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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar . Dramatis Personae. Julius Caesar. Physically weak: Caesar has several infirmities A tyrant: Caesar has had Marullus and Flavius arrested Superstitious: Caesar believes in portents and dreams

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Julius Caesar

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  1. Julius Caesar Dramatis Personae

  2. Julius Caesar • Physically weak: Caesar has several infirmities • A tyrant: Caesar has had Marullus and Flavius arrested • Superstitious: Caesar believes in portents and dreams • Indecisive: Caesar cannot make up his mind whether or not to go to the senate • Inflexible: Caesar thinks himself perfect and decisive

  3. Brutus • Of Noble Heritage Brutus is a Roman nobleman, as was his father • Sincere: Brutus truly believes he always does what is for the good of Rome • Honest: He refuses to take bribes • Naive: He believes in the essential goodness of those around him • Philosophical: His philosophies guide his actions and decisions.

  4. Cassius • Envious: Cassius has contempt for Caesar and envies Caesar's position • Fearful: Cassius is afraid that Caesar has ambitions to be king. He fears what might become of Rome in such an instance.

  5. Marc Antony • Loyal to Caesar: Antony loves and admires Caesar • Clever • A skilled rhetorician

  6. Dramatis Personae, cont… Octavius – Caesar’s adopted son and heir to his power Flavius & Marullus – Tribunes (officials elected by the people to protect their rights) Artemidorus – a teacher of Rhetoric (the study of elements of persuasive speaking and writing) Cinna - a poet

  7. Dramatis Personae, cont… Soothsayer – fortune teller Calpurnia – Caesar’s wife ( superstitious ) Portia – Brutus’ wife (He respects her greatly) Plebeians – the common people of Rome (more minor characters are listed in book)

  8. MOOD The mood of Julius Caesar is one of impending doom and catastrophe. From the beginning, danger lurks in every corner. Friends can no longer be trusted, as they turn to manipulation and conspiracy and plot their next moves. Images of violence, blood, and death dominate the visual texture of the play.

  9. SETTING • Julius Caesar is largely set in Rome, in February/March of the year 44 B.C. • In later scenes, the action moves to Sardis and the battlefield at Philippi. • The physical landmarks of ancient Rome, such as the Tiber River, the Capitol, and the house of the Senate, are referred to with great frequency. • Julius Caesar begins with comic relief

  10. The End Julius Caesar is the COOLEST!

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