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William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, inStratford-on-Avon, England, the third child of John Shakespeare,a well-to-do merchant, and Mary Arden, his wife. Young Williamprobably attended the Stratford grammar school, where helearned English, Greek, and a great deal of Latin. Historiansaren’t sure of the exact date of Shakespeare’s birth.In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. By 1583the couple had a daughter, Susanna, and two years later thetwins, Hamnet and Judith. Somewhere between 1585 and1592 Shakespeare went to London, where he became first anactor and then a playwright. His acting company, The King’sMen, appeared most often in the Globe theater, a part of whichShakespeare himself owned.In all, Shakespeare is believed to have written thirty-sevenplays, several nondramatic poems, and a number of sonnets.In 1611 when he left the active life of the theater, he returnedto Stratford and became a country gentleman, living in thesecond-largest house in town. For five years he lived a quietlife. Then, on April 23, 1616, William Shakespeare died andwas buried in Trinity Church in Stratford. From his own timeto the present, Shakespeare is considered one of the greatestwriters of the English-speaking world.
William ShakespeareJulius Caesarmarkantonybrutusjulius caesarcalpurniacassiuscasca
julius caesarIt was a holiday in the city of Rome. Crowds of people cheered thereturn of Julius Caesar who had won a battle in Spain.
10But not everyonewas happy. Two government officials,*Go homeWhy are youWhy, sir. . . Iyou lazyhere in holi-am a goodmen!day clothesshoemaker!instead ofbut today Iworking incame out toyour shops?see CaesarFlavius and MarUllus,tried to send awaysome of the crowds.and celebratewith him.For shame! He didPompey,not fight a foreign**who FOUghtenemy, but the sonsto keepof a great Roman—CaesarPompey.from makinghimself ruler of Rome!Pompey,whom youhave oftencheeredfor inthese verystreets!How many times have you waited all day just to cheer Pompey as he passed by? Now you dress up to cheer the manwho shed Pompey’s blood!* those whose jobs involve the running of a city, state, or country** from another country
julius caesar 11We must removethese decorations.That day happened TO be ayearly holiday toThey are an insultto the memory ofPompey!honor the godLupercus.* therewas to be a footrace, and peoplehad decoratedall the statues inthe city.Are we allowed to dothat? After alL it isthe feast of Lupercal!We don’t need such thingsYou go that way. . . I’ll go thisto remind us of what Caesar way. Remove any of Caesar’shas done. Before we know it, decorations that you see.he will make himself king!I’ll do it!* a god who would bless the fields with good crops
12Meanwhile, near the spot where theThen he spoke to Mark Antony.young Roman men would race, CaesarBe sure to touchspoke to his wife, Calpurnia.Calpurnia as youStand right in Markrun. TheY say thisI’llAntony’s way whenwill grant a womanremember!he runs.many children.I will!Suddenly someone calledout from the crowd.Caesar!Who calls Caesar?Speak! I am listening!Caesar!Bewarethe ides ofMarch!** The Roman month was divided into the kalends, the ides, and the nones; in March the ides fell onthe 15th.
julius caesar 13Who is thatA soothsayer* whoman?tells you to bewarethe ides of March!Bring him here! LetWhat do you sayme see his face.now?Beware theides of March!The man is adreamer. Let usgo on our way.* someone who predicts the future from signs and omens
14My dear friend, have INo, no!done something to angerIt is notyou? You don’t seem veryyou.friendly lately.As Caesar andhis followerswent off to therace, Cassiusand Brutus, twonoble Romans,stayed behind.I have some prob-You will dolems I must dealthe rightwith; that is all.thing, I’mJust then a great shout went up fromthe crowd watching the games.sure.What’s HAPPENING?I’m afraid the people arechoosing Caesar to be theirKing!
julius caesar 15If you fear it. . .Caesar has grownAre you asking me tothen you don’ttoo great! He is ahelp you stop Caesarwant it to happen!human being, andfrom becoming King?not a god!Caesar is my friend. butRome must be a republic,*not Caesar’s Kingdom.aND IF I AM?I will think ofThe games are over. Pull Cascawhat you’ve said,aside when he passes by. He willand answer youtell us what happened.later.* a government ruled by the people
16Meanwhile, Caesar and hisI don’t likeDon’t fear him, Caesar.followers arrived at thethe looksHe’s not dangerous.place where Brutus andof thatCassius were talking.Cassius.As Caesar left, Casca came by in the crowd.You pulled at myYes, tell us whatI don’t fear him, forcloak. You want tohappened. whyI am Caesar! Butspeak to me?all the cheering?what do you thinkof him?
