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Building Fluency through Reader’s TheaterThe Tragedy of Julius CaesarWilliam Shakespeare’sTHE TRAGEDYOFJulius CaesarHollingsworth and IseckeTAMARA HOLLINGSWORTHAND HARRIET ISECKE
William Shakespeare’sTHE TRAGEDYOFJulius CaesarTamara Hollingsworthand Harriet Isecke, M.S.Ed.
2010 Teacher Created Materials, Inc.ISBN 978-1-4333-1271-75301 Oceanus DriveHuntington Beach, CA 92649-1030http://www.tcmpub.comTeacher Created MaterialsThe Murder of Julius Caesar by Karl von Piloty/The Granger Collection, New YorkImage CreditsDona Herweck Rice, Editor-in-Chief; Lee Aucoin,Creative Director; Don Tran, Print ProductionManager; Timothy J. Bradley, Illustration Manager;Wendy Conklin, M.A., Senior Editor; Torrey Maloof,Associate Editor; Lesley Palmer, Cover Designer;Rusty Kinnunen, Illustrator; Stephanie Reid, PhotoEditor; Rachelle Cracchiolo, M.A. Ed., PublisherPublishing CreditsThe Tragedy of Julius Caesar is the tragic tstory of the betrayal and assassination of Roruler Julius Caesar in 44 bc. After successfullconquering much of the ancient world, Caesainvited to lead the Roman Empire. Cassius aother members of the Roman senate fear thaCaesar will become a power-hungry dictator.They decide Caesar must be stopped. TheyCaesar’s trusted friend, Brutus, to help murdleader as a patriotic act for the good of RomeStory SummaryThe Tragedy of Julius Ca
emember that even when you are not speaking, youre still your character.tand up straight. Keep your hands and feet still.peak with feeling. If the character is sad, let youroice be sad. If the character is surprised, let your voicee surprised.peak loudly so everyone can hear you.peak slowly so the audience knows what you areying.ook up often when you speak. Do not just look atour script.o not let your script hide your face. If you cannot seee audience, your script is too high.Adapted from Aaron ShepardTips for PerformingReader’s Theater If a reader forgets to read his or her part, see if yread the part instead, make something up, or justover it. Do not whisper to the reader! If you drop something, try to leave it where it isthe audience is looking somewhere else. If you make a mistake, pretend it was right. If someone walks into the room, do not pay atte If someone in the audience talks, do not pay atte If the audience laughs, wait for the laughter to stbefore you speak again.Tips for PerformingReader’s Theater (cont.)
BrutusPortiaOctaviusThis reader’s theater is set in ancient Romein 44 bc. It begins on the streets of the ancientcity. Scenes also occur in the homes of bothBrutus and Caesar and at the Senate. The storyconcludes on the battlefields at Philippi.SettingMarc AntonyJulius CaesarCassiusCharactershe Tragedy of Julius CaesarMarc Antony, I feel greatly encouraged bvictory in Pompey. The sons of the RomaGeneral of Pompey, my archrivals, are noThey are dead, just like their father. I wowhat we should look for in the days to coI think we should look forward to you bethe King of Rome, but I wonder why youreluctant. I offered you the crown three tin front of the crowds, and you could nothearing the people cheering wildly. Whynot accept?Marc Antony, I cannot accept the crowntime. I need to think carefully about youWhy do you hesitate at the thought? Whworries you so?Marc Antony:Julius Caesar:Marc Antony:Caesar, the holiday that Rome has declaryour honor is well deserved, and now is tto rejoice!Julius Caesar:Marc Antony:The streets of Rome after the victorious Battle of PoAct I, Scene 1
That soothsayer only speaks in riddles. Thereis nothing to fear, for you are a great hero, andRome desperately needs you.I promise to think about your offer and makea decision very soon. Look, I see my soldiers,Brutus and Cassius. I deeply distrust Cassius, butBrutus has been a loyal soldier and a true friend.Let us wave to them, and then I must leave, for Ihave much to do.Antony:s Caesar:What is disturbing you, Brutus? You appeardistant and deeply bothered lately. Draw closer,and speak to me about what is upsetting you.I have been at war with myself, Cassius. I havestrange and disturbing feelings about our victoryin this battle.us:us:The streets of Rome a few minutes laterAct I, Scene III need to do what is in the best interest of Rome,my friend. I am also worried about what thesoothsayer predicted. He said, “Beware the Idesof March.” I do not understand what horrormight occur on the fifteenth day of March.s Caesar:Brutus:What are you saying?Nonsense, Brutus. Why should you worrThere are many others who share your cagainst Caesar becoming king. He doesdeserve this honor.I do respect Caesar. I will bravely fight fin battle, but my soul rebels at the idea ofking. There is something in men that turwhen power over others is granted to theus leave. I will keep my worries to myselBrutus:Cassius:You speak as if you did not want CaesarMarc Antony’s offer to be king.No, Cassius. I am haunted by my feelingswhat may happen with Caesar. I fear thapeople want him to become king. I am afhis kingdom might overturn the republicRome.Brutus:Cassius:Brutus, you are a truly heroic man and Icould see yourself as everyone else sees ythen you would realize how very honorerespected you are. Is that what is concerCassius:
