Characters
This tribune scolds the crowd for shifting loyalty from Pompey to Caesar.
Who is Flavius?
An ancient Roman pagan festival held annually on February 15 to promote fertility, purify the city, and ward off evil spirits
What is the Feast of the Lupercal
The Roman general defeated by Julius Caesar
Who is Pompey?
A story enacted on stage for a live audience
What is drama?
The character who expresses concern over Caesar's growing power and ambition
Who is Cassius?
The soothsayer's warning to Julius Caesar
What is "Beware the Ides of March"
The general body of free Roman citizens who were not part of the patrician class which made up the majority of the population and included farmers, artisans, laborers, and soldiers
What are the plebeians or plebs?
A play that ends unhappily
What is tragedy?
The character who delivers a prophetic warning to Caesar, saying, 'Beware the Ides of March'
Who is the soothsayer?
The day of the ides of March
What is March 15?
This Roman political body was composed of Rome's elite and advised the consuls, playing a significant role in governance.
What is the Senate?
A play that ends happily
What is comedy?
The loyal supporter of Caesar, known for his athletic prowess and charm
Who is Mark Antony?
The river where Caesar challenged Cassius to jump in and swim
What is Tiber?
This term describes the political alliance between Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, which significantly influenced Roman politics
What is the First Triumvirate?
A literary genre that blends aspects of both tragic and comic forms
What is tragicomedy?
The character is described as being 'sickly'
Who is Julius Caesar?
The event celebrated by the Roman citizens at the opening of Act 1
What is the victory of Caesar over Pompey?
These officials are responsible for protecting the rights of the people and are wary of Caesar's growing power.
Who are the tribunes?
The speech of the character on stage directed to the audience
What is soliloquy?