The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 7: Thematic Development

Match each event in the play to the corresponding act.

1 Brutus and Cassius join forces against the triumvirate.

2 Brutus joins the conspiracy to kill Caesar.

3 Caesar encounters a soothsayer.

4 The battle at Philippi takes place.

5 Caesar is assassinated at the Capitol.

___ act 1

___ act 2

___ act 3

___ act 4

___ act 5

Answers:

1. Brutus and Cassius join forces against the triumvirate. = Act 4

2. Brutus joins the conspiracy to kill Caesar. = Act 2

3. Caesar encounters a soothsayer. = Act 1

4. The battle at Philippi takes place. = Act 5

5. Caesar is assassinated at the Capitol. = Act 3

Explanation:

The events above above occurred in a historical play entitled "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar." This was written by Shakespeare based on the actual happenings in the Roman history. This centers on the Roman emperor Julius Caesar who was murdered by his own friend, Brutus.

However, it is said that the protagonist in the play is Brutus. The first play was said to be performed in the year 1599.