I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
vouchsafe- to condescend; deign
conspiracy- an evil unlawful, treacherous plan formulated
in secret by two or more people
foe- eneny
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
climax- the most dramatic part of a story or play
What is the climax of this play?- The death of caesar
allusion- a passing or csual reference; an incidental mention of something
Example: seeing unicorns wold be an exaple of an allusion
imagery- the things you think up in your head that have not or cannot happen
verbal irony-what is said is the opposite of what is meant
Example: saying "Great!" when told bad news.
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
1. What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus’s letter?
-what caesar should first should be a personal matter but for the public
2. What Roles do the following characters play in the conspiracy?
Trebonius:
to get marc antony away from caesar
Metellus Cimber: tell caesar what he wants to hear and get caesar off his quard
Casca: to be the first one to stab ceasar
3. What is Caesar’s opinion of himself?
-how he is no different from anyone else and metellus shouldn't bow down to him
4. What does “Et tu, Brute?” mean? How do these words relate to the theme of friendship in the play?
-And You Brutus?
-Caesar was shocked that someone as close to him as brutus would turn around and stab him in the back
5. Where does Caesar’s dead body lie? How is this ironic?
-the capitol, because that where his wife warned him not to come to
6. What does Brutus tell the conspirators to do after killing Caesar?
-to not be ashamed of killing caesar and wave around their blood weapons and cry out "peace, freedom, and Liberty"
7. What promise does Brutus tell the servant to relay to Antony?
-to have antony brought their where brutus will explain everthing
8. What does Antony say about the possibility of being killed by the conspirators?
-that the conspiritors might find antony corrupt and may need to kill him as well because he is caesars right hand man.
9. After being assured he is in no danger, what favor does Antony ask of the conspirators?
-to join hands and praise caesar for his death
10. What does Cassius think about granting Antony this favor?
-he doesn't like the idea of antony becomeing their friend after the sudden death of caesar
11. What restrictions does Brutus set?
-that at the funeral , antony shallnot blame the conspiritours and that he shall speak after brutus on the same great platforn
12. Summarize Antony’s main points in his speech to Caesar’s body?
-Antony had no control over the murder, caesar was the greatest and whoever committed this crime is cursed without caeasr Itally will suffer
13. Who is coming to Rome to meet with Antony?
-Octavious, caesars nephew and heir
Scene 2:
14. According to Brutus’s speech to the commoners, what reasons does he give for Caesar’s death?
-caesar couldn't be trusted. so he had to die. Brutus loved him but he loved rome more
15. What is the mood of the crowd as Brutus finishes his speech?
-they felt the same as brutus sad but happy becasue he would do no harm to them
16. What does Brutus offer at the end of his speech?
-to kill himself for murdering ceasar
17. List three points of Antony’s speech that work to persuade the crowd to turn on the conspirators.
-Brutus says Ceasar is ambitious without proof
-Caeasr refused the crown tree times
-what resaons did brutus have for killing caesar?
18. What reason does Antony give for why he cannot read Caesar’s will?
-becuase he said it will upset them and make them mad
19. What has Caesar bequeathed the Romans in his will?
-he left them money
20. How does the crowd react to Antony’s speech?
-they are praising caesar and turn against brutus and what he had said
Scene 3:
21. What happens to Cinna the Poet? Why?
-she has a dream about having a dream. she feels guilty.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Julius Caesar: Act II Reading and Study Guide
Julius Caesar: Act II Reading and Study Guide
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
taper-to become smaller or thinner towards one end
tyranny- Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power/ abuse of power
lest- used afterwards expressing fear or danger
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
anachronism-something that is not in its correct time period
Example: A sword in mordern warfare
complication- A complex combination of elements or things
personification- giving non humans human like triats
example: the flowers danced in the medow
irony- a meaning that is the opposite of its actual meaning
Example: sarcasm
I. dramatic irony- an outcome of evenst copntray to what was or might have been expected
Example: the audience or reader knows something someone else doesn't
II. situational irony- an outcome that turn out to be very different that might have been expected
III. verbal irony: what is said is the opposite of what is meant
aside- the part of an actors lines supposedly not hear by others on the stage.
example: the main character steps aside and talks to the audience
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
1. According to Brutus, why is it is necessary that Caesar be killed?
-Brutus is afraid that caesar will abuse his power and turn his back on Rome
2. What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold?
-lucius found a paper in Burtus study when he went to go light the candle
3. What is Brutus’s internal conflict?
-he doesn't want to kill caesar but he must for the good of Rome
4. Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath?
-because he doesn't think it is right for honorable men to take an oath on killing another
5. Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy?
-the people trust circero, because he is older and the people never question his judgement
6. Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy?
-he doesn't trust him with his secret
7. What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony?
-there is no need to kill marc antony. he does not want to be a butcher, hacking off people, but a sacrifice
8. What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar might not come out of his house today?
-caesar has become superstitious by his dreams and his fortune, tellers will keep him at home.
9. By what method does Decius say he will use to get Caesar out of the house?
-he is going to manipulate caesar into comething to the capitol
10. Why is Portia, Brutus’s wife, worried about Brutus?
-because he doesn't eat, sleep or talk anymore
11. How does she prove her strength to Brutus?
-she tells him that she is his other half and argues with him for the truth
Scene 2:
12. Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home?
