3.1

September 12, 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

Gallery Walk

For FIVE different trading cards, write down one fact you learned or an adjective describing the character.

Vocabulary 

Word: Direct Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  the way an author or another character within the story describes or reveals a character, through the use of descriptive adjectives, epithets, or phrases.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of direct characterization.

Activity: 

1.  Julius Caesar 3.1 

Characters

Narrator

Caesar

Soothsayer

Artemidorus

Decius

Publius

Cassius

Popilius

Brutus

Cinna

Metellus

Trebonius

Casca

Servant

Antony

Discussion Questions

Why do you think Caesar chooses not to read the letter?

How does this make you feel?

Determine whether or not murder can ever be justified and explain. 

What are Caesar's last words?

What does this reveal?

Characterize Antony based on his role and perspective.  

2.  Understanding through Translation

In small groups, you will translate the words of Antony.

Do this in whatever style you think is fun and interesting.

This is your style but with the same ideas.

Then, after translating the ideas, answer the question.

We will be sharing this with the class.

How does Antony in Act Three compare to his character in Act One?

Closure:

What is your your reaction to the events in this scene?