Julius Caesar Act I Scene iSCENE I. Rome. A street.

Enter FLAVIUS, MARULLUS, and certain

Commoners

FLAVIUS

Hence! home, you idle creatures get you

home:

Is this a holiday? what! know you not,

Being mechanical, you ought not walk

Upon a labouring day without the sign

Of your profession? Speak, what trade art

thou?

First Commoner

Why, sir, a carpenter.

MARULLUS

Where is thy leather apron and thy rule?

What dost thou with thy best apparel on?

You, sir, what trade are you?

Second Commoner

Truly, sir, in respect of a fine workman, I am

but,

as you would say, a cobbler.

MARULLUS

But what trade art thou? answer me

directly.

Second Commoner

A trade, sir, that, I hope, I may use with a

safe

conscience; which is, indeed, sir, a mender

of bad soles.

MARULLUSWhat trade, thou knave? thou naughty knave, what trade?

Second CommonerNay, I beseech you, sir, be not out with me: yet,if you be out, sir, I can mend you.

MARULLUSWhat meanest thou by that? mend me, thou saucy fellow!

Second CommonerWhy, sir, cobble you.

FLAVIUSThou art a cobbler, art thou?

Second CommonerTruly, sir, all that I live by is with the awl: Imeddle with no tradesman's matters, nor women'smatters, but with awl. I am, indeed, sir, a surgeonto old shoes; when they are in great danger, Irecover them. As proper men as ever trod uponneat's leather have gone upon my handiwork.

FLAVIUSBut wherefore art not in thy shop today?Why dost thou lead these men about the streets?

Second CommonerTruly, sir, to wear out their shoes, to get myselfinto more work. But, indeed, sir, we make holiday,to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.

MARULLUSWherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home?What tributaries follow him to Rome,To grace in captive bonds his chariot-wheels?You blocks, you stones, you worse than senseless things!O you hard hearts, you cruel men of Rome,

Knew you not Pompey? Many a time and oftHave you climb'd up to walls and battlements,To towers and windows, yea, to chimney-tops,Your infants in your arms, and there have satThe livelong day, with patient expectation,To see great Pompey pass the streets of Rome:And when you saw his chariot but appear,Have you not made an universal shout,That Tiber trembled underneath her banks,To hear the replication of your soundsMade in her concave shores?And do you now put on your best attire?And do you now cull out a holiday?And do you now strew flowers in his wayThat comes in triumph over Pompey's blood? Be gone!Run to your houses, fall upon your knees,Pray to the gods to intermit the plagueThat needs must light on this ingratitude.

FLAVIUSGo, go, good countrymen, and, for this fault,Assemble all the poor men of your sort;Draw them to Tiber banks, and weep your tearsInto the channel, till the lowest streamDo kiss the most exalted shores of all.

Exeunt all the Commoners

See whether their basest metal be not moved;They vanish tongue-tied in their guiltiness.Go you down that way towards the Capitol;

This way will Idisrobe the images,If you do find them deck'd with ceremonies.

MARULLUSMay we do so?You know it is the feast of Lupercal.

FLAVIUSIt is no matter; let no imagesBe hung with Caesar's trophies. I'll about,And drive away the vulgar from the streets:So do you too, where you perceive them thick.These growing feathers pluck'd from Caesar's wingWill make him fly an ordinary pitch,Who else would soar above the view of menAnd keep us all in servile fearfulness.

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Caesar Notes:Act I.iTime: 44 BCELocation: Rome; near Sardis; near PhilippiScene i is what is referred to as a “Window Scene”. A Window Scene exists to highlight the current tension leading up to events in the play.In this scene, we have two Tribunes (police) going through the streets to “clean up” those celebrating Caesar’s return. We see the immediate conflict between the Tribunes (Roman elite--loyal to Pompey) and the Cobbler and the Carpenter (Roman commoners). Caesar poses a serious threat to Rome’s established order. Caesar gained power through ability--not privilege.This scene depicts a society divided.

Flavius…. This way will I

disrobe the images,If you do find them deck'd with ceremonies.

MARULLUSMay we do so?You know it is the feast of Lupercal.

FLAVIUSIt is no matter; let no imagesBe hung with Caesar's trophies. I'll about,And drive away the vulgar from the streets:So do you too, where you perceive them thick.These growing feathers pluck'd from Caesar's wing

Will make him fly an ordinary pitch, (pitch=height)

Who else would soar above the view of men

And keep us all in servile fearfulness.

