Julius Caesar Act 1 Reading Guide w/ Questions, Characters, Quotes, & Analysis (2024)

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This Julius Caesar Act I Reading Guide is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's famous play! Students explore quotes, describe the major characters, answer questions, analyze plot, and address characters. Plot parallels with Elizabethan England, a comparison and contrast of Brutus and Cassius, and substantiated predictions for Act II are all addressed! Use as homework or in class, in cooperative groups or individually. A complete answer key is provided! Materials are in PDF to print and writeable in Google Slides.

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Students do the following in this complete reading guide:

⭐ Describe the major characters

⭐ Answer questions regarding major plot points for each scene

⭐ Explore and interpret three significant quotations

⭐ Examine plot parallels

⭐ Compare and contrast Brutus and Cassius

⭐ Make predictions

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Julius Caesar Act 1 Reading Guide w/ Questions, Characters, Quotes, & Analysis (2024)

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What is an important quote from Act 1 of Julius Caesar? ›

"Oh, he sits high in all the people's hearts, And that which would appear offense in us, His countenance, like richest alchemy, Will change to virtue and to worthiness."

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What are some questions for Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1? ›

Act 1, scene i Quiz

1 of 5. What is the profession of the commoner that Murellus interrogates in the street during Caesar's parade? ...
2 of 5. What is cause of Caesar's parade? ...
3 of 5. Why does Murellus chide commoners? ...
4 of 5. What do Flavius and Murellus do when they reach the temple at the Capitol? ...
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What is the character and characterization of Julius Caesar? ›

Immense intelligence and energy were not the only qualities that made Caesar a formidable leader. He was also exceptionally driven, power-hungry, and cunning. Caesar came from a noble but poor family. What Caesar lacked in funds he made up for with an insatiable thirst for power.

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What does Brutus say in Act 1? ›

Brutus hears shouting and says that he fears that the people want to make Caesar their king. When Cassius asks, Brutus affirms that he would rather that Caesar not assume the position. Brutus adds that he loves Caesar but that he also loves honor, and that he loves honor even more than he fears death.

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Why is Act 1 Scene 3 important in Julius Caesar? ›

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is a play about power, betrayal, and politics. In act 1, scene 3 of the play, three conspirators discuss their plans to overthrow Caesar. They are led by Cassius; the other two members of the party are Casca and Cinna.

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Who are the main characters in Act 1 Scene 2 of Julius Caesar? ›

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Capulet. The Capulet patriarch and Juliet's father. ...
Paris. A cousin of the Prince and suitor to Juliet. ...
Servingman. An illiterate Capulet servant who asks Romeo and Benvolio for help reading the guest list to Capulet's party.
Benvolio. A Montague and friend of Romeo. ...
Romeo. A Montague in love with Rosaline.

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What important events happened in Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1? ›

Act 1 Scene 1

The play opens with two servants from the house of Capulet talking about their hatred of the Montagues. They meet two servants from the house of Montague and a fight breaks out. Benvolio tries to stop the fight but when Tybalt arrives things get worse.

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How many scenes are in Act 1 Julius Caesar? ›

In Act I of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, there are three scenes. These opening scenes establish the time and place of the play, i.e. ancient Rome during Lupercalia—which places the events of the play in mid-February.

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Who is Caesar's wife in Act 1? ›

Act 1 Scene 2

Caesar arrives with his entourage, including his wife Calphurnia and loyal friend Antony. A Soothsayer in the crowd calls out a warning to Caesar, saying 'Beware the ides of March', but Caesar dismisses it.

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Who is Brutus loyal to in Act 1? ›

From the beginning of the play, the audience knows that Brutus is most loyal to Rome. He respects Caesar but loves Rome more. In Act I scene ii, Cassius asks if Brutus would like Caesar to be king. Brutus responds, 'I would not, Cassius.

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What literary devices are used in Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1? ›

What are some literary devices in Julius Caesar? The play Julius Caesar uses a variety of literary devices such as metaphor, allegory, hyperbole, allusion, and alliteration. These devices are instances of figurative language.

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Who kills Brutus? ›

Brutus kills himself. Antony praises Brutus as the only honorable conspirator, and Octavius orders Brutus's funeral rites.

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What type of character is Brutus? ›

Brutus is known as a tragic hero in the play Julius Caesar because he faces a major conflict between his loyalty to his friend and his loyalty to his country.

Who is the main female character in Julius Caesar? ›

Lesson Summary. While there are only two female characters in Julius Caesar, they are both interesting and dynamic characters. After a premonitory dream, Calpurnia stands up to her husband Caesar in an attempt to save his life. To prove her devotion to her husband Brutus, Portia stabs herself and swallows burning coals ...

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What is Act 1 about in Julius Caesar? ›

In Rome the people are taking a holiday to celebrate the triumphant return of Julius Caesar. The tribunes Marullus and Flavius try to shame the people into returning to their places of work by reminding them how much they loved Caesar's rival Pompey, whom Caesar has destroyed and whose sons he has just defeated.

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What are the most important quotes in Julius Caesar? ›

“But, for mine own part, it was Greek to me.” “Et tu, Brute—Then fall, Caesar!” “The noblest man that ever lived in the tide of times.”

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What warning was Caesar given in Act 1? ›

Act 1 Scene 2

Caesar arrives with his entourage, including his wife Calphurnia and loyal friend Antony. A Soothsayer in the crowd calls out a warning to Caesar, saying 'Beware the ides of March', but Caesar dismisses it.

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