1. Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Introduction

2. Shakespeare’s Culture Elizabethan England –“Age of Exploration” –Influenced by change and adventure –Consumed with exploration –Conquer verse being conquered –Challenged boundaries brought forth English traditions (rank, property, dress) –Sumptuary Laws

3. What does clothing tell us?

4. Why Julius Caesar? History centers around challenged Roman traditions Political uproar verse national pride History play shaped around the Elizabethan culture and its’ fears

5. Who is Julius Caesar? Roman general, gifted speaker, and popular ruler Assassinated by political rivals who happen to also be his friends Came to power by defeating Pompey

6. War with Pompey Pompey was a wealthy Roman At twenty, he raised an army and defeated the previous leader, Marius In 60 BC, Pompey, Caesar, and Marcus formed the first triumvirate group Pompey grew concerned with Caesars’ growing popularity Violent civil war broke loose…

7. Where did Shakespeare get His Information From? Fascinated by Plutarch’s Lives Greek biography of famous people in history All historical figures except for a servant appear in Plutarch’s work

8. What does Julius Caesar have to do with Us? Bipartisanship Split political nations Historical American assassinations Modern precautions and fears

9. More than Politics… Julius Caesar is a history play concerning –Friendship –Betrayal –Ambition –Fear

10. Macbeth and Julius Caesar? Macbeth serves as a transition to Julius Caesar… –“Why should I play the Roman Fool and die on my own sword?” Macbeth Act V