Caesar Questions
Directions: On a separate paper, answer the questions. Your responses must be substantial in order to receive full
credit. Refer to your AP Language & Composition Rhetorical Devices/Definitions worksheet for the underlined terms.
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Is Caesar a tyrant? Why or why not?
Was the conspiracy justified in their motives for killing Caesar?
Is Brutus a villain or a hero for killing Caesar? Why or why not?
How does Cassius manipulate Brutus? Does this manipulation make Brutus seem like more of a brainwashed
victim rather than a scheming conspirator?
Do you think Brutus kills Caesar out of patriotism for Rome, or jealousy of Caesar?
Find one figure of speech that Shakespeare uses in the play. Explain what it means.
Compare and contrast Cassius and Brutus.
How do Portia and Calphurnia conform to female stereotypes?
Is Brutus a dynamic character or a static character? Defend your answer with examples.
Is Cassius a dynamic character or a static character? Defend your answer with examples.
Explain Brutus’s internal conflict throughout the play.
Identify and summarize the theme of the play. Then, analyze how it is developed.
Is Caesar a tragic hero? If so, what is his tragic flaw that ultimately leads to his downfall?
Shakespeare uses a variety of puns, or words that have a double-meaning. Find one and explain Shakespeare’s
purpose in using it.
Create a discussion question to ask the rest of the class. This must be a question about the play that is worthy of
discussion and thought-provoking.
Caesar Questions
Directions: On a separate paper, answer the questions. Your responses must be substantial in order to receive full
credit. Refer to your AP Language & Composition Rhetorical Devices/Definitions worksheet for the underlined terms.
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15.
Is Caesar a tyrant? Why or why not?
Was the conspiracy justified in their motives for killing Caesar?
Is Brutus a villain or a hero for killing Caesar? Why or why not?
How does Cassius manipulate Brutus? Does this manipulation make Brutus seem like more of a brainwashed
victim rather than a scheming conspirator?
Do you think Brutus kills Caesar out of patriotism for Rome, or jealousy of Caesar?
Find one figure of speech that Shakespeare uses in the play. Explain what it means.
Compare and contrast Cassius and Brutus.
How do Portia and Calphurnia conform to female stereotypes?
Is Brutus a dynamic character or a static character? Defend your answer with examples.
Is Cassius a dynamic character or a static character? Defend your answer with examples.
Explain Brutus’s internal conflict throughout the play.
Identify and summarize the theme of the play. Then, analyze how it is developed.
Is Caesar a tragic hero? If so, what is his tragic flaw that ultimately leads to his downfall?
Shakespeare uses a variety of puns, or words that have a double-meaning. Find one and explain Shakespeare’s
purpose in using it.
Create a discussion question to ask the rest of the class. This must be a question about the play that is worthy of
discussion and thought-provoking.