Julius Caesar

January 21st, 2014Julius Caesar schedulesShakespeare History

HW: Complete Shakespeares Facebook page

What was Shakespeares home theatre? Literary DevicesAnachronismsExample:If a play is set in 1920 and a character uses a computer.

Events that are out of place in the time period of the piece

Background on William ShakespeareChildhoodBorn: April 23, 1564From: Stratford-upon-AvonFather: John Shakespeare, a glove maker and wool merchantMother: Mary ArdenWent to school at the local King Edward VI grammar school.Family LifeWife: married Anne Hathaway (8 years older) at the age of 18- November, 1582.Children: Susana and twins, Hamnet (boy) and Judith.Hamnet died at the age of 11.

Background on William ShakespeareActingMoved to London without his family to act and write plays.Part Owner- Lord Chamberlains MenWrote most of his sonnets at this time.PlaywrightBecame a prolific writer from 1594-1611Histories: Henry VI and Richard IIComedies: A Midsummer Nights Dream and The Taming of the ShrewTragedies: Julius Caesar and HamletDeathDied: April 23, 1616 in Stratford.Left his property to the sons of his eldest daughter.

Globe TheatreIn 1599, Shakespeare and associates built this outdoor theatre in London.2,500 seating capacityGroundlings- audience members of theatreOctagonal in shape and 3 stories highFlag flew on days of playsOther characteristics of the theatre- apron stage, trap doors, the pit, and the heavens.

January 22nd, 2014Finish Shakespeare HistoryShakespearean language

HW: Tragic hero analysis

What were the name of the people who stood right in front of the stage?

Literary DevicesPunsExample:Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says Dam!

Deliberate confusion of similar words or phrases for rhetorical effect

Literary DevicesAllusionExample:Chocolate was her Achilles heel.

An indirect reference by casually mentioning something thats familiar (literature, movies, music or history).

Literary DevicesAside Example:Simonides:Traitor, thou liest.Pericles:Traitor!Simonides:Ay, traitor.Pericles:Even in his throat--unless it be the king--That calls me traitor, I return the lie.Simonides:[Aside] Now, by the gods, I do applaud his courage.(William Shakespeare,Pericles. Act II, scene five)

Lines mentioned to the audience or another character on stage (not meant to be heard by all characters on stage).

Literary DevicesForeshadowingExample:Ill just tell you about this madman stuff that happened to me around last Christmas just before I got pretty run-down and had to come out here and take it easy (Salinger 1).

Lines that give a hint or clue to future events

Literary DevicesMetonymyExample:The pen (power of literature or the written word) is mightier than the sword (force).

A figure of speech whereby the name of a thing is substituted for the attribute which it suggests.

Literary DevicesSoliloquyExample:Romeo & Juliet, Act 2 Scene 2, spoken by RomeoBut, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,Who is already sick and pale with grief,That thou her maid art far more fair than she:Be not her maid, since she is envious;Her vestal livery is but sick and greenAnd none but fools do wear it; cast it off.It is my lady, O, it is mylove!

A single character on stage thinking out loud (a way of letting the audience know what is in the character's mind).

Tragedy and the Tragic HeroDefinition of tragedyprotagonist suffers a serious misfortune

Tragic Hero- Relationship with readerwill evoke both our pity and terrorhe/she is usually higher than the reader in moral worth

Tragedy and the Tragic HeroCharacteristics of the tragic heroborn of noble birthresponsible for own fatehas a tragic flawdoomed to make a serious error in judgmentmeets a tragic death or the punishment outweighs the crimerealizes he/she has made an irreversible mistakefaces and accepts death with honorfalls from great heights or from high esteem in both the private and public eye

Tragedy and the Tragic HeroAnalyzing a recent tragic heroDirections: Do this on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Pick a character from below or think of your own.2. Argue whether you think that character is or is not a tragic hero. Use the list above as guidance for your answer. Shoot for a paragraph.

Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader)BatmanKatniss EverdeenBella SwanHarvey Dent WolverineHermione GrangerRegina George(Mean Girls)

January 23rd, 2014Shakespearean language

HW: Tragic hero analysis

What were the name of the people who stood right in front of the stage?

SHAKESPEREAN LANGUAGEDecoding its meaning

Hear you nothing that I say?

Do you hear nothing that I say?Help you I can, yes!

Yes, I can help you.

Stay and help you I willI will stay and help you.

SHAKESPEARES TECHNIQUESVERB BEFORE SUBJECT

OBJECT BEFORE SUBJECT AND VERB

INSERTING EXTRA PHRASES BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB

OMMITING WORDS

Why do poets mess with placement?RHYTHM TO EMPHASIZE CERTAIN WORDS TO REVEAL CHARACTER

Believe it or not, the placement of subject/verb/object DOES count!

THE DOG BIT THE BOY!

THE BOY BIT THE DOG!

VERB BEFORE SUBJECT Shakespearean Language:In the instant came/the fiery Tybalt.

Translation:The fiery Tybalt came in an instant. At this same ancient feast of Capulets sups the fair Rosaline. Rosaline sups at Capulets feastHE GOES GOES HE.

OBJECT BEFORE SUBJECT AND VERB Shakespearean Language:ME THEY SHALL HIT.Translation:THEY SHALL HIT ME.

