CH 1

Julius Caesar
Chapter1
Highlights of the chapter
1- Julius Caesar’s conquests and homecoming.
2- The gap between the educated class and the plebians.
3- People’s thrill about Caesar’s triumphs.
4- Tribunes’ resentment towards Caesar’s ovation, and
what it reflects.
Flavius and Marullus
- Envious
- Resentful
- Corrupt
- Hypocrite
- Pompous
- Out of touch
- Do you think that Flavius and Marullus as tribunes are

successful in their job?
- Do you think they have hidden intentions against Caesar?
The Plebians
• Fickle
• Easily- manipulated
• Festive
• Hypnotized by Caesar
- What does the fact that the plebians are fickle and easily
manipulated foreshadow about the future?
Let’s Think Critically
1. What does the crown on Caesar’s statue’s head signify?
2. Do you think the plebians are genuinely loyal to Caesar?

Justify
3. Why do you think there is a gap between the tribunes and the
plebians?
4. Do you think that Caesar’s conquests were for the glory of

Rome or for his own? Justify.
5. 5- Why do you think Murellus used the word “ingratitude” in

particular to describe the celebration of the plebians?
While-reading Questions
1. While Reading Questions:
A. Put true or false and correct the false information:
1. Flavius and Caesar were tribunes. (X )
2. The streets of London were crowded with people. (X)
3. A tribune is an official in Rome who had been elected by the
soldiers. (X)
4. People were celebrating Pompey’s victory. (X)
5. Flavius and Murellus were celebrating Caesar’s glory. (X)
A. Who is the speaker?
“The average man is as dumb as an ox.”
Flavius to Murellus
“I came out to enjoy the triumph, Sir.”

The Cobbler to Flavius
“If we don’t nip this in the bud, then there will be no limit to his
power.”
Murellus to Flavius
Activity 1:
If you were one of the commoners, what would you say about
Murellus and Flavius’ feelings towards Caesar, giving reasons and
evidence.
- Murellus and Flavius were against Caesar; however, he brought lots of
glories to Rome.
- They asked the commoners to stop celebrating Caesar’s victory,
highlighting that it was against Pompey, the one they were supporting a
few short years ago, trying to nip Caesar’s growing power in the bud.
- Their inner feelings: They were afraid of Caesar’s growing power, as they
were threatened by it, losing their position in the government.
Activity 2:
“Has Caesar’s victory been won for the glory of Rome? No! Was
it won against a foreign enemy? No! There’s nothing to celebrate
here.” Comment on the previous quotation, highlighting the
speaker’s hidden message.
- Background info.: While celebrating Caesar’s victory, Flavius and Murellus
were trying to stop the commoners and blame them. Flavius said these
words to a man in the crowd
- Body: -Show how the tribunes were dealing with the commoners; however,
they were elected by them and they had to protect their rights.
- Highlight the tribunes inner conflict in having Caesar as a leader, and how
they were threatened.
- Conc.: Your expectations, foreshadowing the upcoming conflict.
Activity 3:
“We should pluck these feathers from Caesar’s growing wing, and
then his flight will be as of any common bird.” Comment on the
previous quotation, showing the speaker’s intentions.
.
- Background info.: After talking to the commoners during the celebration,
Flavius and Murellus decided to nip Caesar’s power in the bud by
disbanding the crowd and thin them out, then speak to them one by one to
turn them against Caesar.
- Body: -Considering Caesar as a dictator, the tribunes felt afraid of
Caesar as a solo leader to be, as they thought they would lose their power
and authority in the government.
- They prefer to have the Senate, as they take all the senators points of
view into consideration (Democracy).
- Conc.: Your expectations, foreshadowing the upcoming incidents.
Activity 4:
After reading the tribunes’ conversation with the commoners,
what does it tell you about potential future conflict? Where do
you think conflict could arise in the novel?
-After Caesar’s victory, people were divided into two groups.
( Commoners Vs Senators)
Commoners: They were supporting Caesar, as he used to give the
lands and gifts, also he brought glories and victories to Rome raising
its name around the world. (Caesarite)
Senators: They were supporting Pompey, as he fought Caesar to save
the Senate and stop the idea of having a dictator leader. So, they
would keep their position in the government. (Pompeyite)

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Julius Caesar

- Do you think that Flavius and Marullus as tribunes are

2. Do you think the plebians are genuinely loyal to Caesar?

4. Do you think that Caesar’s conquests were for the glory of

5. 5- Why do you think Murellus used the word “ingratitude” in

“I came out to enjoy the triumph, Sir.”

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