Caesar Act Two

September 10, 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

Choose one word to describe Brutus based on act one.

Then, choose another word to describe him based on the beginning of act two.

How is Brutus being developed throughout the play?

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.  Act Two Scene One

Characters

Brutus

Lucius

Cassius

Decius

Casca

Cinna

Metellus

Trebonius

Portia

Ligarius

Discussion Questions

How would you describe Brutus' emotions when the scene opens?

What is the message of the letter?

Who are the conspirators?

How does this connect to betrayal?

Why is Decius able to convince Caesar to go to the capitol?

Characterize Portia.

2.  Double Entry Journal 

In groups of three, pick one character to focus on in your double entry journal.

Find three quotes that reflect indirect characterization and explain what they reveal. 

Each person in your group should be responsible for picking on quote. 

3.  Act Two Scenes Two-Four

Characters

Caesar

Servant

Calphurnia

Decius

Publius

Brutus

Antony

Trebonius

Artemidorus

Portia

Lucius

Soothsayer

4.  Character Trading Card

Individually, you will create a card based on a character of your choice, using the trading card creator.

Please put your name on the first slide and then the name of your character.

Select fictional character to begin creating. 

 

Include

Source

Appearance

Personality

Thoughts

Feelings

Problem

Goal

Quote 

Action

Interaction 

Personal Connection

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Closure:

What did you learn about the character of your choice from your double entry journal?