OF HONORABLERECKONING ARE YOUBOTH. YOU ARE BOTH OFHONORABLERECKONING. I HIT HIM

INSERTING EXTRA PHRASES BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB Shakespearean Language:AND SHE WAS WEANED (I NEVER SHALL FORGET IT) /OF ALL THE DAY OF THE YEAR, UPON THAT DAY. Translation:AND SHE WAS WEANED UPON THAT DAY.

THREE CIVIL BRAWLS BRED OF AN AIRY WORD BY THEE OLD CAPULET AND MONTAGUE, HAVE THRICE DISTURBED THE QUIET OF OUR STREET.THREE CIVIL BRAWLS HAVE DISTURBED OUR STREETS.

OMMITING WORDS MISSING

WERE YOU BY?

FILL IN THE BLANKS

WERE YOU NEARBY? HEARD FROM HIM YET?

COMMON WORDS Shakespearean Language: AN

Translation: IFMARRY

INDEED KINSMANCOUSIN STILL ALWAYS

Now, you create some Shakespearean languageCreate a sentence using Shakespearean language.Create the translation, too.Topics:Telling a friend to shut-up!Asking for permission to use the restroom.Explain how awesome Mr. Kleins class is.

January 24th, 2014Rome History

HW: None

Translate: Peace! count the clock.

A Brief History of Rome and Julius Caesar General Rome HistoryFounded: Rough estimates 753 B.C.-501 A.D. (some consider the timeline to go on another 150 more years)Government: Republic: a government in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to law.General Rome HistoryThe republic shifted in its actual usage. At times it was a smattering of a monarchy, democracy, and a dictatorship depending on outside circumstances.Today, Rome is still considered the longest dominating civilization. Created major militaristic, artistic, scientific, architectural, political, and religious progress.

Rise of Julius CaesarGaius Julius Caesar: 13 July 100 BC 15 March 44 BCFamily: Gens Julia (or the Julii)Political Affiliation: Populares (lower to middle class (vs.optimates- upper class)Came to power through various political positions in Roman government and also was a strong general that accumulated many victories.Julii Caesar (family origins and younger years)Meaning of family name- ancestor was born of caesarean section (to cut)Early Life- Little is known. Father died at 16, became head of household.Soldier- Civic crown, respect from King of Bithynia, Pirate storyHusband- He was married three times in his life.Kids- He had 2 known children- Julia and Caesarion (with Cleopatra of Egypt). He adopted his blood nephew, Octavian, who would eventually become Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus , the greatest emperor of all time.

Julius Caesars Reign of PowerCaesar became contender for the position of Consul. He had stiff competition. He formed the first Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus. This meant a three way split in power. Crassus was murdered in his battle with the Parthians and Caesar and Pompey resumed control.Caesar went on to conquer Gaul (France) and Pompey grew jealous. Civil war was the result. Julius Caesars Reign of PowerCaesar was outnumbered 3:1 and defeated Pompey at Pharsalus (48 B.C.). This battle was seen as militaristic genius on the part of Caesar.Pompey went into exile and was murdered upon his arrival to Egypt.Caesar alone became Consul and eventual dictator of Rome.He was dictator from 48 B.C. to 44 B.C.Julius Caesars Reign of PowerDuring his reign of power Caesar had the backing of the people, but his antics angered the senate. The last straw came when he started to allow non-romans (Celts, Gauls, etc.) to be members of the senate.Revenge came when 60 members of the senate stabbed Caesar to death. This group included Cassius, Brutus, and others.Impact of Caesars Death and the Control for Power that FollowedBecause of Mark Antonys cunning ways he was able to gain support of the people and banish the conspirators of Caesars murder.Mark Antony teamed up with rival Gaius Octavius Thurinus, (Caesars nephew and adopted son), and Lepidus to destroy the opposing force generated by Brutus, Cato, and Cassius.Impact of Caesars Death and the Control for Power that FollowedAfter a time Mark Antony and Octavius fueled another Civil War between each other. Octavius was the victor and became known as the greatest Roman Emperor of all time. He lived to be 77 and carried Rome through its Golden Age.All other emperors would have to be compared to him. His name became Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (Augustus = The Revered One)Characters in Play (Historical Info)Mark Antony (January 14, 83 BCAugust 1, 30 BC)Julius Caesars second cousin and second in command. He was a strong military commander and popular with the people, however, like Caesar, he also did not mesh with the Senate.He had some major character flaws and was considered a brash, cocky, and difficult person. He later fueded with Octavian and fellCharacters in Play (Historical Info)in love with Cleopatra. Octavian changed peoples opinions of Mark Antony when he read what was supposedly his will to the public. It made him look like he sided with Egypt more than Rome. He eventually committed suicide with Cleopatra. This became another subject of a Shakespeare poem.Characters in Play (Historical Info)Marcus Junius Brutus (8542 BC) or Quintus Servilius Caepio BrutusHis father was a legate to Pompey and Cato was a relative. His mother was Julius Caesars mistress.At one point Caesar regarded Brutus as a son. Brutus was part of an opposing political force, but Caesar was exceptionally forgiving and forgave him. Big mistake. Brutus was later slaughtered by Mark Antony and Octavians forces. Characters in Play (Historical Info)

CaesarOctaviusMark AntonyCharacters in Play (Historical Info)

BrutusCassiusCharacters in Play (Historical Info)

Lepidus

Cicero (Senator)