Year 8
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the final scene of 'Julius Caesar'. We will see Brutus' death, learn about 'hamartia', and ask what faults in Brutus' character led to his downfall.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Why does Cassius want power?
To give other people power
To help Lucius Pella
To make Rome a better place
Q2.
Why does Brutus want power?
To give other people power
To help Lucius Pella
To make himself rich
Q3.
Why are Cassius and Brutus powerful?
Because they are in a war together
Because they brought home lots of loot
Because they killed Caesar
Q4.
Which statement is most accurate?
Cassius doesn't want to help Lucius Pella.
Cassius wants to help Lucius Pella because he is his friend.
Cassius wants to help Lucius Pella because he is innocent.
Q5.
How does Cassius use power dishonestly?
He says he has an itchy hand.
He sells Lucius Pella's letter.
He threatens Brutus.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is a hamartia?
It is a mistake a character makes.
It is the death of the tragic hero.
It is when the tragic hero assassinates someone.
Q2.
What is Brutus' hamartia?
He believed Cassius.
He killed Caesar.
When he falls on his sword.
Q3.
Why does Brutus fall on his sword?
He is scared of Antony.
He thinks Cassius will criticise him.
He wants to show he is not ambitious.
Q4.
What did Antony say about Brutus after he died?
He caused this civil war.
He deserved glory.
He was dishonourable.
Q5.
Which of the following does NOT describe Brutus?
Honourable
Idealistic
Self-righteous