Watch the 2 videos; both contain modern examples of allusions to Julius Caesar:
- “Lend me your ears.” (Robin Hood Men In Tights)
- “Call me Caesar.” (Jay Z: “Run This Town”)
1. What is an allusion?
2. Why do you think Julius Caesar is still such a popular thing to reference in today’s culture?
3. Watch video 3 and answer this question: What was Caesar’s greatest strength?
4. Watch video 4. Based on this trailer, predict what you think will happen in the play Julius Caesar:
5. Watch video 5 and summarize what happens in 3-4 sentences:
6. Watch video 6 and summarize what happens in 3-4 sentences:
7. Watch video 7 and summarize what happens in 3-4 sentences:
8. Watch video 8. How did you like this student’s interpretation of the play? Did it work well as a Mafia movie? Why or why not?
9. Watch video 9. Theo and c*ckroach summarize the play nicely with their rap. How would summarize what you’ve learned so far about Julius Caesar (in 3-4 sentences):
10. What do you think the play Julius Caesar will have to do with the themes of honor, power, and ambition?