School Reading book 2

Title: Julius Caesar

Author: William Shakespeare

Pages: 95

A.R. Points: 4

Date Finished: September 08, 2009

Publication: 1599?

Genre: Tragic play

Grade: 99/100

Favorite Characters
1. Caius Cassius
2. Marcus Brutus

Favorite quotes:
1.1. Et tu, Brute? [Act III line 84]
2.These growing feathers plucked from Ceaser's wing will make him fly an ordinary pitch, who else would soar above the view of men and keep us all in servile fearfulness. [Act 1]
3.For the eye sees not itself but by reflection, by some other things.
4.This day I breathed first. Time is come around, and where I did begin, there shall I end. My life is run his compass. [Act V. ]

Other books by author:
1. Othello
2. Midnight Summer's Dream

Plot:
In this striking tragedy of political conflict, Shakespeare turns to the ancient Roman world and to the famous assassination of Julius Caesar by his republican opponents.

Reading Response Questions:

1. What character do you like least? Why?-I think that Ceaser was my least favorite, because I think Shakespeare sort of portrayed him as an imbecile and kind of a pansy who should have listened to those who warned him of his death.
2.How have you changed after reading this book?
-I have learned that the people you believe to be your friends could very well be the ones who murder you viciously.
3.What makes you wonder in this book?
-How someone who you believe to be your confidant could be so vile and kill you.

My Response: I loved this play! My favorite character is that of Caius Cassius, the main "bad guy" of the story. The only gripe I have of this story is that maybe Shakespeare should have included more of Ceasar, hello the name of the story! I give the book a 99/100.