Julius Caesar - Introduction

Question 1

Julius Caesar

Answer 1

• written by Shakespeare around 1599
• historical setting, play = the story ling; things Shakespeare changed, acts and scenes, cast of characters, stage directions

Question 2

conspirators against Caesar

Answer 2

• Trebonius, Casca, and Decius Brutus

Question 3

what changes did Shakespeare make to actual historical events in his play Julius Caesar

Answer 3

• change location and condensed time passage

Question 4

who was Caesar’s heir

Answer 4

• Octavius Caesar

Question 5

flourish means

Answer 5

• a trumpet fanfare