Instructions: We’re going to analyze this small section from I.i. Flavius & Marullus are angry at the people who are celebrating Caesar’s return when they were just celebrating Pompey! The people have decorated images of Caesar with flowers and fabrics in an attempt to make him look more important than the Roman elite want him to look, so they have a plan.

Responses1._________________________________________________________________________2. Flavius describes the effect of his plan using a METAPHOR. What is Caesar in this metaphor? __________________3. What are the “Growing feathers” in this metaphor? ________________________4. Why would getting rid of #3 make Caesar “fly an ordinary pitch”? ________________________________________________________5. What are Flavius and Marullus afraid Caesar will become? __________________________

1. Flavius has a plan for the decorated statues. In your own words, what does he want to do?

Decorated with flowers & fabric

The common people

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The fear a citizen has for a lord or king.

Remember, a metaphor is a comparison between two seemingly unlike things. Often, they’re used to invoke imagery in the mind of the audience. One is used here for the same purpose. Flavius must convince Marullus that they have to do what he wants them to do.

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SCENE II. A public place.

Flourish. Enter CAESAR; ANTONY, for the course; CALPURNIA, PORTIA, DECIUS BRUTUS, CICERO, BRUTUS, CASSIUS, and CASCA; a great crowd following, among them a Soothsayer

CAESARCalpurnia!

CASCAPeace, ho! Caesar speaks.

CAESARCalpurnia!

CALPURNIAHere, my lord.

CAESARStand you directly in Antonius' way,When he doth run his course. Antonius!

ANTONYCaesar, my lord?

CAESARForget not, in your speed, Antonius,To touch Calpurnia; for our elders say,The barren, touched in this holy chase,Shake off their sterile curse.

ANTONYI shall remember:When Caesar says 'do this,' it is perform'd.

CAESARSet on; and leave no ceremony out.

Flourish

SoothsayerCaesar!

CAESARHa! who calls?

CASCABid every noise be still: peace yet again!

CAESARWho is it in the press that calls on me?I hear a tongue, shriller than all the music,Cry 'Caesar!' Speak; Caesar is turn'd to hear.

SoothsayerBeware the ides of March.

CAESARWhat man is that?

BRUTUSA soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March.

CAESARSet him before me; let me see his face.

CASSIUSFellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar.

CAESARWhat say'st thou to me now? speak once again.

SoothsayerBeware the ides of March.

CAESARHe is a dreamer; let us leave him: pass.

Sennet. Exeunt all except BRUTUS and CASSIUS

Julius Caesar Act I Scene iI Part 1

Caesar Notes:Act I.iiTime: February 15; Later that same day during the festivities of the Feast of the Lupercal. Location: A public place in RomeScene ii establishes several things that are important to the story:- It establishes Caesar’s current view of himself as well as how the crowd feels about him versus how the Roman elite feel about him.-It highlights how superstitious Caesar and others in Rome are.-It sets up the Central Internal Conflict & we figure out the Protagonist.-It also establishes Brutus as a Tragic Hero. (He’s guilty of Hubris)-It establishes the father/son relationship between Caesar & Antony and the negative, untrusting relationship between Caesar & Cassius.

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A wise man

Oddly enough, Caesar is asking Antony to touch Calpurnia’s stomach as he runs by during the race. It’s believed that, if he does so, Calpurnia will no longer be sterile (unable to bear children). This is an odd request to make in front of so many people. Imagine how Calpurnia feels...

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CASCA

Bid every noise be still: peace yet again!

CAESAR

Who is it in the press that calls on me?

I hear a tongue, shriller than all the music,

Cry 'Caesar!' Speak; Caesar is turn'd to hear.

Soothsayer

Beware the ides of March.

CAESAR

What man is that?

BRUTUS

A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of

March.

CAESAR

Set him before me; let me see his face.

CASSIUS

Fellow, come from the throng; look upon

Caesar.

CAESAR

What say'st thou to me now? speak once

again.

Soothsayer

Beware the ides of March.

CAESAR

He is a dreamer; let us leave him: pass.

Instructions: You will write a group text message exchange in “your” language (modern-modern English) as Caesar (you’re Caesar). Use any resources you already have to help with this exercise. Include Emojis where needed and appropriate slang/text abbreviations are acceptable.

Casca“Hey! Everyone, listen up!

Group Chat Ended

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Ethos, Pathos, & Logos Guide to Identifying Rhetorical Appeals KEEP!

You will use this chart to help you identify the type and method of rhetorical appeal, but the “explanation” section will be your responsibility. You will need to explain HOW it is being used beyond the options below.

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I.ii Part 2

CASSIUSWill you go see the order of the course?

BRUTUSNot I.

CASSIUSI pray you, do.

