Julius Caesar

Elements of Fiction/Shakespearean Tragedy Exposition: Characters & Setting Act I Rising Action: Introduction of Conflicts Act II Climax: Turning Point Act III In a tragedy, things usually go from bad to worse in Act III Falling Action: Conflict resolution begins to fall into place Result of the climax Act IV Denouement: Main conflicts are resolved Act V This act includes a catastrophe, which is another climactic turning point in the story line.

Julius Caesar Physically weak: Caesar has several infirmities A tyrant: Caesar has had Marullus and Flavius arrested Superstitious: Caesar believes in portents and dreams Indecisive: Caesar cannot make up his mind whether or not to go to the senate Inflexible: Caesar thinks himself perfect and decisive

Brutus * Of Noble Heritage Brutus is a Roman nobleman, as was his father Sincere: Brutus truly believes that his role in the assassination is for the good of Rome Honest: He refuses to take bribes Naive: He believes in the essential goodness of those around him Philosophical: His philosophies guide his actions and decisions.

Cassius · Envious: Cassius has contempt for Caesar and envies Caesar's position · Fearful: Cassius is afraid that Caesar has ambitions to be king. He fears what might become of Rome in such an instance. · Politically Astute: He advises Brutus to assassinate Antony along with Caesar. Understanding what can happen, he advises Brutus not to allow Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral. · Corrupt: Prior to the battle at Philippi, he is accused by Brutus of taking bribes · Military Strategist: His battle plan for Philippi is well thought out and based on sound military principles

Marc Antony Loyal to Caesar: Antony loved and admired Caesar · Clever: Antony pretends to befriend the conspirators and asks that he be allowed to speak at Caesar's funeral A skilled orator: Antony's speech at Caesar's funeral sways the crowd Hard: Antony's role in condemning men to death shows he can be as cold hearted as he is passionate · A skilled military leader: Antony has an equal voice in planning the war against the legions of Brutus and Cassius

THEMES Major Theme ??????

Minor Themes goodness of loyalty, honor, and friendship; the evil of pride, conspiracy, and anarchy; the logic of political order; and the viability of republicanism as a form of government.

MOOD impending doom and catastrophe. danger lurks in every corner. Friends can no longer be trusted, Images of violence, blood, and death eerie mood with the appearance of Caesar's ghost

Antagonists ???????

SETTING Rome, in February of the year 44 B.C. In later scenes, Sardis and the battlefield at Philippi. Tiber River, the Capitol, and the house of the Senate, The Forum

The End Julius Caesar is the COOLEST!