Julius Caesar

Literary DevicesBlank Verseunrhymed lines all in the same meter usually in iambic pentameterIambic PentameterAn iamb is comprised of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllableda DUMEach line has five iamb = pentameterAnachronismsEvents that are out of place in the time period of the pieceEx: If a play is set in Ancient Rome and a character uses a computerFree VersePunsDeliberate confusion of similar words or phrases for rhetorical effect

Literary DevicesAllusion- an indirect reference by casually mentioning something thats familiar (literature, movies, music or history).

Aside- Lines mentioned to the audience or another character on stage (not meant to be heard by all characters on stage).

Foreshadow- Lines that give a hint or clue to future events.

Metonymy - a figure of speech whereby the name of a thing is substituted for the attribute which it suggests. Example: The pen (power of literature or the written word) is mightier than the sword (force).

Soliloquy - A single character on stage thinking out loud (a way of letting the audience know what is in the character's mind)

Background on William ShakespeareBorn April 23, 1564Stratford-upon-AvonActorWriter (comedies, tragedies, histories)Owner- Lord Chamberlains MenPoet- Mostly sonnetsStylistic ToolsDied April 23, 1616

Globe TheatreIn 1599, Shakespeare and associates built this outdoor theatre in London2,500 seating capacityGroundlings- audience members of theatreOctagonal in shape and 3 stories highFlag flew on days of playsOther characteristics of the theatre- apron stage, trap doors, the pit, and the heavens

January 25th, 2013Finish Shakespeare HistoryShakespearean language

HW: Shakespeare translations

What were the name of the people who stood right in front of the stage?

Tragedy and the Tragic HeroDefinition of tragedyprotagonist suffers a serious misfortuneCharacteristics of the tragic herowill evoke both our pity and terrorhe/she is usually higher than the reader in moral worth

Tragedy and the Tragic HeroCharacteristics of the tragic heroborn of noble birthresponsible for own fatehas a tragic flawdoomed to make a serious error in judgmentmeets a tragic deathrealizes he/she has made an irreversible mistakefaces and accepts death with honorfalls from great heights or from high esteem

SHAKESPEREAN LANGUAGEDecoding its meaning

Believe it or not, the placement of subject/verb/object DOES count!

THE DOG BIT THE BOY!

THE BOY BIT THE DOG!

SHAKESPEARES TECHNIQUESVERB BEFORE SUBJECT

OBJECT BEFORE SUBJECT AND VERB

INSERTING EXTRA PHRASES BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB

OMMITING WORDS

Why do poets mess with placement?RHYTHM TO EMPHASIZE CERTAIN WORDS TO REVEAL CHARACTER

Hear you nothing that I say?

Do you hear nothing that I say?Help you I can, yes!

Yes, I can help you.

Stay and help you I willI will stay and help you.

VERB BEFORE SUBJECT Shakespearean Language:In the instant came/the fiery Tybalt.

Translation:The fiery Tybalt came in an instant. At this same ancient feast of Capulets sups the fair Rosaline. Rosaline sups at Capulets feastHE GOES GOES HE.

OBJECT BEFORE SUBJECT AND VERB Shakespearean Language:ME THEY SHALL HIT.Translation:THEY SHALL HIT ME.

OF HONORABLERECKONING ARE YOUBOTH. YOU ARE BOTH OFHONORABLERECKONING. I HIT HIM

INSERTING EXTRA PHRASES BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB Shakespearean Language:AND SHE WAS WEANED (I NEVER SHALL FORGET IT) /OF ALL THE DAY OF THE YEAR, UPON THAT DAY. Translation:AND SHE WAS WEANED UPON THAT DAY.

THREE CIVIL BRAWLS BRED OF AN AIRY WORD BY THEE OLD CAPULET AND MONTAGUE, HAVE THRICE DISTURBED THE QUIET OF OUR STREET.THREE CIVIL BRAWLS HAVE DISTURBED OUR STREETS.

OMMITING WORDS MISSING

WERE YOU BY?

FILL IN THE BLANKS

WERE YOU NEARBY? HEARD FROM HIM YET?

COMMON WORDS Shakespearean Language: AN

Translation: IFMARRY

INDEED KINSMANCOUSIN STILL ALWAYS

Now, you create some Shakespearean languageCreate a sentence using Shakespearean language.Create the translation, too.Topics:Telling a friend to shut-up!Asking for permission to use the restroom.Explain how awesome Mr. Kleins class is.

January 28th, 2013Rome History

HW: Caesar Webquest

Translate: Peace! count the clock.

