Description
Julius Caesar has been made emperor of Rome for life, and many also want to make him king. Some in the Roman Senate envy Caesar his success, and others fear what he may do with his power, and so Caius Cassius and a band of patricians decide that Caesar must die, but they believe they need the support of Caesar's friend, the popular Marcus Brutus, to lend legitimacy to their plans. Brutus already seems to fear Caesar and soon succumbs to their influence and joins their plot. The conspirators discover that assassination is a messy tool for achieving power, however, and ruling Rome is much more complicated than simply removing Caesar.
Progeny Press' Julius Caesar English/Language Arts PDF curriculum will provide your High School grade student with:
Author Biography: Explore the life and enduring legacy of William Shakespeare, unraveling the fascinating history behind the playwright.
Background: Delve into the political intrigue of ancient Rome that sets the stage for the drama.
Vocabulary: Enhance your mastery of language through vocabulary woven throughout the play. Engage in activities aimed at stimulating retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Uncover the literary brilliance of Shakespeare through techniques such as pathetic fallacy, personification, anecdote, foreshadowing, irony, fact vs. opinion, generalization, metaphor, soliloquy, paraphrase, anachronism, characterization, qualifier, anaphora, hamartia, juxtaposition, paradox, antonym, synonym, protagonist, tragic hero, antihero, and the dramatic structure that shapes the narrative.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Extract valuable lessons on conflict resolution, dealing with peer pressure, discerning between justified and righteous actions, the importance of honor, leadership qualities, accountability for your actions, nuances of friendship, the impact of idealism, the role of fear, and the consequences of hubris/pride.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Expand your studies with activities that delve into Plutarch's historical influence, explore governmental power and political systems, create videos, present endorsements, contemplate good character through orations and poetry, engage in crossword puzzles, craft letters and drama, ponder stoicism and stress, and delve into essays that unravel the complexities of the play.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We provide an in-depth reading list of more books by the William Shakespeare and other books and movies that tie in with, or are similar to, Julius Caesar.
All of Progeny Press' language arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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