act IV Scene iii Questions
3. What problem has developed between Cassius
and Brutus? How is it resolved?
•
Cassius was offended that Brutus did not seriously
consider his letters on behalf of Lucius Pella. Brutus
accuses Cassius of accepting bribes. Brutus holds to his
position.
4. What news did Messala bring Brutus?
•
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus have had a hundred
Senators killed, and Portia is also dead.
Act IV Scene iii Questions
5. For what reasons does Brutus want to lead his
armies to Philippi?
•
They can gather fresh forces as they march; The enemy is
increasing & his army is at a high point ready to decline;
They should strike while they are on a “tide” of good
“fortune.”
6. What message did Caesar’s ghost bring Brutus?
•
He would see Brutus at Philippi.
Act IV scene iii
Brutus & Cassius argue
violently over Cassius
allowing his officers to
accept bribes.
The quarrel ends when
Cassius learns that Brutus’s
anger is really the result of
the news that Portia is
dead.
That night, Brutus is visited by the ghost of Caesar who
tells Brutus he will meet him at Philippi.
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
Act V
Act V scene i
On the plains of Philippi,
the two armies meet and
the generals argue over
who is at fault. When
nothing is resolved, they
return to their armies and
prepare for battle.
Brutus and Cassius vow
to win or not be taken
alive.
Act V scene ii
On the battle field, Brutus sends a messenger to Cassius
instructing him to attack Octavius.
Act V Questions
1. Why did Pindarus stab Cassius?
• Cassius asked him to do it when they thought Titinius had
been captured by the enemy.
2. What causes Titinius to say, “The sun of Rome is
set!”?
• He learns that Cassius is dead and gives him high praise.
Act V scene iii
Retreating from the
onslaught of Octavius’s
troops, Cassius sends his
trusted friend Titinius to
see if the oncoming troops
are friends or foes.
Seeing Titinius suddenly surrounded by the troops, Cassius
mistakenly believes they are enemies. Having lost all hope for
victory, he takes his own life. Brutus mourns Cassius’s death.
Act V Scene iv Question
3. Who do the soldiers believe they have captured in
Scene IV? Who is it really?
• They think it is Brutus, but it is actually Lucilius.
Act V scene iv
Lucilius,
masquerading as
Brutus, is captured
by Antony’s troops.
Antony honors him
for protecting
Brutus.
4. How does Brutus die?
• He kills himself with his sword.
5. Why did Antony say Brutus was “the noblest
Roman of them all”?
• The others killed Caesar for personal gain, but Brutus
believed he was doing the right thing for his countrymen.
Act V scene v
When he sees that the battle is lost, Brutus runs upon his own
sword rather than being captured.
Antony gives a moving eulogy over his body proclaiming him
“the noblest Roman of them all.”
In a gesture of good will, Octavius agrees to pardon all Brutus’s
men and take them into his service. The civil war ends with an
omen of peace for the future.
Character List
Brutus
Pompey
Caesar
Decius Brutus
Portia
Plutarch
Cassius
Lucius
Calpurnia
Ligarius
Antony
Casca
Artemidorus
Octavius
Marullus
STORY FRAME
Julius Caesar
In this story, the problem starts
when_____________________________________
After that
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Next,_______________________________________
Then,_______________________________________
The problem is finally solved when
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The story ends with
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Semantic Feature Analysis Chart
Julius Caesar
Directions: This chart has a list of characters from Julius Caesar and a list of attributes. One
by one, analyze each of the characters and decide if he or she can be described by these
words. Put an ‘X’ in the boxes that describe the character, and leave those blank that do
not. Do this for each of the 4 characters listed.
Character
Attribute
Trustworthy
Julius
Caesar
Brutus
Antony
Cassius
Ambitious
Manipulative
Insightful
Compare and Contrast Chart
Historical
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
Information on
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How are they alike?
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Bio Poem
• Choose a character from Julius Caesar and follow the formula to make
your own poem.
Line 1 : First name of character
Line 2: four traits that describe the character
Line 3: relative of or friend to (“brother of…,”
“friend to…”)
Line 4: Lover of (things or people)
Line 5: who feels (phrases or phrases)
Line 6: who needs
Line 7: who fears
Line 8: who gives (items or ideas)
Line 9: who would like to see (things for the future)
Line 10: resident of (city, state, or country)
Line 11: Last name of character
Example Bio Poem from
To Kill a Mockingbird
Scout
Tomboy, brave, intelligent, loving
Sister of Jem
Lover of justice, chewing gum, reading, and Alabama summers
Who feels outrage when her dad is maligned, happiness when school is over,
and fright on a dark Halloween night.
Who needs her dad's acceptance, Jem's loyalty, and Dill's admiration
Who gives friendship easily, black eyes to cousins, and sassy words to
Calpurnia
Who fears Boo's dark house, owls in the night, and giving her open palms to
the teacher
Who would like to see all mockingbirds sing freely whether they are
creatures of flight, shy neighbors, or kind handymen
Resident of Maycomb, Alabama
Finch
Literary Report Card
Rate Antony as you see him
Student:
Antony
Area
Friend
Public Speaker
Member of
Triumvirate
Soldier
Grade
Comments
A
Antony is loyal to Caesar and seeks
revenge for his death.
Julius Caesar Unit Test
Preparations
Fill out study guide and be
prepared for unit test Friday.
Julius Caesar Unit Test
Number an answer sheet according to the
parts of the test
I 1-17 and II 1-14
Julius Caesar Unit Test
•Use blue side of scantron answering 1-50
•a = true
b = false
•Plutarch wrote history of Julius Caesar