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Week 2. January 13-17. Act I, Scene i Review. 1 ) What is Marullus and Flavius’ reaction to the citizens’ behavior? Why? 2 ) What important information about the political and social atmosphere does Shakespeare provide us in the first scene?. Act I, Scene ii Review.
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Week 2 January 13-17
Act I, Scene i Review • 1) What is Marullus and Flavius’ reaction to the citizens’ behavior? Why? • 2) What important information about the political and social atmosphere does Shakespeare provide us in the first scene?
Act I, Scene ii Review • 1) How has Brutus been feeling lately? How does this open a door for Cassius? • 2) Why does Caesar distrust Cassius? Why does Caesar not fear Cassius, however?
Act I, Scene iii Review • 1) Why is Casca eager to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy? • 2) What directions does Cassius give Cinna? What does Cassius hope to accomplish with this task?
Symbolism Review • The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. • Examples from Caesar?
Examples of Symbolism in “Julius Caesar” • “You blocks, you stones, you worse than senseless things!” • Marullus, Act I, Scene i • He is saying the Roman people are “blocks” or “stones,” meaning that they are stupid and cannot think
January 16 Bellringer • Monologue: A long speech made by one person, often monopolizing a conversation. • Dialogue: A conversation between two or more individuals • Aside: A remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play. • Soliloquy: The act of speaking one's thoughts aloud, typically while the character is alone on stage
Act II, Scene iReview • 1) To what does Brutus compare Caesar? Why does Brutus feel that he must kill Caesar immediately? • 2) Why does Brutus insist that then men do not need an oath?
Act II, Scene ii Review • 1) Why does Caesar insist on leaving the house? • 2) Caesar instructs his men to keep close to him. What is the irony?