Julius Caesar 1.1 Double Meaning: "mender of soles"

Julius Caesar 1.1 Double Meaning: "mender of soles"

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the clever wordplay in a cobbler's statement from a Shakespearean play, highlighting the dual meanings of words like 'soul' and 'safe' in both a literal and religious context. It explains how these words carry Christian connotations that are anachronistic to the play's Roman setting, as the events occurred before the birth of Jesus.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why couldn't the Christian meaning of the lines exist in ancient Rome?

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What historical context is provided regarding the events depicted in the play?

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