-she has a nightmare
13. Describe Calpurnia’s dream.
-A lioness gave birth in the streets, corpses come out of their fraves fiery warriors came from the clouds and drizzled blood on the capitol
14. How does Decius interpret the interpret Calpurnia’s dream?
-that the spouting of blood from the structure a smiling romans washing signifys that Rome will resieve Caesar.
15. What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar’s mind about going to the Capitol?
-he thinks that maybe her dream is a sign but he also thinks that she is foolish and he will be crowned
Scene 3:
16. What does Artemidorus plan to do?
-warn caesar with a letter telling him about the consfpiricy
Scene 4:
17. Why is Portia so nervous?
-she is worried about brutus
18. What does Portia want Lucius to do?
-go to the capitol and spy on brutus and caesar, then come back to her with news
19.What does the soothsayer tell Portia?
-that he is going to try one more time to warn him caesar of wat may happen to him
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
taper-to become smaller or thinner towards one end
tyranny- Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power/ abuse of power
lest- used afterwards expressing fear or danger
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
anachronism-something that is not in its correct time period
Example: A sword in mordern warfare
complication- A complex combination of elements or things
personification- giving non humans human like triats
example: the flowers danced in the medow
irony- a meaning that is the opposite of its actual meaning
Example: sarcasm
I. dramatic irony- an outcome of evenst copntray to what was or might have been expected
Example: the audience or reader knows something someone else doesn't
II. situational irony- an outcome that turn out to be very different that might have been expected
III. verbal irony: what is said is the opposite of what is meant
aside- the part of an actors lines supposedly not hear by others on the stage.
example: the main character steps aside and talks to the audience
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
1. According to Brutus, why is it is necessary that Caesar be killed?
-Brutus is afraid that caesar will abuse his power and turn his back on Rome
2. What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold?
-lucius found a paper in Burtus study when he went to go light the candle
3. What is Brutus’s internal conflict?
-he doesn't want to kill caesar but he must for the good of Rome
4. Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath?
-because he doesn't think it is right for honorable men to take an oath on killing another
5. Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy?
-the people trust circero, because he is older and the people never question his judgement
6. Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy?
-he doesn't trust him with his secret
7. What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony?
-there is no need to kill marc antony. he does not want to be a butcher, hacking off people, but a sacrifice
8. What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar might not come out of his house today?
-caesar has become superstitious by his dreams and his fortune, tellers will keep him at home.
9. By what method does Decius say he will use to get Caesar out of the house?
-he is going to manipulate caesar into comething to the capitol
10. Why is Portia, Brutus’s wife, worried about Brutus?
-because he doesn't eat, sleep or talk anymore
11. How does she prove her strength to Brutus?
-she tells him that she is his other half and argues with him for the truth
Scene 2:
12. Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home?
-she has a nightmare
13. Describe Calpurnia’s dream.
-A lioness gave birth in the streets, corpses come out of their fraves fiery warriors came from the clouds and drizzled blood on the capitol
14. How does Decius interpret the interpret Calpurnia’s dream?
-that the spouting of blood from the structure a smiling romans washing signifys that Rome will resieve Caesar.
15. What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar’s mind about going to the Capitol?
-he thinks that maybe her dream is a sign but he also thinks that she is foolish and he will be crowned
Scene 3:
16. What does Artemidorus plan to do?
-warn caesar with a letter telling him about the consfpiricy
Scene 4:
17. Why is Portia so nervous?
-she is worried about brutus
18. What does Portia want Lucius to do?
-go to the capitol and spy on brutus and caesar, then come back to her with news
19.What does the soothsayer tell Portia?
-that he is going to try one more time to warn him caesar of wat may happen to him
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Blog Response 1- Fate (200 words)
In my opinion people dont fall victems to fate or destiny. You create you own destiny and there is no sort of plan or path for us. I dont believe everything happens for a reason, i believe everything is random. For exaple, if one person moves from one side of the world to the other and just so happens to fall in love with someone from that part of the world it doesn't mean that they were meant to be together. Human Emotions are just chemicals affecting the brain. Person A could have just as easily have fallen in love with another person. They weren't 'meant' to be together, the chemicals in their brain make them feel as though they need eachother, and that feeling of 'need' causes them to believe that some divine force cuased them to love eachother. But the reality of it is that there is no real reason for anything, and life if purposeless. If Fate existed then maybe there would be a pursose but, for me, i dont believe in fate so I believe that there is no purpose. The only destiny is the one we create ourselves. the people we meet, the things that occur, and the things we do may have have large influences to our future but there is no evidence to support the fact that they were supposed to happen. Some -most- people believe that we all have plans, paths, destinies or fates but no one actually knows. Fate or destiny is as much imaginary as a purple monster with big red eyes and large yellow teeth just because someone just randomly thought that theory up one day. One may just be alittle more believeable. Another reason people beilve in fate is because it makes them feel good about themselves and about life. But in the end, nobody knows, and no living person ever will.
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