PPT-Julius

Caesar Act III Vocabulary William Shakespeare Bell Ringer Part I Act III Vocabulary Directions In the graphic organizer write each word p uissant pyoo isuh nt malice . Background:. . For centuries, Romans debated and even fought civil wars while trying to decide whether a monarchy, a republic or a dictatorship was the best form of government. . In 60 B.C., a triumvirate (a 3-man rule) of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey was formed to govern Rome.. Caesar had more than a mere name and military reputation: his energy could never rest and his one disgrace was to conquer without war. He was alert and headstrong; his arms answered every summons of ambition or resentment; he never shrank from using the sword lightly; he followed up each success and snatched at the favor of Fortune, overthrowing every obstacle on his path to supreme power, and rejoicing to clear the way before him by destruction. --. JULIUS: What the devil is this? The doors don't open? Somebody must have changed the lock or broken it. . GENIUS: It seems more likely that you didn't bring the proper key; for this door doesn't open to the same key as a secret money-chest. Why didn't you bring both the keys you have? This is the key of power, not of wisdom. . In . the 6th C. . B.C.E., . Rome was ruled by a . family of brutal tyrants called the . Tarquins. . Led by . Lucius. Julius Brutus, the Romans fought against the monarchy . and . established . Rome as a . Murellus. are two snooty conspirators against Caesar. In the opening scene, they catch a bunch of commoners celebrating Caesar's victorious return to Rome. Julius Caesar . is a powerful Roman political and military leader who gets stabbed in the back (and the arms, legs, and guts!) by a group of conspirators who are supposed to be his friends.. julius. . caesar. By . william. . shakespeare. Warning: . This Play is based on . true events. Once again…. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar . is categorized as a . tragedy. , but it is based on real-life events.. "Julius Caesar". By: Ean Scanameo, Lola Musa, Merylin Okebe, Cherry Moparthy and Pruthak Patel. Step One:The Close Reading . Two Important Quotes:. . Quote: “If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: -- Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.”. pp.115. 1.. Getting acquainted with Shakespeare. 2. A look at Shakespeare. ’. s London. 3. The Elizabethan Theater - The Global Theater . 4. Biography of Julius Caesar and brief historical overview. By William . Shakespeare. Shakespearean drama. 3 classifications of . Shakespearean drama. Tragedy: . a play that traces the main character’s downfall . Comedy: . a play that ends happily and that usually contains many humorous elements. . 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 . By William Shakespeare. Background on William Shakespeare. Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon in England.. His parents were Mary Arden and John Shakespeare, a respected glove-maker and local politician.. 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 Gaius Julius Caesar Caesar had more than a mere name and military reputation: his energy could never rest and his one disgrace was to conquer without war. He was alert and headstrong; his arms answered every summons of ambition or resentment; he never shrank from using the sword lightly; he followed up each success and snatched at the favor of Fortune, overthrowing every obstacle on his path to supreme power, and rejoicing to clear the way before him by destruction. -- Sund