julius caesar 17Why, Caesarwas offeredYou were there,weren’t you?If so, I wouldn’tWhat?a crown!ask you what hadhappened!He refused it. . .What aboutpushed it away,the secondlike this. . .shout?and the crowdcheered!Three times, Antonytried to place a crownon Caesar’s head. . . andeach time Caesar lookedmore sad. But the crowdAnd thecheered when he turnedthird?it down!
18The people love him as aBy the way, Casca,dictator,* but They arewill you dine with menot yet ready to ac-tomorrow?cept him as a king.If I still live. . . And your dinner isworth eating! For now, farewell.If you wishto talk tome privately,come tomorrow. I’llwait at homeso Brutus left, and CassiusGood! I’llstood alone.be there.Tonight. . . I will see that lettersare tossed through Brutus’window.for you.They’ll seem to be from leadingcitizens** hinting that Caesarwill make himself king. I’ll haveBrutus on my side yet!* a leader given full power in times of trouble** members of a city or country who have the right to vote
julius caesar 19That night a terrible stormraged, but casca was outin it.Never till tonight have Iseen a storm droppingsuch fire on us!A lion. . . but he istoo frightened toattack me!It is a sign fromthe gods! Theyare angry withthe men of Rome!
20A Roman!Who’s there?casca! I recognized*I like it! I’ve beenyour voice.walking and enjoying it.But men should fearand tremble whencassius! Whatthe gods warn us ofa night this is!their anger!Honest men should not fear.The gods grow angry onlywith tyrants!**You mean Caesar,don’t you?* knew by seeing or hearing** rulers who refuse to follow the law and often treat their people harshly
julius caesar 21I hear theThe Roman peo-senators*ple are weakerplan to makethan I thought ifCaesar kingthey need a kingtomorrow!to rule them.But perhaps youserve Caesargladly! If so,I am ready todefend myself!No, no! I feel as you do!I do! In fact, I’mI am withAnd I will join you if youon my way toyou!have a plan against him.meet some othernoble Romans todiscuss** it. Willyou come?* men who are elected to help rule a city or a country** talk over
22But wait! HereIt is Cinna. HeIf you couldcomes someone!is one of us!only win Brutusto our side! AllI came to find you!We are waiting atthe meeting place!the people lovehim and believein him.He thinks aswe do, Cinna.I am sure HEwill join ussoon.These letters will helppersuade* him. Toss one inat his window, the otherswhere only he can find them.All right. I will meet youlater.Come Casca. Before it isday, we shall see Brutusat his house. By then hewill be one of us!*urge or encourage someone to believe or to do something
julius caesar 23At that very hour,Lucius,Brutus was walk-wake up!ing in his garden.come here!You called,sir?He could notsleep.Take a candle into myI will,study, Lucius. When it issir.lighted, come and call me.Caesar can beAlone again,Brutus triedto sort outhis thoughts.The candle is lighted. Andin your study, near thewindow, I found this.stopped onlyby death. Butis it right tokill him?
24Go back toI don’t know,bed, lucius.sir. I’ll look atBut wait!the calendar.Isn’t tomorrow the idesMeanwhile, Brutusread the unsignedletter.of March?“Brutus, wake up!Shall Rome beruled by one man ?”What, Rome ? My ancestors* drove Tarquin**from the streets whenhe was called a king!Oh, Rome, I make youa promise! I, Brutus, will speak. . .and strike. . . if it beneeded!* members of one’s family who lived long ago** Tarquinius Superbus, the last king of Rome, who was driven from the city by his people
julius caesar 25Just then, the servant LuciusSir, it isLet them comereturned.your friendin.Cassius. . . andYou areGood. Now goright, sir.to the gate.It is theSomeone’sfifteenthknocking.some other men Icould not see.of March.No. I’ve been awakeGood day!all night. Do I knowdo we wakethese men?you?
