Julius Caesar Act 1 Summary

Why are people celebrating in Rome?

• It's the feast of Lupercal.

• Caesar defeated Pompey in battle.

• It's a holiday.

• They finally won their freedom.

The people of Rome are ​ (a)   _.

• Hypocrites
• Philosophers
• Warriors
• Farmers
• Angry

​ ​

Pompey​ (a)   ​ Calpurnia ​ (b)  

Mark Antony ​ (c)   Brutus​ (d)  

Soothsayer​ (e)  

• Defeated by Caesar
• Caesar's Wife
• Caesar's General
• Caesar's Friend
• Makes a prediction
• Victorious over Caesar
• Caesar's Rival
• A famous poet

The soothsayer's advice to "Beware the Ides of March" could be an example of

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Imagery

• Figurative Language

What is the conflict that was just introduced?

• Brutus is jealous that he isn't the ruler.

• Brutus is worried that Caesar wants to be king and is power hungry.

• Brutus is worried that his friend will change once he becomes king.

• Brutus hates Mark Antony.

Should Brutus trust Cassius?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure yet

Does Caesar ACTUALLY want the crown?

• Yes

• No

Why would sending fake letters from concerned citizens get Brutus to join the conspirators against Caesar?

• Because he will think that the citizens of Rome are actually concerned that Caesar might be crowned king and it's a problem.

• It is stroking his ego that he can fix this problem.

• Because it's making him think that he has a lot of sway with the people of Rome and they trust him.

• It's making him remember when he was a regular citizen and what he wanted.

What do you think the Second Act will be about? What needs to happen?