Julius Ceasar Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What theatre did Shakespeare help build? The Globe In what historical period was Shakespeare living? Who was the ruler of England at that time? The Elizabethan Era; Ruler was Queen Elizabeth and then King James; Renaissance Who is Pompey? Although he is not a character in the play, why is he important to the plot? Ally of JC and a rival of Marcus Crassus. They dominated the Roman public by a political alliance called the First Triumvical. Pompey and Caesar became rivals which disrup...

In Act I scene i, why do Flavius and Marullus try to disrupt the festivities?They resent the defeat and murder of Pompey What warning does the soothsayer give to Caesar?Beware the ides of March Combined with the actions of Cassius, the soothsayers warning suggests that:Caesar will be overthrown In Act I scene ii, Cassius characterizes Caesar as:Weak and gentle Which of the following images is intended to convey a sense of suspicion and distrust?Cassius with a lean and hungry look

Near the end of scene 1, what do flavius and Marullus plan to doThey want to deny the celebration of Ceasar In scene 1, what worries flavius and marullus about ceasarHe is a bully, who is adored without cause In scene 1, why are marullus and flavius determined to destroy the celebration of ceasar's victory over PompeyThey don't like him and don't want him to become king What are Brutus' qualitiesVery serious, thoughtful l, and not very happy What are Antony's qualitiesCompetitive, ...