Which archetype fits Brutus' character in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? |
D. Tragic Hero |
Which characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar fit the Tragic Hero archetype? |
B. Julius Caesar and Brutus |
Because The Tragedy of Julius Caesar deals with themes like power, ambition, friendship, death, and loss, its lesson are __________, relevant to society across the ages. |
B. timeless |
Why is Caesar considered a round character in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? A. Caesar is one dimensional: everyone adores him. His story line is essential to the plot. |
B. Caesar is multifaceted: he is stubborn and proud, and the plebeians adore him, while the senators hate him. His story line is essential to the plot. |
How does Brutus' tragic flaw of idealism contribute to his downfall? A. Brutus' anger leads him to kill Caesar so that he can gain more power. His desire to rule Rome causes Octavius to kill Brutus. |
B. Brutus bases his decision to assassinate Caesar on what he believes is best for Rome. After killing Caesar, the Republic still falls apart, and Brutus eventually dies. |
BRUTUS: Which universal theme does this passage not address? A. friendship |
C. fear |
ANTONY: 1. Except. 2. "did that they did" refers to killing Caesar Mark Antony speaks these lines after Brutus' death. According to Mark Antony, which theme exemplifies Brutus' life best? A. honor |
A. honor |
How are Caesar's and Brutus' tragic flaws different? A. Caesar's tragic flaw is his ambition; Brutus' flaw is his idealism. |
A. Caesar's tragic flaw is his ambition; Brutus' flaw is his idealism |
Which choice correctly labels the protagonist, antagonist, and foil of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? A. protagonist: Brutus; antagonist: Mark Antony; foil: Cassius |
A. protagonist: Brutus; antagonist: Mark Antony; foil: Cassius |
Who is not a flat character in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? A. Lepidus |
B. Mark Antony |