26Yes, every one. This is tre-They are allbonius. These are Casca,welcome.Cinna, and Metellus Cimber.All of them honor you!Brutus and Cassius whisperedWhat troublesMay I speaktogether for a few moments.Keep youto you pri-Then. . .awake tonight,vately?Cassius?Shake hands with me,He is with us!friends, one by one.
julius caesar 27Yes, we will swear toNo, not anOur honest word, honestlycarry out our plan!oath!*given, is enough for anytrue Roman.Shall no manA good point. I think Markbe touched butAntony should die too!No, no!Caesar?We are not butchers! Wedon’t kill in anger. We actfor the good of all.Besides, Mark Antony cando no more to hurt us thanCaesar’s arm could, if hishead were cut off!* a very solemn or serious promise
28Listen! The clockstrikes three.But suppose Caesar does not goto the capitOl today? The omens*are bad, and he has become veryIt is time we left.superstitious.**Don’t worry, I know whatto do. I’ll get him to theThen we will meet byeight o’clock.capitOl.Agreed! We’ll all bethere. Goodbye, Brutus.* mysterious signs that are supposed to warn of future events** believing in all sorts of supernatural signs
julius caesar 29All Night you have walked andSoon after the men had left, Bru-sighed. Earlier, when I asked whattus was joined by his wife Portia.troubled you, you were cross withme.Portia! YouNor shouldshould notyou. Won’tbe up and outyou tell mein the coldwhat trou-morning air.bles you?It is only that I am not feelingwell!Don’t kneeL,I wouldn’tAm I only someone to fix yourDear Portia!have to, if youmeals and share your bed. . . orwould keepam I truly your wife, a part ofyour marriageyou, to share your secrets?vows.You’re my true wife, AS DEARTO ME AS MY HEART’S BLOOD!
30I am loyal, Bru-But wait. . . someone’s at the gate!tus, and I can keepGo inside quickly, and we’ll speakyour secrets!later.My dear love, I willtell you everything!Across the city, at Caesar’s house, it hadAnd three times inbeen a stormy, wakeful night as well.her sleep, Calpurnia cried out:“help! They mur-Neither heaven norearth has been peacefultonight.dered Caesar!”
julius caesar 31Troubled, Caesar called a servant to his side.As the servant hurried away,Caesar’s wife Calpurnia cameGo and tell the priests to makesacrifices*, and let me knowwhat they say.into the room.Caesar! You must notgo out of the housetoday!At once, sir.I’ve never believed in signs andGhost-sol-These signsomens. . . but awful things havediers foughtare for ev-been seen during the night.in the clouds,eryone, notdead menjust forleft theirme. I am notgraves, spiritsafraid. Deathscreamed inwill comethe streets. I’mwhen it willafraid!come!* offerings to the gods
32Just then Cae-The signs show thatI will not listen!sar’s servantyou should not go outI am Caesar. . .returned withtoday.and strongernews from thethan danger. Ipriests.will go!Please, Caesar. . .no!Tell the senators it is my fearAll right, Calpurnia. Mark Antonythat keeps you here! Send Markwill tell them I am not well. AtAntony to the Capitol. He willyour wish, I will stay at home.say you are not well today.
julius caesar 33Good day,You are just inSay heJust then DeciusCaesar! I’vetime to take ais sick.arrived. . . thecome to takemessage to theplotter* who hadyou to thesenators. I willsaid he wouldcapitol.not come today.see to it thatCaesar came tothe capitol.No, no. I have noSimply tell them I will not come.need to lie.That is enough.But because you are my friend, II had such terriblewill tell you the real reason. Itdreams last night!is Calpurnia, my wife, who keepsme at home.* someone who plans evil
34I saw Caesar’s statue, like aShe has begged me on her kneesfountain, spouting blood. Andto stay at home today.many Romans came smiling, andwashed their hands in it!Her dream is right,Caesar, but you havenot understood itcorrectly!Your statue spouting bloodYou see, the senators plan to givemeans that Rome will receiveyou a crown today! If you do notstrength and greatness from you.come, they may change their minds.That is what the dream means!
julius caesar 35Some will laugh, and say, “Wait untilThey’ll whis-You makeanother time when Caesar’s wife hasper, “The mightyCalpurnia’s fearbetter dreams!”Caesar isseem foolish.afraid.”I am ashamed that I agreedThen, as Caesar gotwith her. I will go! Bring me myready, others arrived.robe.Here is Publius, comingto walk with me. AndBrutus!
