Brutus' Wife
Portia
______ convinced Brutus to betray Caesar.
Cassius
Which type of conflict is this?
Cassius vs. Caesar--Cassius is jealous and wants to kill Caesar.
Man vs. Man
What is the main theme of the play?
Quest for power
The people of Rome (a republic), want to make Caesar their _________.
Conspirator who recruited one of Caesar's generals to betray Caesar.
Cassius
A ________ tries to warn Caesar about the Ides of March.
soothsayer
What type of conflict is this?
Cicero and Casca in the storm, talking about bad omens.
Man vs. Nature
What methods does Antony use to sway the crowds in his speech at the funeral?
Repetition of "he is honorable" when describing Brutus--becomes more and more sarcastic.
Calls the crowd "friends" many times
mentions the will--makes the people want to know what is in it.
What date is "The Ides of March?"
March 15
Caesar's wife
Calpurnia
_______ tries to keep Caesar at home after having a nightmare about his statue bleeding.
Calpurnia
Name an example of Man vs. Self Conflict
Brutus trying to decide if he should betray Caesar
Portia and her anxiety to the point of suicide
Brutus and his guilt over killing Caesar (sees a ghost, takes his own life)
Who is the protagonist of the play?
Caesar
Brutus
?
Who wrote "Julius Caesar?"
William Shakespeare
One of Caesar's generals who remains loyal to him
_____ is concerned for Brutus and his part in the conspiracy. Later, she takes her own life because of it.
Portia
Name and example of Man vs. Society conflict.
The angry mob killing the poet.
Cassius vs. the men in the streets celebrating Caesar.
Who is the antagonist of the play?
Cassius
Brutus
?
What is an "omen?" Give an example of an "omen" form the play.
A symbol or sign that something bad is about to happen.
Ex: beast with no heart
lion in the town
the storm
Caesar's great-nephew and heir
Octavius
Cassius and Brutus
Name 2 types of Man vs. Man Conflict
Caesar vs. Cassius
Caesar vs. Brutus
The conspiracy vs. Antony
Give two examples from the play that demonstrate the theme "Quest for Power."
Caesar and his pride--not staying home with his wife
Cassius-jealous of Caesar
Caesar is going to be crowned emperor
Mark Antony and others deciding who should live or die
Name two characters in the play who decide that Caesar must die. What are their reasons?
Cassius & Brutus
Cassius is jealous
Brutus wants to defend the republic