Julius Caesar 1.1-1.2

September 3, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters and their development throughout Julius Caesar. 

Starter

Why is the life of an individual less important than the well-being of a society? Or is it?

Respond to the question in 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary 

Word: Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: : one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe your character.

Activity: 

1.  Presentations

For the two other presentations, write down three facts.

2.  Julius Caesar 1.1-1.2

Characters

Flavius

Carpenter

Marullus

Cobbler

Caesar

Casca

Calphurnia

Antony

Soothsayer

Brutus

Cassius

Discussion Questions

Act One Scene One 

1. Why are the commoners wandering the streets instead of working? 

2. How do Flavius and Marullus feel about the celebration? 

3. How do Flavius and Marullus show their feelings toward Caesar?

Act One Scene Two 

1.  What does the Soothsayer tell Caesar? 

2. Why does Cassius think Caesar isn’t fit to be king? 

3. How does Brutus respond to Cassius’ ideas?

 4. What does Caesar think about Cassius?

 5. What is Casca’s opinion of the way Caesar refused the crown?

6.  How does betrayal begin to appear in Julius Caesar?

3.  Character Journal

In small groups, complete a journal from the perspective of Caesar, Antony, Brutus, or Cassius.

Closure:

Based on the character you wrote the journal for, what is your opinion of them?