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Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Notes

IMAGINE THIS… You are the leader of the free world. You are the most powerful human being on earth. You are the controller of the most powerful country in the world. You are untouchable. You can say or do anything you want.

YOU NEVER SAW IT COMING…

Your best friends stab you in the back….

The Real Caesar Julius Caesar really existed, and Shakespeare took his story from Plutarch’s biography of Caesar and made it into a play. Caesar lived from 102 B.C. to 44 B.C. He was Rome’s military leader.

The Real Caesar Rome ruled the world at this time. They were constantly waging wars and taking over countries.

The Real Caesar Once they would take over a country, a Roman governor would rule that place. The Roman officials were often times very cruel. Many times the generals who took over the countries were asked to stabilize the place. Many generals got power-hungry and turned on each other.

The Real Caesar Caesar, a real commander, turned on another general, Pompey. Caesar and Pompey had been friends. Pompey tried to sway the Roman government to overturn Caesar. Caesar gained control by bribing the people with his money. He took control of Rome, and went after Pompey.

The Real Caesar Pompey was murdered before Caesar could get him in Egypt. While in Egypt, Caesar fell in love with Cleopatra. He made her the ruler of Egypt. Caesar went back to Rome a hero and was made dictator. He made his friend, Brutus, a senator.

The Real Caesar Caesar was invincible. He wrote this on the Temple walls… “To the Unconquerable God” Talking about himself.

The Real Caesar For many Romans, having another king sounded horrible. They had been run by a republican government for 450 years. Caesar became more pretentious. Senators made plans to assassinate him on March 15, 44 B.C.

Shakespeare’s play opens a month before this…

SHAKESPEARE’S HISTORIES In all of Shakespeare’s history plays, the world is ruled by a loving God, who punishes evil and rewards good. All rulers were thought to be appointed by God.

THEMES OF JULIUS CAESAR Chaos results when the prescribed social order is broken. The best intentions of good, noble men can lead to tragedy. Language is a powerful weapon, and in the hands of a skilled person, it can be used to manipulate.

THEMES OF JULIUS CAESAR 4. Violence and blood shed can never have morally good results. 5. Orderliness and stable rule, even though dictatorial, are preferable to social chaos.

MAIN CHARACTERS Caesar – Successful military leader who wants the crown of Rome. Murdered midway through play. His spirit appears to Brutus later in the play. Brutus – Judicial magistrate of Rome. Known for his noble nature. Cassius – Brother-in-law of Brutus. Organizes conspiracy against Caesar. Antony – Devoted follower of Caesar. Persuasive speaker.