1. 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.

2. Themes in the play  Idealism (staying true to your beliefs) demands a high price.

3. Themes in the play  Pride goes before a fall.

4. Themes in the play  Great political ambition breeds great political enmity (hostility).

5. Themes in the play  Deceit wears the garb (clothing) of innocence

6. Themes in the play  Recognize and heed warnings.

7. Themes  Words are powerful weapons; the pen is mightier than the sword.

8. Themes  One man’s hero is another man’s villain.