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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Loyalty
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the relative importance of loyalty in Julius Caesar. See how characters like Brutus and Antony struggle with loyalty and betrayal in the midst of a dangerous political...
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 4 Summary
Antony, Octavius and Lepidus gather together to avenge Caesar’s death. Meanwhile, Cassius and Brutus have fled and are gathering their armies - a civil war is brewing. How will the conspirators get away with killing Caesar? Watch our...
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Fate vs Free Will
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between fate and free will in Julius Caesar. Decide for yourself: are the downfalls of Caesar and Brutus caused by destiny, or by the foolish choices they make...
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Appearance Vs Reality
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the conflict between the appearances characters present and the reality of their intentions in Julius Caesar. See how Cassius and Antony use language to distort reality, and...
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Key Quotes 2
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Julius Caesar’s themes with detailed textual analysis! This lesson unpacks quotes from characters other than Brutus, including Julius Caesar himself and the...
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 3 Summary
The group of conspirators gather round Caesar and brutally stab him to death. Now they all have to convince the crowds, who loved Caesar, that it was a good idea to kill him. But Mark Antony, Caesar’s friend, is still loyal to Caesar and...
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 5 Summary
The battle begins: Octavius and Antony on one side, and Brutus and Cassius on the other. As the fight intensifies, more and more soldiers die. Who will win control of Rome? Was killing Caesar really worth it for Cassius and Brutus? Watch...
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Plot Summary
The famous Julius Caesar is celebrating a triumphant victory in war, and the crowds are going crazy - everyone loves Julius Caesar! However, Cassius and Brutus are worried that Caesar is aiming to make himself king and take control of...
Weird History
What Kind of Leader Was Cleopatra?
Who was Cleopatra, aside from a queen? Eventually, after her other siblings died or were killed, Cleopatra became sole ruler of Egypt, with Caesar's help. They conceived a secret love child, but after his death, she took up with his...
Curated Video
U.S. touts diplomacy with Russia but prepared for 'aggression,' says Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is preparing for 'defence and deterrence' if Russia continues its aggression toward Ukraine.
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U.S. 'stands firmly' with Ukraine, says Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed warnings that military action by Russia against Ukraine would result in a 'swift, severe' response from the U.S. and its European allies after meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Scoot McNairy, stars of Sundance's 'Frank' talk music
One of the Sundance Film Festival's most quirky movies -- "Frank" -- features an indie band with a very strange leader.
The title character is played by Michael Fassbender but he wears a big papier mache mask over his head all the time....
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The upcoming film "Frank" features an indie band with a very strange leader: Michael Fassbender wearing a large papier-mache head. The film's stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Scoot McNairy say they long for more musical talent than they actully have. (Jan. 31)
One of the Sundance Film Festival's most quirky movies -- "Frank" -- features an indie band with a very strange leader.
The title character is played by Michael Fassbender but he wears a big papier mache mask over his head all the time....
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Harper Audio: Julius Caesar
Harper Audio excerpts from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" starring Sir Ralph Richardson and Anthony Quayle. Scroll down to get to Julius Caesar.