Final Homework Response Julius Caesar-- 20 pts.

1. After reading the play, who do you think is the tragic hero, Brutus, Cassius, or Caesar? Why? (look at your definition)
2. If you were to remake this story as a movie in modern times, how would you do it? Who would the characters be and where would the setting be?
3. Do you feel sorry for Brutus at all? Why or why not?
4. Predict what you think happens next, after the play ends. What in the play made you think this way?

Notes on verbal and dramatic irony

Verbal irony--the effect achieved when a speaker says that opposite of what he or she means
example:Antony uses verbal irony, calling Brutus and Cassius "honorable men" to incite the mob.
Dramatic irony--the effect achieved when the audience has information that a character(s) doesn't have.
example:The reader knows that Cassius sent the letters to Brutus, but Brutus believes that they are from Roman citizens

Summary for Act 3 ---copy into flip book

Caesar doesn't read the warning note and they stab him. As Brutus thrusts in his knife, Caesar says, "You too Brutus?" Marc Antony, flees. Brutus persuades the conspirators to allow Antony to live and speak at Caesar's funeral. Antony pretends to be loyal to them.
Brutus speaks to a gathering of citizens at the public forum in order to explain the conspirators' actions. He succeeds and the people love him. Antony gives his speech next and turns the crowd against them and encourages them to kill the conspirators. (they are easily swayed)
Rome is in upheaval. The mobs are out of control.

Homework #4 Julius Caesar--15 pts.

In Act 2, Caesar says the following quote,
"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant (brave) never taste of death but once."

1. Explain what this quote means.
2. Agree or disagree with this quote and state your reasoning with an example.
3. Explain how this philosophy may also apply to the character of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart using examples from the text.

Summary Act II

Brutus debates whether or not to help kill Caesar. He reads the letter and it convinces him to lead the plot against him. He insists they not harm Antony. They decide they will kill Caesar tomorrow, March 15th, by the "eighth hour". Portia Brutus' wife demands to know what is wrong with him. Calpurnia begs Caesar not to go to the Capital because of the strange happenings. He decides to go when he hears he may be king. Artemidorus has written the names of the conspirators on a paper which he plans to hand to Caesar. The soothsayer warns him again.

Homework #3--Julius Caesar --15 points

Use your chart on the major characters we did today in class for your answers.

*Who is your favorite character and why?
*Which character can you most relate to and why?
*Which character do you think you would dislike the most and why?
Make sure you use the adjectives and examples we did in class in you answers

For example: I like Caesar because he is__________________ such as when he ____________.

Homework #2--Julius Caesar- 10 pts.

*What do you think about the play so far?
*What is confusing you (honestly)?---plot, conflict, characters, setting?
*Have you ever had anything similar happen where a friend or group of friends stabs you in the back or is jealous of you so tries to hurt you? (or know of others)

Homework #1 Julius Caesar--15 pts.

1.Who do you think is the most important character in the play so far? Why?
2. Why do you think Cassius wants Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar? Do you think Brutus will join? Why or why not?
3. What do you believe is the major conflict so far and what can you predict will happen because of this conflict?

Summary Act I---write in your flip book.

*We see the dislike the tribunes have towards Caesar and how the commoners love him.
*We learn that Caesar is superstitious. Caesar is warned to beware the Ides of March (15th); he doesn't seem concerned.
*Caesar is offered the crown three times and refuses. Cassius tries to convince Brutus that Caesar should be killed.
* Brutus says that he will not betray his honor and loyalty to Rome.
*That evening, the weather is violent.
*The plotting against Caesar continues.