36Good day,Caesar!Welcome, Publius! And you,Brutus, you’re out early.Casca, Caius LiGarIUS. . .come in!And here’s Antony—up early evenDear friends, thank you for com-after a night of merry-making!ing! Have some wine, and we’ll allgo to the Capitol together.
julius caesar 37As the plotters waited to goI’ll write a note and try to givewith Caesar to the Senate,* otherit to Caesar as he passes. If hepeople were trying to find waysreads it, he may yet live!to warn him.One of these wasArtemidorus.Brutus, Cassius, Casca. . .I know theymean to harmCaesar, butthey’ll neverlet me nearenough towarn him.Another was the old soothsayerwho had warned Caesar about theides of March.I must find a place he will passon his way. I will speak to himonce more!I see great harm coming toCaesar. I must warn him againto take care!* the building in which the senators met for government business; the Capitol
38MEANWHILE, CAESAR SET OUT, NOT KNOWING HE WAS SURROUNDED BYPLOTTERS. AS THEY NEARED THE CAPITOL, THE SOOTHSAYER STEPPED OUTOF THE CROWD. CAESAR SPOKE TO him.You see, the ides ofYes, but not yet gone!March have come.OH, great Caesar,beware!Then Artemidorus rushed up toCaesar.Hail, Caesar! Please read thispetition,* I beg you!This is not thetime for suchthings.* a paper asking for a favorBut thisconcernsyou, andnow!All the morereason to wait.I must put thepeople’s businessbefore my own.
julius caesar 39So, Caesar moved on to the Capitol, never thinking of danger. Butsome of the plotters were nervous.*Look ! Is Popiliuswarning Caesar ofour plot?Don’t worry!Caesar is stillsmiling.IF our plan isEverything’s working as wediscovered, I’llplanned it! See, Treboniuskill myself!is drawing Mark Antonyaway from Caesar.* upset, jumpy
40Finally Caesar calledthe senate to order.the plotters gatheredaround him. suddenly. . .Hands,speak forme!Are you with them, too,Brutus? Then die, Caesar!
julius caesar 41As Caesar fell, the crowd panicked,*but the plotters cheered.Liberty! Freedom!Tyranny** is dead!Tell the people weWe mean nohave made them freeharm to anyagain!Roman! Noone shouldbe frightened!Where is MarkHe fled toCaesar’s death was a sacrifice,Antony?his home.not a murder. We must batheeverywhereour hands and our swords inmen, women,his blood and go through theand childrenstreets crying, “Peace, freedom,are cryingand liberty!”and runningaway.* became frightened and tried to run away all at once** harsh rule
42Just then Mark Antony’s servant“I honor Brutus,” my master said,drew near.“as I honored Caesar.”My master sent me to kneel atyour feet, Brutus, with a message.Thenspeak.If you will make clear to AntonyAntony is a wise and brave Roman!why Caesar deserved to die, thenHe may safely come here, and Ihe will honor Brutus living morewill answer all his questions.than Caesar dead. And he willfollow you faithfully.I’ll tell him at once.
