Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Order vs Chaos

The video explores the theme of order and chaos in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, focusing on the consequences of Caesar's assassination. It discusses the Elizabethan fear of disrupting the natural order, the chaos that ensues, and the different interpretations of omens by characters like Cassius and Casca. The internal conflict of Brutus and the manipulation by Antony are highlighted, showing how these elements contribute to the play's depiction of chaos. Ultimately, the video suggests that moral compromise and disruption of the natural order lead to chaos.

How does Shakespeare depict the relationship between the natural world and the events in Rome?

What does Portia's observation about Brutus suggest about his mental state?

How does Antony's speech contribute to the chaos following Caesar's death?

What role does the concept of hubris play in the events of Julius Caesar?