Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

• Page 756
• Literature Textbook

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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

• What is tragedy?
• What is a tragic flaw?
• Draw a picture of the Five-Part Structure of
  Shakespeares plays. Label each part.

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Do You Agree, or Disagree?

• Chaos results when laws are broken.
• Even good intentions can lead to tragedy.
• Language is a powerful weapon and can be used to
  manipulate others.
• Violence can never have good results.
• Laws and order are better than chaos.
• Are you unsure how you feel about any of these
  statements? Which ones? Why?

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Staging The Play

• Turn to Page 758. Find the Staging The Play
  notes on the right side of each page.
• What kind of information will you find here?

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Julius Caesar, Act I

• Do you think these commoners are afraid of the
  military men, or are they acting comically and
  boldly?

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Act I

• Complete the Story Board as we read Act I. You
  will need a written statement and a picture for
  each major event. The Story Board will be turned
  in at the end of each Act for a grade.

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Julius Caesar Act I Journal Entry

• Journal Entry 2
• Think about someone you trust and write about why
  you trust that person. Who in your life trusts
  you? Why?

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Julius Caesar, Act I

• What is the setting of Act I, Scene II?
• What is a soothsayer?

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Julius Caesar, Act I

• 1. What is the Soothsayer's advice to Caesar?

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Julius Caesar, Act I

• 2. How does Cassius feel about Caesar? How does
  Brutus feel about Caesar?

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Julius Caesar, Act I

• 3. Caesar clearly gives his thoughts about
  Cassius.
• What does he say?

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Julius Caesar, Act I

• 4. Summarize Casca's explanation of why Caesar
  looked so sad.

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Julius Caesar, Act I

• 5. At the end of Scene II in lines 312 - 326,
  Cassius makes plans. What plans does he make?
  Why?
• 6. Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the
  conspiracy?

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Act I Review

• 1. Complete the Act I Comic Strip
• 2. You should have
• Definitions of tragedy and tragic flaw
• Act I Questions 1-6
• Completed Act I Comic Strip
• 2 Journal Entries
• Due Tuesday for a Classwork Grade