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In this lesson, we will find out whether Brutus will join Cassius and the other conspirators in their attempt to assassinate Caesar. We will look at how Cassius attempts to persuade Brutus and what Brutus and Cassius are motivated by.
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In this lesson, we will continue to examine Brutus and Cassius' interaction in Act II Scene i, except this time we will read it in Shakespeare's original English. We will look at serpents and consider what they might symbolise.
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In this lesson, we will meet Caesar's wife, Calpurnia. We will investigate why she is superstitious and why she does not want Caesar to visit the Senate.
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In this lesson, we will continue to explore Act II Scene ii, but this time we will read it in Shakespeare's original English. We will also look at the concepts of 'foreshadowing' and 'dramatic irony'.
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