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A Tragic End Assessment
Step 1:
As you progress through Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
, you'll track the use of literary elements as they're used to create meaning in the play. You
will find two examples of each element. Be sure to include:
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the act number in which the literary element appears (I, II, III, IV, V)
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the scene number where the literary element appears (i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, etc.)
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the line in which the literary element appears
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an explanation of the literary element in the context of the scene
Literary
Element
Archetypes
A common type
of character,
conflict, or plot
seen in
literature
Example One
Act: III
Scene:ii
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"Et tu, Brute?" (III.ii.77)
Explanation:
In this scene, Julius Caesar, the powerful and revered leader, is betrayed by his
close friend Brutus. The archetype of betrayal is evident here, as Caesar expresses his shock
and disbelief that someone he trusted would turn against him.
Example Two
Act: V
Scene:v
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"O Julius Caesar, thou art mighty yet!" (V.v.68)
Explanation:
In the final scene of the play, Antony praises Julius Caesar even after his death, highlighting the archetype of a legendary or larger-
than-life figure. This emphasizes Caesar's enduring impact and influence even in his absence.
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Dramatic Irony
The reader
knows some
piece of
information a
character does
not.
Example One
Act: I
Scene:ii
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"Beware the ides of March." (I.ii.19)
Explanation:
In this scene, a soothsayer warns Julius Caesar to be cautious on the ides of March. However, Caesar is unaware of the impending danger. The reader, possessing knowledge of history and the plot, understands the significance of this warning, creating dramatic irony.
Example Two
Act: III
Scene:i
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once." (III.i.105-
106)
Explanation:
In this scene, Caesar is confident and dismissive of the warnings and prophecies regarding his own death. However, the audience knows that his
arrogance will lead to his downfall, creating dramatic irony.
Foreshadowing
A sign of
something
ahead of time
Example One
Act: I
Scene:i
Example Two
Act: II
Scene:i
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in a text that
creates
suspense
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"Beware the ides of March." (I.i.19)
Explanation:
In this scene, the soothsayer warns Julius Caesar to be cautious on the ides of March. This line foreshadows the impending danger and serves as a forewarning of Caesar's assassination, which occurs on the ides of March.
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"But I am constant as the Northern Star" (II.i.60)
Explanation:
In this scene, Julius Caesar compares himself to the steadfastness of the Northern Star. This comparison foreshadows Caesar's determination and unwavering nature, which will later
contribute to his downfall.
Juxtaposition
Contrasting
characters,
ideas, or words
that are used
for emphasis
Example One
Act: I
Scene:i
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home? What tributaries follow him to Rome to grace in captive bonds his chariot-wheels?" (I.i.30-33)
Explanation:
In this scene, Flavius questions the citizens who are celebrating Caesar's victory. The contrasting words and ideas of "rejoice" Example Two
Act: II
Scene:i
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"But I am
as constant as the Northern Star" (II.i.60)
Explanation:
In this scene, Julius Caesar compares himself to the unwavering Northern Star. The contrasting image of Caesar, a mortal and fallible human, with the steadfastness of a celestial object, emphasizes his conviction and determination in the face of challenges.
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and "conquest," "tributaries" and "captive bonds," highlight the difference between the citizens' excitement and the potential consequences of Caesar's power.
Symbolism
The use of
objects or
weather to
stand for
another idea or
concept
Example One
Act: I
Scene:iii
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"Beware the ides of March." (I.ii.19)
Explanation:
In this scene, the soothsayer warns Julius Caesar about the ides of March, which symbolizes the impending danger and foreshadows Caesar's assassination that occurs on that day.
Example Two
Act: IV
Scene:iii
Copy and paste the line that contains this element:
"And let us bathe our hands in Caesar's blood" (IV.iii.174)
Explanation:
In this scene, Antony speaks to Octavius and Lepidus, suggesting that Caesar's blood symbolizes their power and authority. It represents the victory they have achieved and the control they seek to establish.
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Rubric
On Target
Almost There
Needs Improvement
Archetypes
(10 points)
10-8 points
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All or most sections of the archetype row
are completed.
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The act and the scene are identified, and
the line is provided. ●
The character or conflict archetype is identified and thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
7-6 points
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All or most sections of the archetype row
are completed.
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The act or scene may not be identified, or the line is missing.
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The character or conflict archetype may not be identified and/or thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
5-0 points
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All or most sections of the archetype row
are missing.
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The act nor scene is identified.
●
The line is not provided. ●
The character or conflict archetype is not
identified and/or thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
Dramatic Irony
(10 points)
10-8 points
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All or most sections of the dramatic irony row are completed.
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The act and the scene are identified, and
the line is provided. ●
The example of dramatic irony is thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
7-6 points
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All or most sections of the dramatic irony row are completed.
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The act or scene may not be identified, or the line is missing.
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The dramatic irony may not be identified
and/or thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
5-0 points
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All or most sections of the dramatic irony row are missing.
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The act nor scene is identified.
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The line is not provided. ●
The dramatic irony is not identified and/or thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
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Foreshadowing
(10 points)
10-8 points
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All or most sections of the foreshadowing row are completed.
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The act and the scene are identified, and
the line is provided. ●
The foreshadowing is identified and thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
7-6 points
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All or most sections of the archetype row
are completed.
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The act or scene may not be identified, or the line is missing.
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The foreshadowing may not be identified and/or thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
5-0 points
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All or most sections of the archetype row
are missing.
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The act nor scene is identified.
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The line is not provided. ●
The foreshadowing is not identified and/or thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
Juxtaposition
(10 points)
10-8 points
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All or most sections of the juxtaposition row are completed.
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The act and the scene are identified, and
the line is provided. ●
The juxtaposition is identified and thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
7-6 points
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All or most sections of the juxtaposition row are completed.
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The act or scene may not be identified, or the line is missing.
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The juxtaposition may not be identified and/or thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
5-0 points
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All or most sections of the juxtaposition row are missing.
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The act nor scene is identified.
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The line is not provided. ●
The juxtaposition is not identified and/or
thoroughly explained in the context of the scene.
Symbolism
(10 points)
10-8 points
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All or most sections of the symbolism row are completed.
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The act and the scene are identified, and
the line is provided. ●
The symbolism is identified and thoroughly explained in the context of 7-6 points
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All or most sections of the symbolism row are completed.
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The act or scene may not be identified, or the line is missing.
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The symbolism may not be identified and/or thoroughly explained in the 5-0 points
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All or most sections of the symbolism row are missing.
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The act nor scene is identified.
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The line is not provided. ●
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the scene.
context of the scene.
the scene.
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