Julius Caesar Caesar Seizure Caesura in modern verse a pause near the middle of a line Czar the title of the ruler of Russia before 1917 Cesarean section Julius Caesar 10044 BC Gaius Julius ID: 770091
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Julius Caesar
Caesar Seizure Caesura: (in modern verse) a pause near the middle of a line. Czar: the title of the ruler of Russia before 1917 Cesarean section
Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C .) Gaius Julius Caesar: considered one of the world’s greatest military leaders born into a senatorial, patrician family nephew of another famous Roman general, Marius After the death of Marius and the rise of Sulla, Caesar’s life was for a time in jeopardy, but in the early 60s b.c. he launched his own successful political and military career. Rising rapidly, he campaigned successfully for the consulship in 60 b.c. and struck a deal with two of Rome’s leading figures, Pompey the Great and Crassus.N
Caesar’s Military Accomplishments
Caesar’s Military Accomplishments 1 of 2 people to successfully cross the English Channel Took control all the way to Hadrian’s Wall (Between Scotland and England)
1st Triumvirate Triumvirate: 3 people ruling at the same time Crassus Exceptionally wealthy Caesar Pompey
Caesar, the Man Notorious Lover of Servilia (Marcus Brutus’ mother) It is believed that Caesar is Brutus’ biological father Evidence: Caesar was engaged in an affair with Servilia at the time she was pregnant with Brutus During the Civil War with Pompey, Brutus joined Pompey; yet, Caesar refused to capture or kill Brutus, rather allow him to surrender
Marcus Brutus Main character of the play In history: Noble Well-liked and considered good by the people Stoic: believed that one should remain calm and moderate regardless of good or bad happenings; believed that reason should rule
Mark Antony Military general Characterized as “liking to party”
Octavius Augustus Caesar Julius Caesar was his great-uncle Later becomes emperor of Rome “ Pax Romana ”
Shakespeare on Caesar Plutarch’s Parallel Lives Translated it from Latin into English Part of Shakespeare’s schooling as part of learning his “letters” Source of historical background for Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus
Historical Emergences that Occur in the Play Caesar was offered the crown 3 times in history This took place over the course of several years, whereas in the play it happens all at once Caesar had referred to Brutus and Cassius as “skinny men” and preferred to have fat men around him (Act I, Sc ii) Calpurnia had a nightmare that Caesar was being stabbed and bleeding while senators smiled and bathed their hands in his blood
Historical Emergences that Occur in the Play Augurers (Oracles) cut open a lion to tell the future, but it was missing a heart (bad omen) Other bad omens: A lion was running around the capital the night prior to Caesar’s murder A comet was seen Meteor showers An owl was perched in the marketplace at noon Fire shot out of the hand of a slave
Historical Emergences that Occur in the Play Caesar died at the base of Pompey’s statue Popilius Lena (senator not involved in the conspiracy) spoke to Cassius prior to the stabbing: “I hope your endeavors go well today” Portia (Brutus’ wife) committed suicide by “eating fire” Eats hot coals Cassius commits suicide on his birthday
Historical Emergences that Occur in the Play Antony and Octavius (allies during the battles against Brutus and Cassius) engage in another civil war against each other Octavius wins and is later named emperor of Rome