BRUTUSI am not gamesome: I do lack some partOf that quick spirit that is in Antony.Let me not hinder, Cassius, your desires;I'll leave you.

CASSIUSBrutus, I do observe you now of late:I have not from your eyes that gentlenessAnd show of love as I was wont to have:You bear too stubborn and too strange a handOver your friend that loves you.

BRUTUSCassius,Be not deceived: if I have veil'd my look,I turn the trouble of my countenanceMerely upon myself. Vexed I amOf late with passions of some difference,Conceptions only proper to myself,Which give some soil perhaps to my behaviors;But let not therefore my good friends be grieved--Among which number, Cassius, be you one--Nor construe any further my neglect,Than that poor Brutus, with himself at war,Forgets the shows of love to other men.

CASSIUSThen, Brutus, I have much mistook your passion;By means whereof this breast of mine hath buriedThoughts of great value, worthy cogitations.Tell me, good Brutus, can you see your face?

BRUTUSNo, Cassius; for the eye sees not itself,But by reflection, by some other things.

CASSIUS'Tis just:And it is very much lamented, Brutus,That you have no such mirrors as will turnYour hidden worthiness into your eye,That you might see your shadow. I have heard,Where many of the best respect in Rome,Except immortal Caesar, speaking of BrutusAnd groaning underneath this age's yoke,Have wish'd that noble Brutus had his eyes.

BRUTUSInto what dangers would you lead me, Cassius,That you would have me seek into myselfFor that which is not in me?

CASSIUSTherefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear:And since you know you cannot see yourselfSo well as by reflection, I, your glass, (mirror)

Will modestly discover to yourselfThat of yourself which you yet know not of.And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus:Were I a common laugher, or did useTo stale with ordinary oaths my loveTo every new protester; if you knowThat I do fawn on men and hug them hardAnd after scandal them, or if you knowThat I profess myself in banquetingTo all the rout, then hold me dangerous.

Flourish, and shout

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Who wins the race

Cassius is saying that he’s noticed Brutus acting strangely toward him.

Brutus tells Cassius that he’s had some things on his mind, so none of his friends, including Cassius, should think that it has anything to do with them.

Here, Cassius is establishing his Ethos by telling Brutus that he doesn’t just compliment every person he meets. Cassius reserves his good judgement for those who truly deserve it (like Brutus)

Cassius asks Brutus a leading question “Can you see your face?”. He knows that we aren’t able to physically see ourselves without the help of a reflective surface like a mirror. He does this to set himself up as Brutus’s “mirror”. To be a mirror, you have to be trusted to reflect the truth.

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Brutus says that he’s not this great man Cassius and others think he is.

CASSIUS'Tis just:

And it is very much lamented, Brutus,

That you have no such mirrors as will turn

Your hidden worthiness into your eye,

That you might see your shadow. I have heard,

Where many of the best respect in Rome,

Except immortal Caesar, speaking of Brutus

And groaning underneath this age's yoke,

Have wish'd that noble Brutus had his eyes.

CassiusYou’re rightAnd that’s sad, Brutus,That you don’t have a mirror that can showYour hidden worthiness to your eye.So that you can see your shadow. I have Heard Where many of the best respected menin Rome, Except “Immortal Caesar”, speaking well of you And groaning underneath the burden of This time,And wish that Noble Brutus could see himself with their eyes.

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Instructions: Here we have Cassius attempting to persuade Brutus. You are going to decide what Cassius wants Brutus to believe and how Cassius uses Ethos, Pathos, & Logos to persuade. Use the attached “Ethos, Pathos, & Logos Guide* to help you respond to the questions.

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RESPOND

1. Cassius wants Brutus to believe in himself. How does he try to accomplish this?________________________________________________

2. The word “yoke” refers to the crosspiece attached to an animal (like an ox) in order for them to pull a plow through a field. Why would Cassius use that word instead of just saying that their current situation is a burden? (think of it in terms of Pathos)________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Identify a quote using ETHOS________________________________________________________________________________________________

Which method (from the guide) is being used?________________________________________________

Explain HOW it is being used to persuade Brutus________________________________________________________________________________________________

I.ii Part 3

BRUTUSWhat means this shouting? I do fear, the peopleChoose Caesar for their king.

CASSIUSAy, do you fear it?Then must I think you would not have it so.

BRUTUSI would not, Cassius; yet I love him well.But wherefore do you hold me here so long?What is it that you would impart to me?If it be aught toward the general good,Set honour in one eye and death i' the other,And I will look on both indifferently,For let the gods so speed me as I loveThe name of honour more than I fear death.