Caesar is treated like a god even though he ismerely a man. Many people agree that for thegood of Rome, we must take action before Caesarhas the chance to rule.I bear no ill feelings against Caesar, but I willcarefully consider what you have said. I onlywant to do as the people of Rome wish. Youhave given me much to think about.Brutus, my friend, go home this evening andconsider the terrible things that might happen toRome if Caesar is made king. Maybe we shouldmeet later to speak more about this.Yes, Cassius. I will meet with you tonight. Inthe meantime, I will think more on this matter.Goodbye, my friend.Goodbye, Brutus. Oh, I am glad that he is gone!I must get Brutus to help me, for Caesar lovesand trusts Brutus, and without him, I have nopossibility of getting near Caesar. Brutus wantsonly what is good for Rome, so I must convincehim that all of Rome wants Caesar dead. I willwrite many anonymous letters expressing thesesentiments and give them to Brutus. He willsurely be fooled by the letters and join my cause.ius:us:ius:us:ius:No, Portia, I cannot. But do not be alardoes not concern you. Would you mind lme alone for a while? I think I had bettethese letters by myself.You worry me, Brutus. It is not like yousecretive, but since you ask, I will go.Portia:Who was at the door, Portia?Brutus:Brutus:If something concerns you, Brutus, then iof great significance to me. But wait, I hsomeone at the door. I will return in a mPortia:It was a servant whom I have not seen bbrought letters for you. He told me to hread them immediately. Can you tell methey say?I am upset over a conversation I had witBut it is not important, my dear.Brutus:Portia:What is wrong with you, my husband? Ysick with worry.Portia:The home of Brutus and PortiaAct I, Scene III
Oh, my! All of these letters call for Caesar’sdeath. Perhaps, Cassius is telling the truth, andthis is what the people of Rome want. I must beresolute and act now to make sure that Caesardoes not destroy our beloved Rome. I shudderto think of the actions that I must take, but I willtake them for the good of Rome!(calling) Brutus, I hear knocking again. Should Isee who it is?No, do not bother, Portia. I will get it. Ah,Cassius, it is you.Yes, Brutus. I have urgent matters to discuss withyou. Is Portia here? I do not want her involved.(calling) Is that you I hear, Cassius?It is, Portia, but I must speak to Brutus alone, ifyou do not mind.I understand, Cassius. I hope that you can helpBrutus with whatever is troubling him. I willleave you both alone now.us:ia:us:ius:ia:ius:ia:Brutus:Cassius:No, Cassius, I disagree. We cannot drownourselves in the blood of others. Marc Ahas done no harm to us or Rome.We must lure Caesar from his house andbut I think we have another problem to fwell. We must rid ourselves of Marc Antfor he is faithful to Caesar and will try toI am certain that he is a great danger to oAll right, let us go. What have your menthus far?I am greatly relieved to hear this, Brutus,throughout the night, I have gathered togmany others who think as we do. They awaiting in your garden now, and we mustaway and plan our course of action with tCassius:Brutus:I have made a decision, Cassius. Althougmakes me sick to harm Caesar, I will joinI will do whatever it takes to keep Romebecoming a dictatorship. I do not want tpeople of Rome to lose their voice.Brutus:
But, Brutus, I am afraid that you are not thinkingclearly. Marc Antony is a loyal follower ofCaesar, and if we do not get rid of him, we maynot be able to carry out our plans.No, Cassius, I will never agree to this! We arehere only to purge Caesar from our city, andnobody else. We cannot simply murder peoplewe do not like. We are acting for the good ofRome and not merely for ourselves.Have you not noticed the violent weatherthis evening? These winds! The thunder andlightning! These are signs that Caesar is gainingtoo much power and must be stopped!Look, Portia is approaching now. You must leaveimmediately, for I do not want her to worry.It is so late, my husband. Why are you standinghere in the garden, cold and alone? There is aterrible storm brewing. Please come inside.In a moment, dear. You should not be out in thischilly air with your failing health. Please go insideand rest now.us:us:us:us:a:us:Brutus:You are a good wife, Portia. But you muinside and rest now. I need time to thinkpromise that I will reveal all to you later.I am your wife. I have stood by you in alhave done. Please do not leave me in thePortia:Brutus, I cannot stop thinking about thethat seems to be consuming you right in fmy eyes. I beg you, please tell me what iPortia:Portia, please, go to bed.I am feeling somewhat poorly, my dear PBut, that is actually of little concern, eveBrutus:Brutus:What has come over you, my love? We hnever been secretive with each other befPlease tell me what is bothering you.Portia:
