Julius Caesar | Study Guide

William Shakespeare

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Overview

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Author

William Shakespeare

Years Written

c. 1599–1600

Type

Play

Genre

Historical Fiction, Tragedy

About the Title

Shakespeare's Roman plays are named after the reigning leaders of the time in which they take place. Though Roman general Julius Caesar isn't onstage often, he is the highest-ranking official through most of the play, and his assassination drives the plot.

Diagrams

Leader/ Conspirator Leader/ Supporter Spouses Father/ Adopted Son Leader/ Conspirator Calphurnia Wife of Caesar Julius Caesar Roman political and military leader Brutus Senator and conspirator Cassius Senator and conspirator Antony Government official Octavius Great-nephew and adopted son of Caesar
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Plot Diagram

Summary

This study guide and infographic for William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.

Characters

Julius Caesar Brutus Cassius Antony Octavius

Symbols

Storms Animals and Insects Supernatural Elements

Themes

Tyranny and Power Communication and Persuasion Free Will versus Fate Honor Force and Brutality
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