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Create Thematic Statements What the struggle for power do to those who engage in it The noble ideas of man, the tragedy of honesty and idealism in a world of human vanity and self-interest (Think of Brutus!) The death of liberty The manipulation and persuasion needed to acquire power; how the ends justify the means If you do not think critically about a situation the consequences can be severe Ambition, greed, pride, corruption, honor, friendship, loyalty to the state, patriotism, betrayal, appearance vs. reality…

Themes-thematic statements needed S truggle for power and what this struggle does to men who engage in it Et tu , Brutus? Then fall Caesar ( Caesar, p.59). “Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more” ( Brutus , p.66) Had you rather Caesar were living and you die all slaves” ( Brutus, p.67) Caesar,now be still: I killed thee with half so good a will.” ( Brutus,p . 108) T he noble ideals of man-Brutus, the tragedy of honesty and idealism in a world of human vanity and self- interest “ This was the noblest Roman of them all” (Antony at Brutus death, p, 109) A mbition, greed, pride, corruption etc . “ The lowliness of young ambition’s ladder…once attains…unto the ladder [he]turns his back” (Brutus, p.36). T he death of liberty ; “ Stoop Romans, stoop And let us bathe our hands in Caesar’s blood…waving red weapons over our heads…cry, Peace , freedom, liberty” ( Brutus p. 60)

Themes-thematic statements needed Honor , friendship, loyalty to the state, patriotism “Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead !” ( C inna , p.59) Manipulation and persuasion to acquire power - the end justifies the means Appearance versus reality : “ Let not our faces put on our purposes” ( Brutus p. 41). “And half their faces buried in their cloaks” ( Lucius p.37) “Let us be sacrificers , but not butchers” (Brutus,p.40

Themes-thematic statements needed Can we use… Absolute power corrupt absolutely? The end justifies the means? Wisdom is gained through suffering? Evil lies within? How can we fine tune these? “Cowards die many times before their deaths; but the valiant never taste death but once” (Caesar, p.46)

Appearance versus Reality There is no vice so simple but assumes Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.” ― William Shakespeare , The Merchant of Venice There is no evil so simple as one that pretends to be good outwardly There is flattery in friendship- William Shakespeare “Yond C assius has a lean and hungry look. He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous” Caesar, p.21)

Supernatural Foreshadows, creates atmosphere and affects characters’ behaviours Examples Soothsayer Irony w/Brutus Storm (Owl, omens, blood, fire, eagles, lions, darkness) Imagery Pg 26 Line 15-32; Pg 45 Line 16-27 Strange behaviours of men and beasts Omens of evilDreams of CalpurniaCaesar’s ghost/spiritThe use of nights and stormsImagery Pg 27 52-56Pg 28 128-138

The mistakes of brutus Thinks everyone shares the same qualities as him Roman values include honour, self-sacrifice, restraint/stoicism (see pg 17 note 48 for Brutus), militarism, patriotism and love of family Brutus did not want Cicero because he did not believe Cicero would take orders; Cicero was 63 years, his age could have bought them favour with the crowd Believing that Antony was not a threat was a mistake; he should have killed him as Cassius & the others wanted Antony as a limb Pg 40 170Brutus makes a mistake letting Antony speak at the funeral, he makes that mistake worse by allowing Antony to speak first and by asking the crowd to stay to listen to Antony while he leaves Pg 63ParalipsisWhat ones did he make on the battlefield?

characterization Tragic Hero A character of noble birth who commits a vile crime due to an error in judgement not because of a negative trait Fate and external forces lead the character There must be consequences for their tragic flaw; a recognition of the mistake in his actions Caesar Hubris (excess pride) Brutus Naïve; Idealistic Nature

Ambition Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them. Napoleon Bonaparte Read more at http :// www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/n/napoleonbo150168.html#eCFy8lQM6hsjr6eJ.99 Macbeth : I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself,And falls on th'other. . . .Macbeth Act 1, scene 7. 25–28

Portia: Brutus’ Wife Portia : Brutus’ wife. Find lines which illustrate Portia’s strength :   Wounds herself? p.43 read counterpart of Brutus and a worthy mate for Brutus shares Brutus’ innermost thoughts embraces Stoic philosophy of her husbandanxious about Brutusintelligence and insightfulunderstands rights as wife in partnership of marriagecan be trustedhonorable lineage shows strengthwoman of dignity who demands respectloves BrutusHOW DOES SHE KILL HERESELF?

Calpurnia: Caesar’s Wife Calpurnia: wife of Caesar not one to believe in superstitions fearful willing to lie astute * i dentity as wife of Caesar*barren*loves Caesar

Brutus and Antony Brutus Antony Honorable Dishonorable Beloved by friends, held in high regard Gamesome, without friends except Caesar No interest in sports Strong athlete Intelligent, kind, considerate Appeals to emotions versus intellect Cruel Straight forward & honest Cunning, deceitful, politically shrewd Domineering with Cassius Submissive towards Octavius Independent in action Dependent upon Caesar Pure living Playboy mentality     

Brutus and Cassius Brutus Cassius Stoic Philosophy Epicurean Philosophy Man of action Overbearing in his values & beliefs Submissive Acts on honorable principle Acts on impulseWeak organizer, Strong organizerPolitically naïve Politically shrewd Weak leader Strong leaderHonor in crime Dishonorable in crime - letters & bribesKills Caesar for patriotism Kills Caesar personal jealousy, envy & hatred Slow in anger and forgiveness Hasty temper but quick recovery    

Conflict External Gods w/the omens Civil War Interpersonal Caesar & the conspirators Brutus & Portia Brutus & Cassius Brutus & Antony Antony & The Conspirators Internal Brutus Portia Struggle of Good and Evil; Duality of Human Nature

Irony Dramatic Irony Caesar leaving with the conspirators Situational Irony The civil war Verbal Irony Antony - paralipsis What is a tragedy?

Setting, mood & atmosphere What is the best scene?

Funeral speeches Brutus & Antony Argumentative and persuasive techniques used in the speeches Paralipsis (Pg. 70)

Connections How does the supernatural connect to foreshadowing? Suspense? Soothsayer Cassius comments about Antony Caesar’s comments about Cassius Dream of Calpurnia Turmoil reflected as supernatural omens; guilt reflected as a ghost

IMPORTANT Funeral Speeches of Brutus and Antony Argumentative /Persuasion Techniques in speeches Brutus as a Shakespearean Tragic Hero (flaw, pathos, catharsis) Conflict: External/Interpersonal and Internal Themes: The struggle of Good and Evil/The Dual Nature of Humankind Characters Soliloquys Setting Mood And Atmosphere Go over Question and Quote Sheet