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Shakespearean Drama

Shakespearean Drama. Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy . Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy . Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy . Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy . The Language of Shakespearean Tragedy . Unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter.

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Shakespearean Drama

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  1. Shakespearean Drama

  2. Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy

  3. Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy

  4. Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy

  5. Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy

  6. The Language of Shakespearean Tragedy • Unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter. • Iambic pentameter is a pattern of rhythm with five unstressed syllables • (˘) and five stressed syllables (´). • Such men as he be never at heart’s ease • Whiles they behold a greater than themselves, • Most of Julius Caesar is written in blank verse.

  7. RHETORIC: The Language of Persuasion

  8. The Tragedy of Julius Caesarby William Shakespeare

  9. BACKGROUND INFORMATION • For centuries, Romans debated and even fought civil wars while trying to decide whether a monarchy, a republic, or a dictatorship was the best form of government.

  10. Tarquinius Superbus • Until 509B.C., Rome was a monarchy, but in that year, the Brutus family evicted Tarquinius Superbus from the throne and Rome was established as a republic.

  11. By 100 B.C., Rome was a moderate democracy in form; in actual practice, the Senate was ruling Rome.

  12. In 60 B.C., a triumvirate (a three man rule) of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey was formed to govern Rome. Caesar Crassus Pompey

  13. In 58 B.C., Caesar was made governor of part of Gaul, and at the age of 44 began his military career. During the next ten years, he proceeded to conquer all of Gaul.

  14. After Crassus was killed in battle, trouble began between Pompey and Caesar. Pompey, jealous of Caesar’s popularity, persuaded the Senate to order Caesar to disband his army and return to Rome. • But Caesar invaded Rome and made himself absolute ruler of Rome.

  15. Meanwhile, Pompey fled to Greece. Caesar defeated Pompey’s army and Pompey fled to Egypt where he was later murdered.

  16. Three years after Caesar defeated Pompey’s army, Caesar defeated Pompey’s two sons. • By now, Caesar had been made emperor for life.

  17. Thus, as Shakespeare begins his play with Caesar returning in victory from Spain, Caesar was the undisputed leader of the entire Roman world.

  18. For the remainder of class, begin watching this film about Julius Caesar’s life. Write down ten complete sentences which give details you learn about Julius Caesar’s personality. What kind of man is he? Click the image below to begin video.

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