Julius Caesar #8 E2SH-03 / E2H-02 Ms. O’Connell 5/14/10 Aim: What themes are most prevalent in the play? Do Now: Get into groups of 4-6. Answer Julius Caesar’s riddle: “Which [kind of] death is the best?” HW: study for Monday’s test on Acts I and II. Review returned HWs & quiz. Know examples from play for each theme. SCHOLARS: lyrics due on Tues.
Themes in the play Idealism (staying true to your beliefs) demands a high price.
Themes in the play Pride goes before a fall.
Themes in the play Great political ambition breeds great political enmity (hostility).
Themes in the play Deceit wears the garb (clothing) of innocence
Themes in the play Recognize and heed warnings.
Themes Words are powerful weapons; the pen is mightier than the sword.
Themes One man’s hero is another man’s villain.