January 21 st, 2014 Julius Caesar schedules Shakespeare History
HW: Complete Shakespeares Facebook page What was Shakespeares home
theatre?
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William Shakespeare Background on William Shakespeare Globe
Theatre Literary Devices Tragedy
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Background on William Shakespeare Childhood Born: April 23,
1564 From: Stratford-upon-Avon Father: John Shakespeare, a glove
maker and wool merchant Mother: Mary Arden Went to school at the
local King Edward VI grammar school. Family Life Wife: married Anne
Hathaway (8 years older) at the age of 18- November, 1582.
Children: Susana and twins, Hamnet (boy) and Judith. Hamnet died at
the age of 11.
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Background on William Shakespeare Acting Moved to London
without his family to act and write plays. Part Owner- Lord
Chamberlains Men Wrote most of his sonnets at this time. Playwright
Became a prolific writer from 1594-1611 Histories: Henry VI and
Richard II Comedies: A Midsummer Nights Dream and The Taming of the
Shrew Tragedies: Julius Caesar and Hamlet Death Died: April 23,
1616 in Stratford. Left his property to the sons of his eldest
daughter.
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Globe Theatre In 1599, Shakespeare and associates built this
outdoor theatre in London. 2,500 seating capacity Groundlings-
audience members of theatre Octagonal in shape and 3 stories high
Flag flew on days of plays Other characteristics of the theatre-
apron stage, trap doors, the pit, and the heavens.
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January 22 nd, 2014 Finish Shakespeare History Shakespearean
language HW: Tragic hero analysis What were the name of the people
who stood right in front of the stage?
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Literary Devices Anachronisms Example: If a play is set in 1920
and a character uses a computer. Events that are out of place in
the time period of the piece
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Literary Devices Puns Example: Two fish swim into a concrete
wall. One turns to the other and says Dam! Deliberate confusion of
similar words or phrases for rhetorical effect
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Literary Devices Allusion Example: Chocolate was her Achilles
heel. An indirect reference by casually mentioning something thats
familiar (literature, movies, music or history).
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Literary Devices Aside Example: Simonides: Traitor, thou liest.
Pericles: Traitor! Simonides: Ay, traitor. Pericles: Even in his
throat--unless it be the king-- That calls me traitor, I return the
lie. Simonides: [Aside] Now, by the gods, I do applaud his courage.
(William Shakespeare, Pericles. Act II, scene five) Lines mentioned
to the audience or another character on stage (not meant to be
heard by all characters on stage).
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Literary Devices Foreshadowing Example: Ill just tell you about
this madman stuff that happened to me around last Christmas just
before I got pretty run-down and had to come out here and take it
easy (Salinger 1). Lines that give a hint or clue to future
events
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Literary Devices Metonymy Example: The pen (power of literature
or the written word) is mightier than the sword (force). A figure
of speech whereby the name of a thing is substituted for the
attribute which it suggests.
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Literary Devices Soliloquy Example: Romeo & Juliet, Act 2
Scene 2, spoken by Romeo But, soft! what light through yonder
window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair
sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with
grief, That thou her maid art far more fair than she: Be not her
maid, since she is envious; Her vestal livery is but sick and green
And none but fools do wear it; cast it off. It is my lady, O, it is
my love! A single character on stage thinking out loud (a way of
letting the audience know what is in the character's mind).
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Tragedy and the Tragic Hero Definition of tragedy protagonist
suffers a serious misfortune Tragic Hero- Relationship with reader
will evoke both our pity and terror he/she is usually higher than
the reader in moral worth
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Tragedy and the Tragic Hero Characteristics of the tragic hero
born of noble birth responsible for own fate has a tragic flaw
doomed to make a serious error in judgment meets a tragic death or
the punishment outweighs the crime realizes he/she has made an
irreversible mistake faces and accepts death with honor falls from
great heights or from high esteem in both the private and public
eye
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Tragedy and the Tragic Hero Analyzing a recent tragic hero
Directions: Do this on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Pick a
character from below or think of your own. 2. Argue whether you
think that character is or is not a tragic hero. Use the list above
as guidance for your answer. Shoot for a paragraph. Anakin
Skywalker (Darth Vader)Batman Katniss EverdeenBella Swan Harvey
Dent Wolverine Hermione GrangerRegina George (Mean Girls)
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January 23 rd, 2014 Shakespearean language HW: Tragic hero
analysis What were the name of the people who stood right in front
of the stage?
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SHAKESPEREAN LANGUAGE Decoding its meaning
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Hear you nothing that I say? Do you hear nothing that I say?
Help you I can, yes! Yes, I can help you. Stay and help you I will
I will stay and help you.
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SHAKESPEARES TECHNIQUES VERB BEFORE SUBJECT OBJECT BEFORE
SUBJECT AND VERB INSERTING EXTRA PHRASES BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB
OMMITING WORDS
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W hy do poets mess with placement? RHYTHM TO EMPHASIZE CERTAIN
WORDS TO REVEAL CHARACTER
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Believe it or not, the placement of subject/verb/object DOES
count! THE DOG BIT THE BOY! THE BOY BIT THE DOG!
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VERB BEFORE SUBJECT Shakespearean Language : In the instant
came/the fiery Tybalt. Translation: The fiery Tybalt came in an
instant. At this same ancient feast of Capulets sups the fair
Rosaline. Rosaline sups at Capulets feast HE GOES GOES HE.