julius caesar 43Almost at once, AntonyWelcome, MarkI don’t know whatarrived.Antony!you plan to do.But if I must die,no place would bebetter than hereby Mighty Caesar.We may seem cruel and bloody toWe wish you well. And when weyou now, but our hearts are not.have calmed the fears of thePity for the Roman people madepeople, I will explain why I, whous do what we did.honored Caesar also, struck himdown.Very well. Then I would like to take his bodyto the marketplace and speak at his funeral.*You shall, MarkAntony.Brutus, aword with you!* a religious service for someone who has died
44It will do us more good thanDon’t let him speak Brutus!harm to show the people that weHe’ll stir up the people!want to have A proper funeralfor Caesar.well, I stilldon’t like it.Don’t worry, Cassius.I will speak first andexplain everything wehave done.So it was arranged. The plottersI swear that before this is over,went away and Mark Antony wasI will avenge* you! Blood, suffer-left alone with Caesar’s body.ing, and war will tear Italy apart!Oh, Caesar,forgive me forbeing meek andgentle withthese butchers.They have killedthe noblest manwho ever lived!* get even for something, seek revenge
julius caesar 45Caesar wroteOnly a fewto your master,miles away.As Antony grieved*telling him toBut—is thisfor Caesar, areturn to Rome!Caesar?servant came toIs he near?him from Octavius,Caesar’s nephewand adopted son.It is. But before we weep, we mustNow come,make plans. Return to Octaviusgive me aand tell him what has happened.hand withCaesar’sbody.We must carry him to themarketplace. I will seefrom my speech how thepeople will answer thismurder!*mourned, felt sorrow at someone’s death
46Meanwhile at the Forum,*Brutus was explaining toThe people cheered at Brutus’words.the people why Caesarhad been killed.Long live Brutus! caesarwas a tyrant! Rule us inI loved Caesar, butCaesar’s place!I loved Rome more.Caesar loved powertoo much, and that iswhy we killed him.If you want to live asslaves, you shouldhate us, yes. But ifyou want to be freeRomans, you mustpraise us.Good Romans, do honor to Caesar’sJust then Markbody, and listen to Antony’s funeralAntony arrivedspeech. I alone will leave.with Caesar’sbody.* a central meeting place in the city of Rome
julius caesar 47Saying this, Brutus departed, and Antony began to speak.the noble brutusBut three timeshas told you cae-you saw me offersar was too ambi-Caesar a crown,tious*. . . and brutusand three timesis an honorable man.he refused it. Isthis ambition?He loved you verymuch, and you lovedhim once, too, withgood reason.But wait—I’ve said too much. I must not wrongAs Antony recalled**the honorable men who have killed Caesar.Caesar’s greatdeeds, the feelingsof the crowd beganto change.They weremurderers! Onoble Caesar!* wanting or trying to get power** reminded someone of
48Be calm, my friends! Listen toWe’ll hear it! We’ll hearCaesar’s will!the will!To every roman man, he leavesTo you and your children heseventy-five drachmas.*leaves his lands, walks, andgardens on the river tiber. whenshall come another man like this?Never! Never!Most noble Caesar! We’llburn his body in the holyplace! We’ll aVEnge hisdeath!* about 150
julius caesar 49We’ll find the traitors!* We’llburn their houses! we’ll killNow let it work.them!Mischief** takeyour course.As the mob moved away, Octavius’They sayThey mustservant walked up to Antony.Brutus andhave hadCassius havesomeOctavius isI will goridden likewarningin Rome. . . atstraight tomadmen outof howCaesar’s house.visit him.of Rome!the people* people who have done evil to their own country** evil works, violencefeel.
50Once Caesar wasMark Antony and Octavius made theirdead, Brutus andplans in Rome.Cassius had hopedto take control ofRome peacefully.But Antony’s speechchangeD everything.They would have toBrutus and Cas-And we must trysius are raisingto learn theirarmies. We mustplans. There areget our ownenemies on allforces together.sides.fight a battle todecide which sidewould rule.Outside Rome, Brutus and Cassius commanded a large army. They metone day at Brutus’ camp.I have word that Antony andI hearOctavius are leading a strongthe same.force to Philippi.We must marchNo, no! It’sNot so, for they can add newthere to fight them.better forsoldiers to their army as theythem totravel. They will be stronger ifmarch to us,they come here.tiring theirsoldiers!Then we will doit your way. ButI don’t like it.
julius caesar 51Come! It is nightYes. Let’sand time for usnot argueWhen Cassius had left, Brutusto rest.ever again.made ready for the night.If you are notit is mytoo sleepy Lucius,duty,play me a tune.sir.This candle burns badly. . . or isLucius played, and nodded, and fell asleep.it my eyes? Who comes here?
