Julius Caesar 3.1 Metaphor: Caesar as a Deer

The transcript explores the metaphorical comparison of Julius Caesar to a deer hunted by noblemen, drawing parallels between Caesar's assassination and hunting practices. It delves into the etymology of words like 'tabay' and 'spoiled,' linking them to hunting and combat. The text also references ancient mythology, particularly the river Leithy, to illustrate the imagery of death and nobility associated with Caesar. Shakespeare's use of language and metaphor highlights the themes of nobility, betrayal, and the consequences of power.

What does the term 'heart' refer to in the metaphor comparing Caesar to a deer?

• A piece of armor

• A type of hunting dog

• A river in mythology

• A male deer

What is the origin of the word 'spoiled' as used in the context of Shakespeare's time?

• Derived from the Latin word for 'to strip skin'

• Derived from the Latin word for 'to hunt'

• Derived from the Latin word for 'to bark'

• Derived from the Latin word for 'to corner'

In the metaphor, what does Mark Antony mean by 'signed in spoil'?

• The conspirators were hunting for Caesar

• The conspirators were given Caesar's armor

• The conspirators were cornered by Caesar

• The conspirators were marked by Caesar's blood

What does the river Leithy symbolize in ancient mythology?

• A river of life

• A river of wealth

• A river of death

• A river of nobility

How is Caesar compared to the heart in the metaphor?

• Caesar is considered the soul of the world

• Caesar is regarded as a river

• Caesar is viewed as a hunting dog

• Caesar is seen as a common man