Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
I. Analysis
A. Themes
1. Ambition
2. Honour
B. Conflicts
1. Private beliefs
2. Love of friend
3. Love of country
4. Public image
II. Setting
A. Rome
B. 44 B.C.
Although this play portrays the actual events of 44 B.C., 16th century Elizabethans would have understood its parallel to current-day circumstances.
III. Main Characters
A. Mark Antony
Uses professed loyalty for Caesar to forward his own ambitions.
B. Marcus Brutus
Deeply committed to Caesar, but loves Rome more.
C. Julius Caesar
Go to this link for information on the historic figure: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/caesar_julius.shtml
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