52What are you? an Angel? A devil?I am your evil spirit,You make my blood freeze and myBrutus. You will seehair stand on end.me again. . . at Philippi!LUCiUS! did you cryAt that, the ghostNo,out in your sleep?disappeared, andSir!did you see any-Brutus woke Luciusthing?Nothing, sir!and the guards.Nothing!after this, Brutus spent an uneasy night. The next day, on the plains ofPhilippi, the two armies met to do battle.Our hopes are answered! They’vecome down from the hills to fighton the plains.
julius caesar 53They are coming,and their flag isout!Good. Octavius, Lead your men againstthe left part of the field. I’ll take theright.Words before blows,*countrymen.**But before the battlebegan, the leadersmet to talk.You love your wordsmore than we do, Brutus.But goodWith your bad blows you givewords aregood words Brutus. . . like thebetter thanhole you made in Caesar’s heartbad blows.while crying, “Long live Caesar!”* hits, strikes (in a battle)** fellow citizens
54I draw my sword against all plotters! It will not be put away againuntil Caesar’s wounds are avenged. . . or until I fall in battle!Come, Antony, we challenge*you! If you dare to fight, meetus on the battlefield!With this, Antony and OctaviusToday is my birthday, Messala, andmoved away. Brutus spokethe signs are bad. I do not like towith his lieutenant**, Lucilius;stake everything on one battle!Cassius with his aide, Messala.* dare** the man next in charge
julius caesar 55Cassius spoke of these fears toNo, Cassius! BrutusBrutus.will never go toRome in chains!If we lose this battle, whatthen, Brutus? Are you willingto be led through the streetsof Rome a captive?*But this day must end what theides of March began. Whether weshall ever meet again, we don’tknow!Forever andforever farewell, Cassius!If we do meetagain, why, weshall smile!* prisoner, loser of a battleForever andforever farewell,Brutus! If we donot, it is rightthat we say ourgoodbyes now!
56The battle went on all day.I see a weakness in Octavius’wing*. A sudden attack willRide, Messala! Give thesebeat them.orders to the troopsacross the field.But on another part ofthe battlefield, thingswere not going well forMy own men were running away, Titinius. Ihad to kill the flag bearer and take theflag from him!Cassius.Brutus gave the command to attackOctavius too early. We aresurrounded** by Antony’s men!* a group of men in battle, part of an army** hemmed in on all sides
julius caesar 57Just then, Pindarus, one ofTitinius. . . quick! Ride out andcassius’ men, rushed up.learn whether those nearbytroops are friends or enemies.Retreat,* sir!Get away! Anto-Those are mytents burning?I’ll be rightback!ny has capturedyour tents!They are, sir.Look out over the field, Pindarus!Tell me what is happening!Titinius is riding toward somehorsemen**. . . they surroundhim. . . they shout with joy!They’ve captured him!* go back** in this case, soldiers on horseback
58Titinius, my dear friend. . . I senthim to be captured!Come down, Pindarus. When Ispared your life* in battle, youswore to do whatever I toldyou. Now do what I say, and youwill be free.Take this sword, the same oneSadly, Pindarus did as he wasthat killed Caesar. When my faceordered.is covered, thrust** it deep intomy chest.I will do it, butI would rathernot be free insuch a way!* did not kill someone, kept someone from being killed** push, strikeCaesar, you are avenged!
julius caesar 59Just then Titinius returnedwith Messala. He had notbeen captured after all!So far, the battle is a draw.* Cassius’ troops were beaten by Antony,but Brutus won out over Octavius.That will comfort,Cassius. I left himhere somewhere.Isn’t that Cassius on the ground?Oh no, Messala; that wasCassius! He is no more.I’ll take this sadCassius mustnews to Brutus.have thoughtwe could notwin!Oh, Cassius! You sent me out. . . Imet our friends. Didn’t you heartheir shouts? No, you misunderstood everything. . . you thoughtthey were enemies who capturedme!* even on both sides** did not understand, made a mistake
60Brutus gave me this vic-Forgive me, gods! Thistory wreath to bring tois how a noble Romanyou, and you shall havemust act, Cassius’ swordit now. But as for me, itshall find Titinius’ heart!is time for me to die.Not long afterward,Where does Cassius’There. . . withMessala returnedbody lie?Titinius grievingbeside it.with Brutus.He is not grieving.Julius Caesar, you are still mighty! YourTitinius is dead!spirit walks, and turns our swords againstourselves.
julius caesar61Friends, I owe more tears to thisFor now, take the bodies away.dead man than you shall see meThere is still a battle to be fought.pay.Meanwhile,on anotherI give up.Give up, or youwill die!part of thefield, Antony’ssoldiers werewinning.Where isBrutus?Safe, Antony! No enemywill ever take the nobleBrutus alive!A noble prisoner! goHere heand tell Antony.Comes!
