1. Anticipation Guide It is never right to kill another person Whiteboard
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2. Anticipation Guide It is sometimes acceptable to betray your friends
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3. Anticipation Guide
The more success and power you have, the more people dislike you.
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4. Anticipation Guide
Political leaders usually act in the best interest of their countries
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5. Anticipation Guide
No cause, political or otherwise, is worth dying for.
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6. Anticipation Guide
If a political leader has done something wrong, it is okay to get rid of him or her by whatever means necessary
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7. Julius Caesar Background Information

8. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Most scholars agree that Shakespeare wrote The Tragedy of Julius Caesar in 1599.
This play is based upon the assassination of Julius Caesar by his close friends and confidants.

9. Background Information
The Romans were superstitious.
They believed that future events could be seen in dreams, the stars, and unnatural occurrences.
Many Romans believed that fate controlled one’s life.

10. Background Information
In 503 BC, Rome ended the rule of the Tarquins, a series of harsh, cruel rulers.
Rome decided to never again be under the rule of such an oppressive government.
They refused ALL forms of government that consisted of kings or emperors, basically any ruler who achieves power based on inheritance instead of an election.

11. Rome’s Government: After the Tarquins
Rome set up a republic:
A government in which officials are elected.
The new government is made up of two parts:
Two consuls (leaders) and a senate. + +

12. The Consuls were elected officials.
They appointed the Senate members who could be from any walk of life—noble or common.

13. Julius Caesar’s Rise to Power
Julius Caesar got into politics during a time in which the Consuls and the Senate were having problems.
In this time of instability and arguing, he became an outspoken leader.
Consuls
Senate

14. Julius Caesar Pompey Crassus
In 60 BC the first triumvirate (3-person governing body) was formed.
It consisted of Caesar, a famous general named Pompey, and a wealthy man named Crassus.
Julius Caesar
Pompey
Crassus

15. After Crassus was killed in battle, Pompey began to fear that Caesar was growing too powerful and popular.
Crassus
Caesar

16. At this time, Caesar and his army were far away from Rome, conquering many lands for the Roman Empire.

17. Pompey ordered Caesar back so that he would not have to fear Caesar and his powerful army. Instead, Caesar attacked Pompey, defeating his forces and killing him in the midst.
Pompey

18. Caesar = Dictator for Life
Caesar returned to Rome and was accepted by the people for his military abilities. He was loved for all of the goods he brought back from his conquests, and he was elected Dictator for Life.
This meant that he would rule Rome until his death, and the next leader would have to be elected.
We Love Ceasar!!!
Caesar = Dictator for Life

19. Many believed that Caesar wanted to be emperor instead of just Dictator for Life. If he was Emperor, Julius Caesar’s son would inherit the throne after his death.

20. Many feared that Caesar would bring back a style of governing similar to Tarquin’s. To prevent this, some members of the senate carried out a deceitful plan . . .

21. Shakespeare Background
Book Of
Sonnets 
Shakespeare Background

22. Shakespeare Biography
Born in 1546 in Stratford-upon-Avon
At 18: married Anne Hathaway
Had three children
Left for London to pursue career in theatre

23. Shakespeare Background
Wrote in bars and pubs because:
Free light from candles
Cheap food
Inspiration

24. Types of Writings Shakespeare wrote Sonnets Three types of plays
Histories
Tragedies
Comedies

25. His plays remain popular today
Have been made into films and other plays

26. Tragedies: Five Elements
Very Important People
(kings, princes, movers and shakers in Renaissance society)
Very Important Things
(wars, coronations, marriages, battles as the story begins)
Tragic Hero With a Tragic Flaw
Tragic flaw- A personality defect that will cause the protagonist’s downfall
Magic or Fantasy
(ghosts, magical storms, witches)
Hero Dies

27. Shakespearean Conventions
Soliloquy: long speech given by a character while alone on stage to reveal private thoughts

28. More Conventions
Monologue: Longer speech made by one person on stage to others on stage
Aside: Character’s quiet remark to another

29. Ms. Polson’s #1 Pet Peeve:
Shakespeare did not write in “Old” English; in fact, it is actually very similar to the English that we speak today.
Old English
Middle English

30. Shakespeare—Modern English

31. Totus mundus agit histrionem
The Globe Theater
Where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed
Called the “Wooden O” because of its shape
Totus mundus agit histrionem

32. Ms. Polson’s Pictures from the Globe Theater