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OBJECT BEFORE SUBJECT AND VERB Shakespearean Language : ME THEY
SHALL HIT. Translation: THEY SHALL HIT ME. OF HONORABLE RECKONING
ARE YOU BOTH. YOU ARE BOTH OF HONORABLE RECKONING. I HIT HIM
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INSERTING EXTRA PHRASES BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB Shakespearean
Language : AND SHE WAS WEANED (I NEVER SHALL FORGET IT) /OF ALL THE
DAY OF THE YEAR, UPON THAT DAY. Translation: AND SHE WAS WEANED
UPON THAT DAY. THREE CIVIL BRAWLS BRED OF AN AIRY WORD BY THEE OLD
CAPULET AND MONTAGUE, HAVE THRICE DISTURBED THE QUIET OF OUR
STREET. THREE CIVIL BRAWLS HAVE DISTURBED OUR STREETS.
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OMMITING WORDS MISSING WERE YOU BY? FILL IN THE BLANKS WERE YOU
NEARBY? HEARD FROM HIM YET?
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COMMON WORDS Shakespearean Language : AN Translation: IF MARRY
INDEED KINSMAN COUSIN STILL ALWAYS
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Now, you create some Shakespearean language - Create a sentence
using Shakespearean language. - Create the translation, too.
Topics: 1. Telling a friend to shut-up! 2. Asking for permission to
use the restroom. 3. Explain how awesome Mr. Kleins class is.
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January 24 th, 2014 Rome History HW: None Translate: Peace!
count the clock.
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A Brief History of Rome and Julius Caesar
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General Rome History Founded: Rough estimates 753 B.C.-501 A.D.
(some consider the timeline to go on another 150 more years)
Government: Republic: a government in which supreme power resides
in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected
officers and representatives responsible to them and governing
according to law.
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General Rome History The republic shifted in its actual usage.
At times it was a smattering of a monarchy, democracy, and a
dictatorship depending on outside circumstances. Today, Rome is
still considered the longest dominating civilization. Created major
militaristic, artistic, scientific, architectural, political, and
religious progress.
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Rise of Julius Caesar Gaius Julius Caesar: 13 July 100 BC 15
March 44 BC Family: Gens Julia (or the Julii) Political
Affiliation: Populares (lower to middle class (vs.optimates- upper
class) Came to power through various political positions in Roman
government and also was a strong general that accumulated many
victories.
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Julii Caesar (family origins and younger years) - Meaning of
family name- ancestor was born of caesarean section (to cut) -
Early Life- Little is known. Father died at 16, became head of
household. - Soldier- Civic crown, respect from King of Bithynia,
Pirate story - Husband- He was married three times in his life. -
Kids- He had 2 known children- Julia and Caesarion (with Cleopatra
of Egypt). He adopted his blood nephew, Octavian, who would
eventually become Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus, the greatest
emperor of all time.
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Julius Caesars Reign of Power Caesar became contender for the
position of Consul. He had stiff competition. He formed the first
Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus. This meant a three way split
in power. Crassus was murdered in his battle with the Parthians and
Caesar and Pompey resumed control. Caesar went on to conquer Gaul
(France) and Pompey grew jealous. Civil war was the result.
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Julius Caesars Reign of Power Caesar was outnumbered 3:1 and
defeated Pompey at Pharsalus (48 B.C.). This battle was seen as
militaristic genius on the part of Caesar. Pompey went into exile
and was murdered upon his arrival to Egypt. Caesar alone became
Consul and eventual dictator of Rome. He was dictator from 48 B.C.
to 44 B.C.
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Julius Caesars Reign of Power During his reign of power Caesar
had the backing of the people, but his antics angered the senate.
The last straw came when he started to allow non-romans (Celts,
Gauls, etc.) to be members of the senate. Revenge came when 60
members of the senate stabbed Caesar to death. This group included
Cassius, Brutus, and others.
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Impact of Caesars Death and the Control for Power that Followed
Because of Mark Antonys cunning ways he was able to gain support of
the people and banish the conspirators of Caesars murder. Mark
Antony teamed up with rival Gaius Octavius Thurinus, (Caesars
nephew and adopted son), and Lepidus to destroy the opposing force
generated by Brutus, Cato, and Cassius.
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Impact of Caesars Death and the Control for Power that Followed
After a time Mark Antony and Octavius fueled another Civil War
between each other. Octavius was the victor and became known as the
greatest Roman Emperor of all time. He lived to be 77 and carried
Rome through its Golden Age. All other emperors would have to be
compared to him. His name became Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus
(Augustus = The Revered One)
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Characters in Play (Historical Info) Mark Antony (January 14,
83 BCAugust 1, 30 BC) Julius Caesars second cousin and second in
command. He was a strong military commander and popular with the
people, however, like Caesar, he also did not mesh with the Senate.
He had some major character flaws and was considered a brash,
cocky, and difficult person. He later fueded with Octavian and
fell
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Characters in Play (Historical Info) in love with Cleopatra.
Octavian changed peoples opinions of Mark Antony when he read what
was supposedly his will to the public. It made him look like he
sided with Egypt more than Rome. He eventually committed suicide
with Cleopatra. This became another subject of a Shakespeare
poem.
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Characters in Play (Historical Info) Marcus Junius Brutus (8542
BC) or Quintus Servilius Caepio Brutus His father was a legate to
Pompey and Cato was a relative. His mother was Julius Caesars
mistress. At one point Caesar regarded Brutus as a son. Brutus was
part of an opposing political force, but Caesar was exceptionally
forgiving and forgave him. Big mistake. Brutus was later
slaughtered by Mark Antony and Octavians forces.
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Characters in Play (Historical Info) CaesarOctavius Mark
Antony
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Characters in Play (Historical Info) BrutusCassius
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Characters in Play (Historical Info) LepidusCicero
(Senator)