62At that veryCome, my friends. Restmoment, noton this rock.far away,Brutus wasbeginning tosee that hecould notwin.Last night Caesar’s ghostClitus? Dardanius?appeared* to me. I know myI, sir? Notfor all thetime has come. Who will helpworld!me to die?I’d ratherkill myself!Just thenthe trumpetssounded. EnemyYou go, and I willRun, sir! Quickly!follow. Good Strato,stay by me.troops drewnear.*as used here, came back from the dead as a spirit and revealed who he was
julius caesarHold my sword, and turn yourFare you well,face away while I run upon it. Willdear sir!63you, Strato?Farewell, goodGive me yourStrato. Caesar,hand, first.you are avenged!When AntonyHow did my masterI held the sword, andand Octaviusdie, Strato?he ran upon it.arrived soonafterward,only Stratoremained.Brutus was the noblest*Roman of them all!All the others acted be-His body shallThe battlecause they envied** Caesar.lie in honorwas over, andBrutus alone did what hein my tent. WeAntony’s sidebelieved was right!will give himhad won. Butall the re-even so, hespect a noblewas sad atRoman soldierBrutus’ death.deserves!THEEND* best, most honest, most sincere** were jealous of
JuliusCaesarSaddleback’sIllustrated Classics SHAKESPEAREJulius CaesarA triumphant Caesar enters Rome afterdefeating the sons of his old enemy, Pompey.Jealousy and fear over Caesar’s reforms reveal abrewing conspiracy to assassinate him. As theplot thickens, Caesar’s wife is plagued by terriblenightmares and begs him not to go to theCapitol. But Caesar shrugs off her fears and isaccompanied to the Senate by the conspiratorsthus sealing his fate. Caesar’s loyal friends rally toavenge his death and preserve his legacy.JuliusCaesarThree WatsonIrvine, CA 92618-2767Website: www.sdlback.comSHAKESPEARESaddleback eBook
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CAESAR Calphurnia! CAESAR Calphurnia! CASCA Peace, ho! Caesar speaks. CASCA Quiet! Caesar's talking. CAESAR Calphurnia! CAESAR Calphurnia! CALPHURNIA Here, my lord. CALPHURNIA I'm here, my lord. 5 CAESAR Stand you directly in Antonius' way When he doth run his course. —Antonius! CAESAR
Calpurnia, Julius Caesar’s wife. Octavius, Julius Caesar’s great nephew and adopted son. A politician after Caesar’s death. Mark Antony, a Roman general, politician, and supporter of Julius Caesar. Lepidus, a Roman military leader, politician, and supporter of Julius Caesar. Conspirato
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is the tragic true story of the betrayal and assassination of Roman ruler Julius Caesar in 44 b.c. After successfully conquering much of the ancient world, Caesar is invited to lead the Roman Empire. Cassius and other members of the Roman senate fear that Caesar will become a power-hungry dictator. They
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Story Summary The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is the tragic true . Caesar is invited to lead the Roman Empire. Cassius and other members of the Roman senate fear that Caesar will become a power-hungry dictator. They decide Caesar must be stopped. They enlist Caesa
Julius Caesar Study Guide Setting: Ancient Rome 44 B.C. The play takes place before Rome developed into an empire. Julius Caesar has just defeated Pompeii after a long civil war. He returns to Rome triumphantly and is in a position to take power. Some people are concerned because dictators have taken power before. Characters: Julius Caesar Although
TouchCast // Julius Caesar Lesson Plan Overview This lesson plan is about Julius Caesar and the question of why it is relevant to study Julius Caesar today. This question will be introduced to students via TouchCast by the teacher. Then, the students will create their own modern versions of Julius Caesar and will reenact a scene using TouchCast.
JULIUS CAESAR Julius Caesar was born on July 12 or13, 100 B.C.E. into an aristocratic family, the gens Julia. Although noble, their family was not one of particular political influence. In 85 B.C.E. Julius's father died, making him head of the family at the age of 15. Caesar's first important appointment was as the high priest of Jupiter .
Shakespeare in Three Steps Julius Caesar by Rebekah Shafer Recommended for Grades 9-12 Tragedy Summary: Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is a dramatic interpretation of the historical events that led to the murder of Roman dictator Julius Caesar by conspirators in 44 b.c. and the deadly political power struggle that followed.
