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Introduction: Julius Caesar, Act IV

Introduction: Julius Caesar, Act IV. Geller’s Sophisticated Sophomores Fall 2013. Where we left off…. Brutus, Cassius, and the other conspirators have been driven from Rome by an angry mob after Antony convinces the plebeians that the conspirators are dishonorable traitors.

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Introduction: Julius Caesar, Act IV

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  1. Introduction: Julius Caesar, Act IV Geller’s Sophisticated Sophomores Fall 2013

  2. Where we left off… • Brutus, Cassius, and the other conspirators have been driven from Rome by an angry mob after Antony convinces the plebeians that the conspirators are dishonorable traitors. • Antony is planning to meet with Caesar’s nephew, Octavius, to raise an army in opposition to the conspiracy and seize control of Rome.

  3. Act IV Vocabulary • *Insolent (adj): Rude, disrespectful • *Wrangle (v): Wrestle • Nemesis (n): Arch-enemy • Covert (adj): Secret • Chastise (v): Scold, criticize • *Sage (adj): wise; (n): Wise old person • *Contaminate (v): To make impure or unclean • Seduce (v): Persuade via flattery, bribes etc. • *Attire (n): Clothing

  4. More Act IV Vocabulary • Vulgar (adj): Common, unsophisticated, rude • Mirth (n): Celebration, merrymaking, happiness • *Vile (adj): Gross, disgusting, abhorrent, offensive • Insupportable (adj): Unable to be endured; intolerable • Perils (n): Dangers • Choleric (adj): Sulky, melancholy • Resolve (v): Figure out, remedy

  5. EVEN MORE Act IV Vocabulary • Perceive (v): Discern, figure out, determine using the senses • Durst (v, archaic): dare • *Exigent (adj): Pressing, demanding, urgent • Unmeritable (adj): Not worthy or deserving of merit, praise, or reward.

  6. New Characters • Octavius • Caesar’s great-nephew and official heir • Member of the triumvirate • Goes on to become Caesar Augustus, establishes Roman Empire • 18 years old

  7. New Characters • Lepidus • Member of the triumvirate • Roman patrician and Caesar’s “Master of the Horse,” big supporter of Caesar • Depicted by Shakespeare as a “slight, unmeritable man”

  8. Where we go from here… • As Act IV begins, Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus (the Second Triumvirate) are at Antony’s house, essentially making a “hit list.” • Meanwhile, Brutus, Cassius, and their army are encamped near Sardis in Asia Minor, strategizing for the upcoming civil war.

  9. Act IV Cast

  10. Act IV Cast, Continued

  11. Study Guide Correction… • #10…Anachronism on page 854 (Between lines 250-255).

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