A Brief History of Rome and Julius Caesar General Rome HistoryFounded: Rough estimates 753 B.C.-501 A.D. (some consider the timeline to go on another 150 more years)Government: Republic: a government in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to law.General Rome HistoryThe republic shifted in its actual usage. At times it was a smattering of a monarchy, democracy, and a dictatorship depending on outside circumstances.Today, Rome is still considered the longest dominating civilization. Rise of Julius CaesarGaius Julius Caesar: 13 July 100 BC 15 March 44 BCFamily: Gens Julia (or the Julii)Political Affiliation: Populares (vs.optimates)Came to power through various political positions in Roman government and also was a strong general that accumulated many victories.Julii Caesar (family origins and younger years)Meaning of name- ancestor was born of caesarean section (to cut)Early Life- Little is known. Father died at 16, became head of household.Soldier- Civic crown, respect from King of Bithynia, Pirate storyHusband- He was married three times in his life.Kids- He had 2 known children- Julia and Caesarion (with Cleopatra of Egypt). He adopted his blood nephew, Octavian, who would eventually become Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus , the greatest emperor of all time.

Julius Caesars Reign of PowerCaesar became contender for the position of Consul. He had stiff competition. He formed the first Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus. This meant a three way split in power. Crassus was murdered in his battle with the Parthians and Caesar and Pompey resumed control.Caesar went on to conquer Gaul (France) and Pompey grew jealous. Civil war was the result. Julius Caesars Reign of PowerCaesar outnumbered 3:1 defeated Pompey at Pharsalus (48 B.C.). This battle was seen as militaristic genius on the part of Caesar.Pompey went into exile and was murdered upon his arrival to Egypt.Caesar alone became Consul and eventual dictator of Rome.He was dictator from 48 B.C. to 44 B.C.Julius Caesars Reign of PowerDuring his reign of power Caesar had the backing of the people, but his antics angered the senate. The last straw came when he started to allow non-romans (Celts, Gauls, etc.) to be members of the senate.Revenge came when 60 members of the senate stabbed Caesar to death. This group included Cassius, Brutus, and others.Impact of Caesars Death and the Control for Power that FollowedBecause of Mark Antonys cunning ways he was able to gain support of the people and banish the conspirators of Caesars murder.Mark Antony teamed up with rival Gaius Octavius Thurinus, (Caesars nephew and adopted son), and Lepidus to destroy the opposing force generated by Brutus, Cato, and Cassius.Impact of Caesars Death and the Control for Power that FollowedAfter a time Mark Antony and Octavius fueled another Civil War between each other. Octavius was the victor and became known as the greatest Roman Emperor of all time. He lived to be 77 and carried Rome through its Golden Age.All other emperors would have to be compared to him. His name became Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (Augustus = The Revered One)Characters in Play (Historical Info)Mark Antony (January 14, 83 BCAugust 1, 30 BC)Julius Caesars second cousin and second in command. He was a strong military commander and popular with the people, however, like Caesar, he also did not mesh with the Senate.He had some major character flaws and was considered a brash, cocky, and difficult person. He later fueded with Octavian and fellCharacters in Play (Historical Info)in love with Cleopatra. Octavian changed peoples opinions of Mark Antony when he read what was supposedly his will to the public. It made him look like he sided with Egypt more than Rome. He eventually committed suicide with Cleopatra. This became another subject of a Shakespeare poem.Characters in Play (Historical Info)Marcus Junius Brutus (8542 BC) or Quintus Servilius Caepio BrutusHis father was a legate to Pompey and Cato was a relative. His mother was Julius Caesars mistress.At one point Caesar regarded Brutus as a son. Brutus was part of an opposing political force, but Caesar was exceptionally forgiving and forgave him. Big mistake. Brutus was later slaughtered by Mark Antony and Octavians forces. Characters in Play (Historical Info)

CaesarOctaviusMark AntonyCharacters in Play (Historical Info)

BrutusCassiusCharacters in Play (Historical Info)

Lepidus

Cicero (Senator)January 29th, 2013Caesar Entrance MusicPresent Caesar Webquest findingsBackground reviewWatch Act I, scene iRead Act I, scene I

HW: Study for quiz

Where did the Romans usually go when exiled?

And now, entering the ringHulk HoganNow, pick your own entrance music and decide what the song says about you. Would you be portrayed as a good guy or bad guy?Then, pick some entrance music for Julius Caesar. What does the song say about him? Would he be portrayed as a good guy or bad guy?Use FULL SENTENCES!

Create one quiz question from the information weve discussed so far. The sheet will make its way around.Caesar WebquestGet into groups of 2, 3, or 4 and share your findings from the webquest. Pick the most interesting thing you learned as a group.