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Exploring Fate and Caesar in Roman Culture: A Classroom Discussion

On Monday, May 11, 2009, students will delve into the concept of Fate in Roman culture and the significance of Julius Caesar. The class will examine themes and characters from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on the historical context of Caesar's return to Rome, the warnings of the Soothsayer, and the political intrigue depicted in the play. Students should actively participate and note key points while refraining from using notes. Be prepared for discussions on the Ides of March, Caesar’s ambition, and pivotal characters in this classic tragedy.

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Exploring Fate and Caesar in Roman Culture: A Classroom Discussion

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  1. MondayMay 11th, 2009 (5/11/2009) AGENDA Quote

  2. MondayMay 11th, 2009 (5/11/2009) WARM UP Time Given: 3 minutes What is Fate in Roman culture? Who are the Fates/what do they do? Tell me everything interesting that you can remember about Roman culture and/or Julius Caesar.

  3. Things to Consider! NO NOTES Julius Caesar will start off a bit slow—be prepared! Know who you role is and follow along with the class. I will stop the class when I feel the need to say something important.

  4. One Last Thing! NO NOTES Your books have both the original Middle English and Modern English. Turn to pg. 24/25 Middle English is on the left side. Modern English on the right side. READ ONLY FROM THE RIGHT SIDE!

  5. Pun = a word with two meanings Ho = “At once” / “Immediately” Julius Caesar, The Pun/Ho TAKE NOTES

  6. Our play begins with pun: “I am a mender of bad soles.” = fixes shoes. Vs. “I am a mender of bad souls.” = priest/fixes people’s spirits. Julius Caesar, The Pun NO NOTES

  7. “Peace, ho” = Be still at once! Julius Caesar, The Pun NO NOTES

  8. Ides = the 15th of the Month Julius Caesar, The Ides of March TAKE NOTES

  9. Ides = the 15th of the Month 2/15 = Act I, Scene I = Beginning of play. 3/15 = Act III = Caesar will die. Julius Caesar, The Ides of March NO NOTES

  10. Julius Caesar, Act I NO NOTES Remember, Caesar has just defeated Pompey and is now returning to Rome for the first time. Caesar is now the only Triumvirate member left. To Consider: Will he be elected as King? Does he want to be King? How will the crowd react to his return?

  11. Scene I: The crowd is happy with Caesar’s return, but two citizens, Marullus and Flavius are not. They scold the crowd for its fickleness. Scene II: Caesar and friends at a fertility feast. A soothsayer warns Caesar to “beware the Ides of March.” Brutus and Cassius argue over the ambition of Caesar. Casca joins in. Scene III: Supernatural weather occurs. Caesar is to be elected King. Cassius forges letters and plans to throw them in Brutus’ windows, convincing him of Caesar’s greedy ambition. Julius Caesar, Act I TAKE NOTES

  12. Period 1 Flavius = Alex Marullus = Char’eshia 1st Commoner = Shawn 2nd Commoner = Nathalie Caesar = Billie Casca = Nathalie Calpurnia = Christina Antony = Tre Soothsayer = Jamie Brutus = Nick Cassius = Mike Cicero = James Roles for Today (And Forever) NO NOTES

  13. Period 2 Flavius = Patrick Marullus = Shae 1st Commoner = Jam 2nd Commoner = Jonathon Caesar = Alaina Casca = Jennifer Calpurnia = Kristeena Antony = Kalese Soothsayer = Quintin Brutus = Sarah Cassius = Jackie Cicero = Tyrell Roles for Today (And Forever) NO NOTES

  14. Period 3 Flavius = Allison Marullus = Nicole 1st Commoner = Orlando 2nd Commoner = Brittany B. Caesar = Devon Casca = Juquan Calpurnia = Jasmine Antony = Justin Soothsayer = Cesar Brutus = Elizer Cassius = Tony Cicero = Jamie Roles for Today (And Forever) NO NOTES

  15. Period 4 Flavius = Ben Marullus = James 1st Commoner = Jessica 2nd Commoner = Sabrina Caesar = Mr. Hampton Casca = Trevor Calpurnia = Sabrina Antony = Chris Soothsayer = Eddie Brutus = Scott Cassius = Cecilia Cicero = Karlissa Roles for Today (And Forever) NO NOTES

  16. Period 6 Flavius = Julia Marullus = Danyel 1st Commoner = Jahmere 2ndCommone = Tyson Caesar = Mike Casca = Janay Calpurnia = Kaylee Antony = Jordan Soothsayer = Jahmere Brutus = Brystin Cassius = Ada Cicero = Justin Roles for Today (And Forever) NO NOTES

  17. Pg. 24/25 Right Side Only! Let’s Go! NO NOTES

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