Julius Caesar 1.3 Word Nerd: Offal

Julius Caesar 1.3 Word Nerd: Offal

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses the term 'offal' as used in Shakespeare's time, referring to waste from butchers and carpenters. It explains how Cassius uses this term metaphorically to describe how Caesar exploits Roman citizens for his own gain, similar to how a carpenter uses offal to start a fire.

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What imagery is created by comparing offal to kindling in the text?

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What is the significance of the phrase 'to illuminate his workshop' in the context of the text?

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