Caesar, I have not seen you these last few days, soI have come to visit you at your home. Have youthought over my offer? It will be the fifteenth ofMarch tomorrow, and all of Rome eagerly awaitsyour decision. We all want to celebrate yourcoronation tomorrow.Yes, Marc Antony. I have decided to take you upon your offer to be king.That is wonderful news! I am glad to hear it!But something here at my home is greatlydisturbing me.What is it, Caesar?When I told my wife, Calpurnia, about goingtomorrow, she begged me not to. She wasshrieking when she described her recentnightmares.And what exactly were these nightmares about?Antony:s Caesar:Antony:s Caesar:Antony:s Caesar:Antony:A few days later at the home of CaesarAct II, Scene IIf Brutus had not come to my home to cme that Calpurnia was misinterpreting hdreams, I would not go tomorrow. But hthe dream was a good omen. He believedream meant that my blood will revive RJulius Caesar:Act II, Scene IIYes, I will be at the Senate tomorrow.Brutus:Julius Caesar:Caesar, my friend. I am here to accompato the Senate.I still have an uneasy feeling about this dif Calpurnia is right and something happI hear knocking.The next day in Caesar’s home and on the way to theJulius Caesar:I agree! So, we shall see you tomorrow tCaesar, it was nothing more than a frightdream. Do not let this trouble you.Marc Antony:Marc Antony:In them, she had a vision of my statue strwith blood. Then she described men smilbathing their hands in it. She cried and ato stay home with her.Julius Caesar:
Brutus, I am still not sure I should go. Somethingis gnawing at me. I have a deep fear in my soul.What is it, my friend?I am disturbed by the frantic pleadings of mywife. I am also worried about the soothsayer’swarning. Perhaps you should go to the Senatealone. You can tell them that I am ill.Nonsense, Caesar, do not be troubled by suchinsignificant things. Everything will happen as itshould, as you soon shall see.You are right, Brutus. My fears are unfounded.I will go to the Senate. I am ready to rule Rome.I hope this journey is not making you tired,Caesar. We are almost there.Brutus, this journey seems longer today than everbefore. Do you see all of those in the streets whoseem desperate to speak to me? Maybe I shouldstop and see what they want.No, Caesar, there is no time. Do not give athought to these men. Think only of Rome.s Caesar:us:s Caesar:us:s Caesar:us:s Caesar:us:And look, Brutus, that soothsayer is stillhis warning, “Beware the Ides of March.”Julius Caesar:Oh, I do, and I have something for you. Isword!That is unnecessary, Cassius. You do notbow before me.Julius Caesar:Cassius:Ah, look who has arrived. I bow to you,At the SenateAct II, Scene IIIYou are right, Brutus. I must think of Ropersonal concerns must be my last prioriCassius:Julius Caesar:Caesar, stop your worrying. Take joy in tthought that you will soon be king of RoI have not heard of any conspiracy. Wehurry, Caesar, for we do not want to be laBrutus:Brutus:Wait, I recognize that man. What? Youletter for me? Let me see it. Look, Brutletter says that there is a conspiracy agaiCould it be true?Julius Caesar:
I have a sword for you, too, Caesar.(gasping) Et tu, Brute? If you, who I thought wasmy trusted friend, is so against me, then I give upmy struggle to live.Oh, happy day. Let us rejoice! Liberty andfreedom are now here!We have done Caesar a favor. He will no longerfear death. Let us bathe our hands in Caesar’sblood.Look, here comes Marc Antony, and I am afraidhe will be greatly disturbed by Caesar’s death.us:s Caesar:ius:us:ius:Oh, mighty Caesar, do you lie so low? Are allof your conquests, glories, triumphs, and spoilsshrunk to this tiny measure? Brutus, I only askthat if you intend to murder me as well, do itquickly and get it over with.Stop struggling!ius:Antony:Ah! Why are you doing this? Ah, I can hardlybreathe. I will not let you get away with this!s Caesar:You may, Marc Antony.No, Brutus! Do not let him do it, for heconvince the people of Rome that we didsomething wrong.Brutus:Cassius:Brutus:Song: Sonnet 90Marc Antony, at this moment I must spethe crowds of people who have gatheredTomorrow, we will both speak at Caesar’funeral.I will speak only of Caesar’s greatness ancertainly temper my speech to ensure thlistening that his passing is best for us all.I will shake your bloody hands then, butI ask a simple favor? May I speak at Caefuneral?Marc Antony:Marc Antony:Oh, Antony! Do not beg us to kill you.may appear bloody and cruel, but our actwere for the good of Rome. We have noagainst you. We receive you with love.Brutus:
