Julius Caesar Act Four

September 17, 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;

  Create a Diagnostic Writing Concern to receive feedback for your character TPEQEA.

Vocabulary 

Word:Round Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of round character and explain why they are round.

Activity

1.  Peer Edit

Complete the peer edit for a partner.

When you finish, revise your paragraphs based on the feedback.

These are due tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18.

2.  Caesar Act Four

Characters

Narrator

Antony

Octavius

Lepidus

Brutus

Lucilius

Pindarus

Cassius

First Soldier

Second Soldier

Third Soldier

Discussion Questions

What are Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus doing at the beginning of the scene?

What is their role in the play?  What does this reveal about their character?
How does Brutus feel about Cassius?

How would you describe the relationship between Brutus and Cassius in scene three?

How does betrayal exist in friendship?

Closure

Create a real life connection between yourself and Brutus.