Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Context

The video explores the historical and philosophical context of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, focusing on the Elizabethan era's political anxieties, the concept of the great chain of being, and the tension between religious and humanist paradigms. It highlights Shakespeare's use of classical influences and allegory to comment on his own time, and analyzes the play's form as an Aristotelian tragedy.

What are the key characteristics of Aristotelian tragedy as seen in Julius Caesar?

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How does Shakespeare use allegory in Julius Caesar to comment on his own political context?

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What role do supernatural elements play in the narrative of Julius Caesar?

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