Julius Caesar Study Guide
Act1 (Lupercalia Games Febrary14, 44BC)
1. Why are the two men imprisoned?
2. What happens to Caesar during the Lupercalia Games?
3. Why does Cassius fear Caesar?
4. What are some examples of foreshadowing in this film?
Act 2 (Creating of the Conspiracy March 14, 44BC)
1. Why does Brutus fear Caesar?
2. Who are the members of the conspiracy?
3. What are some examples of foreshadowing?
Act3 (Assassination of Caesar March 15, 44BC)
1. Why does Caesar fail?
2. What scene changes the play, the death of Caesar or Marc Antony’s speech?
3. What are some examples of foreshadowing?
Act 4 and 5 ( Battle at Philippi October 23, 42BC)
1. What happens to relationship between Cassius and Brutus?
2. Explain how Cassius fails the conspiracy?
3. What are some examples of foreshadowing?
Post-Viewing Questions
1. Why should each of these characters be considered the protagonist? Defend your answers with examples.
**Short answer: 2-3 sentences each**
a. Julius Caesar
b. Marcus Antonius
c. Marcus Brutus
d. Cassius
2. Essay: Is this play a defense of democracy or a challenge to monarchy? Define both democracy and
monarchy before answering the question (3 paragraphs).