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Anticipation Guide. It is never right to kill another person. Whiteboard. Whiteboard. Agree. Disagree. Anticipation Guide. It is sometimes acceptable to betray your friends. Whiteboard. Agree. Disagree. Anticipation Guide.
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Anticipation Guide • It is never right to kill another person Whiteboard Whiteboard Agree Disagree
Anticipation Guide • It is sometimes acceptable to betray your friends Whiteboard Agree Disagree
Anticipation Guide • The more success and power you have, the more people dislike you. Whiteboard Agree Disagree
Anticipation Guide • Political leaders usually act in the best interest of their countries Whiteboard Agree Disagree
Anticipation Guide • No cause, political or otherwise, is worth dying for. Whiteboard Agree Disagree
Anticipation Guide • If a political leader has done something wrong, it is okay to get rid of him or her by whatever means necessary Whiteboard Agree Disagree
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.
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.
BackgroundInformation • 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.
Rome’s Government:After the Tarquins • Rome set up a republic: • Agovernment in which officials are elected. • The new government is made up of two parts: Two consuls (leaders) and a senate. + +
The Consuls were elected officials. • They appointed the Senate members who could be from any walk of life—noble or common.
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
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 Crassus Pompey
After Crassusdied, Pompey began to fear that Caesarwas growing too powerful and popular. Crassus Caesar
At this time, Caesar and his army were far away from Rome, conquering many lands for the Roman Empire.
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
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
Many believed that Caesar wanted to be emperorinstead of just Dictator for Life. If he was Emperor, Julius Caesar’s son would inherit the throne after his death.
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 . . .
Book Of Sonnets Shakespeare Background
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
Shakespeare Background • Wrote in bars and pubs because: • Free light from candles • Cheap food • Inspiration
Types of Writings • Shakespeare wrote • Sonnets • Three types of plays • Histories • Tragedies • Comedies
His plays remain popular today • Have been made into films and other plays
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
Shakespearean Conventions • Soliloquy: long speech given by a character while alone on stage to reveal private thoughts
More Conventions • Monologue: Longer speech made by one person on stage to others on stage • Aside: Character’s quiet remark to another
Ms. Drane’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
The Globe Theater • Where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed • Called the “Wooden O” because of its shape Totus mundus agithistrionem