(whispering) What is he doing?(whispering) I told you that it was not a good ideato let him speak to the people of Rome.ius:Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me yourears. I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him.The evil that men do lives after them; the goodis often buried with their bones. I do not cometo disprove what Brutus has said. If Caesar wasoverly ambitious, he has certainly paid for it now,but was he so ambitious? We all know that Ioffered him the crown and that he took time tothink. He wanted to consider what was best forus, not just for himself.My good people, I know that the death of Caesarhas been a great shock to you. But you mustunderstand that his ambitions were to overtakeus, to force us to live his way, and to stomp ourwill into the ground. If you were to ask me why Irose up violently against Caesar, I would simplystate, it is not that I loved Caesar less, but that Iloved Rome more. Now, stay and listen to thewords of Marc Antony.us:Antony:us:Caesar’s funeral at the ForumAct III, Scene I(whispering) Look, the crowd has turnedus, Cassius. I fear we will not live long!(whispering) There is no time to waste.flee the city as quickly as possible!Brutus:Cassius:(whispering) What should we do?Cassius:But I do not want to say too much, for Iwant you to think I am speaking ill of BrCassius, the honorable men who brutallyCaesar to death.(whispering) Cassius, you are right. He isthe crowd with his words.Brutus:Marc Antony:Brutus would have you believe that Caeswanted the crown only to bestow richeshimself, but I have here in my possessionlast will and testament. Caesar broughtwealth and glory to Rome, and in his willtestament, he gave a sum of money to evRoman citizen; and furthermore, he ordehis private gardens be made public.Marc Antony:
Cassius, you deceived me in your plot againstCaesar. I was persuaded by your words that allof Rome wished his death. That was a lie! Andnow, we are exiled from the city and have to fightfor our lives.Do not blame me alone, Brutus, for you chose tobelieve me and to act as you did.You wanted Caesar dead because of jealousy.You endangered us all to get what you wanted.I murdered Caesar with the honest intention ofsaving the Rome I love!You rant and rave for nothing, for what is done isdone! Now we must either agree to fight togetheragainst the tyranny of Marc Antony and Octaviusor to part, here and now.I suppose you are right, Cassius. There is nouse looking back now. Give me your hand forwe must fight together to the end. I will use thisbattle to release my anger and grief over whathappened to my wife, Portia.us:ius:us:ius:us:The outskirts of RomeAct IV, Scene IWhy have you come here?To warn you. Brutus, you will see me agasooner than you would like. You will seeagain when you battle at Philippi.What does this mean? Where are you, GCassius! Awake! I have something to telJulius Caesar:Brutus:Brutus, you are an evil spirit!Julius Caesar:Brutus:I am tired but cannot sleep. Wait, what ishear? Cassius, do you hear that? Cassiuhas already fallen asleep. Oh no, I can nmy eyes, for it is the ghost of Caesar! Wyou want? Speak to me, Ghost!I am sorry for your loss, Brutus, but we ssome much needed sleep now.Cassius:Brutus:She is dead. I revealed our plan to her, aeverything went wrong and Marc Antonhatred against us, she took us for lost andherself.Why? What has happened to her?Brutus:Cassius:
Octavius, thank you for coming so quickly to helpfight the battle against the conspirators.I am ready to take command, Marc Antony.Good. Now, you will lead your army to the leftside of the field, and I will No, you will lead your army to the left side of thefield; I will go to the right side.I see you are already asserting your authority, asis your right, Octavius.I know how to command a battle, Marc Antony.Remember that I will soon take Caesar’s place asheir to the throne.Look, I see Brutus and Cassius and their armiesin the distance. They are approaching.Shall we give the sign of battle?No, we will answer on their vius:Antony:Before the Battle of PhilippiAct V, Scene 1And you are the same old Cassius.Marc Antony:Octavius:Brutus:I hope you are right, because I was not bdie on your sword.The only way you will die by a traitor’s syou kill yourself.Enough! Look, I draw my sword againstconspirators, and I will not put it away unhave slaughtered all traitors or have diedMarc Antony, your words are as sweet asCassius:Octavius:In your bad strokes, Brutus, you give goowords. Remember the hole you made inheart while you cried, “Long live, CaesarCaesar!”Good words are better than bad strokes.We know you love hitting before thinkinBrutus.Words before blows, countrymen?Men, stir not until the signal is given!Marc Antony:Brutus:Octavius:Brutus:Octavius:
