PPT-Bellwork How do Brutus and Cassius’s responses to the possibility of Caesar’s gaining

Bellwork How do Brutus and Cassiuss responses to the possibility of Caesars gaining the crown develop their characters In simpler terms what do we learn about each of these characters based on their reactions to Caesars growing power Grab a book if you need one. The play opens at a holiday creating an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement. .  . Marullus discusses the contrast between love and ingratitude. . The commoners typify the “mob” mentality – an essential collective character throughout the play.. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Pam Winarski/ Denise Walker/Elizabeth Leonard. 10. th. grade English. Act I: scene ii . pg. 901 Cassius’ monologue. “. Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world/Like a Colossus, and we petty men/ Walk under his huge legs and peep about/ To find ourselves dishonorable graves.” . True or False?. True or False?. Cassius influenced . Brutus to join the . conspiracy. .. True. Cassius advised the conspirators to kill both Caesar AND . Antony. True. Portia had a terrible dream and advised her husband not to go to the senate that . Act . IV . Literary Elements. Metaphor- . comparison not using “like” or “as”. Example: Antony compares Lepidus to his horse. Passage of Time- . a few months have passed since the assassination of Caesar. “which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous”; thus, he determines to“kill him in the shell. ” . (II.i.. 33–34. ).. Brutus’s servant enters with a letter that he has discovered near the window. Brutus reads the letter, which accuses him of sleeping while Rome is threatened: . Before the Murder. CAESAR. Are we all ready? What is now amiss. That Caesar and his senate must redress?. METELLUS CIMBER. Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar,. Metellus. . Cimber. throws before thy seat. English II-Kuczek-GHS-2013. 1. . Give two reasons that Flavius scolds the citizens.. 2. List two words or phrases . Murellus. uses to describe the crowd of working people.. 3. . Murellus. reminds the crowd that not long ago they had cheered _______. Now they cheer _______ who defeated Pompey's sons.. Scene . i. , Preview. Two characters, Flavius and . Marullus. , are walking the streets of Rome where many citizens are celebrating Caesar’s triumph over Pompey. They run into two men, a carpenter and a quick witted cobbler, and inquire about their garb. The commoners are celebrating Caesar’s return, and Flavius and . ACT ONE: It’s a Pun!. Opens with Flavius and . Marullus. talking to some commoners. The cobbler gives them some trouble with his play on words, e.g., soul/sole. . ACT ONE: Time to Party!. Caesar has returned from defeating Pompey. Time to celebrate!. The Play. The Characters. Julius Caesar – The Real Man. A historic figure who lived from 100 to 44 BC. Military Leader and Ruler of Rome. Statues currently exist in museums today. Caesar’s biography was written in . 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!) in . Julius Caesar. Cassius. Tell me, good Brutus, can you see your face?. Brutus. No Cassius; for the eye sees not itself. But by reflection, by some other things.. Cassius. . ’Tis. just, . And it is very much lamented, Brutus, . Test Review. Section I: Name the character (10 points) . H. as . a dream that Caesar’s statue is flowing with . blood. Calpurnia. B. . . Convinces . Caesar to go to the . capital. Decius. C. . . Warns . Are you familiar with the history of the Roman Empire? . What do you know?. What do you know about Julius Caesar?. 9/14/17. Start-Up - Writing. What do you think of when you hear the words Roman Empire? Or Julius Caesar?.