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Lesson |
Description |
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Foreshadowing
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Using Julius Caesar Act 5,
this lesson will explore suggestive language and the use
of symbols and foreshadowing in Shakespeare's plays. The
lesson examines the reason why Cassius - who claims
("you know that I held Epicurus strong") that men are in
control of their fates - believes in the negative
portents witnessed before his final battle. In doing so,
students will have an opportunity to examine the
significance that they ascribe to external forces in
their lives. |
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Characters for Hire! Studying
Character in Drama |
Students create a resume for
a character in a play. This activity allows students to
focus on one particular character within a Shakespearean
drama and follow descriptions of that character
throughout the play to determine the character's
education, skills, extracurricular activities, previous
employment, and possible references. The lesson can be
extended to include online background and job searches
and creation of personal resumes. |
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www.Caesar
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Students will use online resources in order to examine patterns of imagery in Julius Caesar. By comparing these patterns to those of other Shakespeare plays, the students will draw conclusions about the different reasons Shakespeare uses imagery in the play. |
