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10I2 Julius CaesarEnglish 10: DO NOW 4/29/13Respond: have you ever read anything from William Shakespeare? If so, what? What do you know about him or his writing? What do you predict might be a problem for you while reading Julius Caesar?English 10 DO NOW: 4/30/13Put the following sayings into your own words: What gaulding and fooling is this?Be of good cheerI care not a groat4/30/13Today we will work with some of the themes in Julius Caeser by creating some short skits. (Today starts your participation grade for willingness to participate: whether a small role or a big one)

After our skits, I am going to survey your opinions about some issues that will be occurring in the play too.

Using the images above make a prediction about the role of Brutus in the play Also add info you already know about Julius Caesar

English 10 Do Now 5/1/13English 10 Do Now 5-2-13What is the difference between a sole and a soul? What is a cobbler?

TEXTBOOKS TODAY and forever!The Roman Empire

Caesar and Pompey were great friendsPompey had married Caesars daughterThese 2 guys helped bring order to Romes weakening governmentThey set up what was called The First Triumvirate (3 man governing body)The third guy was CrassusPower of Rome and several provinces was not enough for these three, so Caesar left for what is now called The Gallic Wars

The Gallic WarsFor 8 years, Caesar roamed through Europe, taking over parts of France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, and Switzerland.Caesar amassed enormous sums of money, and he sent the dinare back to Rome, winning over the hearts of the people.In 49 BC, Pompey was fed up with Caesars power and the peoples love for him, so he joined sides with the Senate.

According to his enemies, Caesar robbed the Roman public of its liberty and self-respect, since he won their favor with moneyPompey and the Senate (Cs enemies) ordered that Caesar give up his commandCaesar refused, charged into Rome and chased Pompey all the way to Egypt.Pompey was murdered before Caesar got a chance to take revenge

Caesar spent time in Egypt with CleopatraAfter this, Caesar went to Spain and crushed Pompeys sons army.When Caesar got back, he was absolutely invincible. He was declared dictator, and he appointed his friends to the Senate. He grew so arrogant that he built a statue of himself titled To the Unconquerable God.

And now we begin our storyBring thy books everyday, lest thy desire detentions!Julius Caesar

What role might a character like the ones to the left have in this play?

A soothsayer is a person who claims to speak sooth: specifically, one who predicts the future or claims to know secrets or other hidden knowledge based on personal, political, spiritual or religious beliefs rather than scientific principles.

They are often depicted as blind, at least in one eye, and almost always are ragged - things like fortune telling having been a common trade of the poor and disabled, and other societal outcasts.The Role of the Soothsayer

Friends1. Calphurnia, his wife

2. Mark Antony, his friend and advisor

3. Octavius, his nephew and adopted son

4. Brutus, noblest of Romans5. The people of Rome!! Foes

1. The Roman Senate2. Tribunes Flavius and Marullus3. Cassius, a jealous patrician and friend of Brutus4. Other patricians we will meet who will conspire against Caesar17William Shakespeare (1564-1616)By the time he wrote Julius Caesar, in 1599 he may have already completed seven comedies, nine histories, and two tragedies.

Julius CaesarThough the play is a tragedy and not a history, it is one of many plays that Shakespeare based on true events from history.The play involves a conspiracy against Caesar, his murder, and the aftermath. Despite the title and Shakespeares usual habit of naming his tragedies after the protagonist, Caesar is NOT the protagonist of the play.

The Play Is Set!The play begins soon after Caesar is named dictator.Remember, Rome is supposed to be a republic!Some Romans were not happy with the arrangement.

Roman TheatreEnglish 10: Do Now 5-3-13Open textbook to Act I to help with Do NowCheck your study guide question list. Which questions can we already answer?What does Caesars request in lines 6-8 say about his character?What does Antonys words in lines 9-10 say about his character?

6th pd: Granberry: What does the comment about flying too high mean?

English 10 5-3-13Pay Attention to the dynamic between Brutus and Cassius (aka what kind of relationship they seem to have.) We are looking for moments where we can INFER their character types.

When reading, have out textbook, modern version packet, study ?s, Character notes organizer