CASSIUSI know that virtue to be in you, Brutus,As well as I do know your outward favour.Well, honour is the subject of my story.I cannot tell what you and other menThink of this life; but, for my single self,I had as lief not be as live to beIn awe of such a thing as I myself.I was born free as Caesar; so were you:We both have fed as well, and we can bothEndure the winter's cold as well as he:For once, upon a raw and gusty day,The troubled Tiber chafing with her shores,Caesar said to me 'Darest thou, Cassius, nowLeap in with me into this angry flood,And swim to yonder point?' Upon the word,Accoutred as I was, I plunged inAnd bade him follow; so indeed he did.The torrent roar'd, and we did buffet itWith lusty sinews, throwing it asideAnd stemming it with hearts of controversy;

But ere we could arrive the point proposed,Caesar cried 'Help me, Cassius, or I sink!'I, as Aeneas, our great ancestor,Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulderThe old Anchises bear, so from the waves of TiberDid I the tired Caesar. And this manIs now become a god, and Cassius isA wretched creature and must bend his body,If Caesar carelessly but nod on him.He had a fever when he was in Spain,And when the fit was on him, I did markHow he did shake: 'tis true, this god did shake;His coward lips did from their colour fly,And that same eye whose bend doth awe the worldDid lose his lustre: I did hear him groan:Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the RomansMark him and write his speeches in their books,Alas, it cried 'Give me some drink, Titinius,'As a sick girl. Ye gods, it doth amaze meA man of such a feeble temper shouldSo get the start of the majestic worldAnd bear the palm alone.

Shout. Flourish

Here, we learn Caesar was epileptic.

BRUTUSAnother general shout!I do believe that these applauses areFor some new honours that are heap'd on Caesar.

SUMMARY

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5. In your own words, what is Cassius saying here?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. The Tiber is a river in Italy. Cassius is providing context for his story about Caesar.What kind of day is it if it’s “Raw and Gusty”?_________________________________If the Tiber is “Troubled” & “Chafing at her shores,” how is the water? _________________________________

For once, upon a raw and gusty day,

The troubled Tiber chafing with her shores,

Caesar said to me 'Darest thou, Cassius, now

Leap in with me into this angry flood,

And swim to yonder point?' Upon the word,

Accoutred as I was, I plunged in

And bade him follow; so indeed he did.

The torrent roar'd, and we did buffet it

With lusty sinews, throwing it aside

And stemming it with hearts of controversy;

But ere we could arrive the point proposed,

Caesar cried 'Help me, Cassius, or I sink!'

I, as Aeneas, our great ancestor,

Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder

The old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber

Did I the tired Caesar. And this man

Is now become a god, and Cassius is

A wretched creature and must bend his body,

If Caesar carelessly but nod on him.

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Cassius uses a personal account of his experience with Caesar (anecdote) to help

persuade Brutus into thinking that Caesar is less than god-like and actually weaker than

most men. Let’s break this story apart and analyze it!

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Caesar isn’t as great as he thinks he is….

2. There’s a competition! Caesar wanted to compete against Cassius. What did he challenge him to do?_______________________________________________________

3. This sounds rough! The torrent ROARED and the only thing that kept their tired bodies going was their want to beat the other one! (ERE=Before)

What happened to Caesar?_____________________________________________________

4. Cassius compares himself to Aeneas, who is a mythological hero, and compares his rescue to Aeneas risking his life for his father. What do YOU think is the purpose of this comparison? (think about it rhetorically)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I.ii Part 4

CAESARLet me have men about me that are fat;Sleek-headed men and such as sleep o' nights:Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look;He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.

ANTONYFear him not, Caesar; he's not dangerous;He is a noble Roman and well given.

CAESARWould he were fatter! But I fear him not:Yet if my name were liable to fear,I do not know the man I should avoidSo soon as that spare Cassius. He reads much;He is a great observer and he looksQuite through the deeds of men: he loves no plays,As thou dost, Antony; he hears no music;Seldom he smiles, and smiles in such a sortAs if he mock'd himself and scorn'd his spiritThat could be moved to smile at any thing.Such men as he be never at heart's easeWhiles they behold a greater than themselves,And therefore are they very dangerous.I rather tell thee what is to be fear'dThan what I fear; for always I am Caesar.Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf,And tell me truly what thou think'st of him.

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Instructions: You will complete the comic strip for this section of scene 1. You will need to draw Caesar in panels 1 & 3-- Draw Antony in 1, 2, & 3. In each bubble, you will put the dialogue into a simple dialogue. Be sure you keep what’s important!

CAESARANTONY

I’m grading effort-- not artistic ability

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