Come, Marc Antony! If you dare to fight today,Brutus and Cassius, then come to the field, and ifnot, then come when you have the stomachs!vius:The battle is not going well. Many of my menare being killed, and others are quickly fleeing.Brutus’s men are not performing well, either. Allis lost, I fear, and there is nothing for me to dobut have my faithful servant plunge this swordinto my body. Here, servant, go ahead. Caesar,you win even from the grave, as I am now beingkilled by the same sword that I thrust into you.Marc Antony, the battle is going well. I hear thatCassius was so despaired that he asked his ownservant to kill him.I have heard the same, Octavius.Have you any news of Brutus?No. Let us see if we can find him!ius:vius:Antony:vius:Antony:The Battle of PhilippiAct V, Scene IIIs that so, Octavius?us:Look, I see Brutus lying on the ground indistance! We must go over there and seestill breathing.He is dead. Brutus is dead, and I feel noOf all those who conspired against Caesathe most honorable, for while the othersof malice and jealousy, Brutus followed hHe wanted only what he thought was besRome, and his death is a great loss to usThen we will let Brutus have an honorabWe will honor his death in Rome. Now, cfield to rest, and let’s away, to part the glthis happy day.Octavius:Marc Antony:Octavius:Poem: Sonnet 146Where can Cassius possibly be? Oh no,dead! I should have known when I sawghost last night that he wanted to thwartbattle. I know my hour has come, and Ihave the courage to face my death and nanother hand to commit the act. I thinkfind better peace in losing on this day thaAntony will find in winning. Caesar, youpeacefully and satisfied, as I will now die.Brutus:
Then hate me when thou wilt, if ever, now,Now while the world is bent my deeds to crosJoin with the spite of fortune, make me bow,And do not drop in for an after-loss.Ah, do not, when my heart hath scaped this sCome in the rearward of a conquer’d woe;Give not a windy night a rainy morrow,To linger out a purposed overthrow.If thou wilt leave me, do not leave me last,When other petty griefs have done their spiteBut in the onset come, so shall I tasteAt first the very worst of fortune’s might;And other strains of woe, which now seCompared with loss of thee will not seeWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeareor soul, the centre of my sinful earth,y sinful earth these rebel powers array,hy dost thou pine within and suffer dearth,inting thy outward walls so costly gay?hy so large cost, having so short a lease,ost thou upon thy fading mansion spend?all worms, inheritors of this excess,at up thy charge? Is this thy body’s end?hen, soul, live thou upon thy servant’s loss,nd let that pine to aggravate thy store;uy terms divine in selling hours of dross;ithin be fed, without be rich no more:So shalt thou feed on Death, that feeds on men,And Death once dead, there’s no more dying then.Sonnet 90Sonnet 146
Glossaryarchrivals—the main people competing for the same object or goal asanotherarray—regular order or arrangementbrewing—formingconspirators—people who agree to act together to do an unlawful actcoronation—the act or ceremony of crowning a king or queendictatorship—a government or country in which total power is held by aone person, a dictatordross—waste or foreign matterIdes—the fifteenth of March, May, July, or October or the thirteenth dayof any other month in the ancient Roman calendarinheritors—people who come in to or receive property, powers, or dutiesas an heirpurge—to make cleanreluctant—unwilling; struggling in oppositionrepublic—a government having a chief of state who is not a monarchsoothsayer—a person who claims to foretell eventsspoils—stolen goodsthwart—to stand in the way of32
Marc Antony:a friend of Caesar’sJulius Caesar:a Roman general and senatorCassius:a Roman generalBrutus:a noble RomanPortia:the wife of BrutusOctavius:the adopted son of Julius CaesarHollingsworth and IseckeTCM 12271ISBN 978-1-4333-1271-7The Tragedy of Julius CaesarCharactersJ
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