DRAMA 2 : Julius Caesar ENGLISH [Communicative] - DRAMA 2 : Julius Caesar

ANTONY: If you have tears, prepare to shed them now.
You all do know this mantle: I remember
The first time ever Caesar put it on;
'Twas on a summer's evening, in his tent,
That day he overcame the Nervii :
Look, in this place ran Cassius' dagger through:
See what a rent the envious Casca made:
Through this the well-beloved Brutus stabb'd;
And as he pluck'd his cursed steel away.
i.How does Antony use visual imagery to make his point about the assassination of Caesar?
ii.What is the significance of the mantle that Antony refers to, in his speech?
iii.Identify the tone of Antony's statement when he says, "If you have tears, prepare to shed
    them now".
iv.What does Antony's reference to the Nervii suggest about Caesar's military prowess?

Alas, my lord, Your wisdom is consumed in self confidence
Do not go forth today: call it my fear
That keeps you in the house, not your own.
We’ll send Mark Antony to the senate-house;
And he shall say you are not well today :
Let me, upon my knee, prevail in this. (Julius Caesar)

(i) Who is speaking to whom? 
(ii) What is the speaker’s fear? 
(iii) Explain: “Your wisdom is consumed in self confidence”.
(iv) Why does Calpurnia feel the Caesar’s wisdom is consumed in confidence?

The noise of battle hurtled in the air,
Horses did neigh, and dying men did groan,
And ghosts did shriek and squeal about the streets.
O Caesar! these things are beyond all use,
And I do fear them. (Julius Caesar)

(i)  Why was Calpurnia perturbed?
(ii) What does the phrase ‘beyond all use’ mean?
(iii) Identify the character traits displayed by the speaker.
(iv) Did Caesar believe in superstition?

I must prevent the, Cimber.
These couchings and these lovely courtesies
Might fire the blood of ordinary men,
And turn pre-ordinance and first decree Into the law of children.
Thy brother by decree is banshed:
If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him,
I spurn thee like a cur out of my way. (Julius Caesar)

(i) Identify the speaker of the above extract.
(ii) Who was bending, praying and fawning? 
(iii) In what context have the above words been spoken? 
(iv) What do these words reveal about the character of the speaker? 

Why is Antony’s speech more effective?

Who says, “Let him be Caesar”? What light does this throw on the speaker?

What reasons does Brutus give for murdering Caesar?

What prediction does Antony make regarding the future events in Rome?

When he is left alone with the body of Caesar what does Antony call Brutus and the others?

“Well here is the will with Caesar’s seal gives seventy-five drachmas to every Roman”. Caesar left his personal treasure, and his gardens for Romans. As Anuj, write a letter to your cousin highlighting the qualities of a true leader.

Discuss how the supernatural is portrayed in the drama excerpt ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘A Shady Plot’ and examine how these portrayals serve to influence the characters' actions and the progression of the plot in each work?