Julius Caesar Lesson 3

I'm currently feeling rather brain-dead now, especially doing 2 reflections in a row. I have to admit, trying to recall everything in the lesson is quite exhausting. Despite that, I think it's quite fun toughly back on what we've done and recapped on the things we learnt in the last lesson.

Well, we did a lot of tagging in this lesson (and I mean a lot!). So firstly, we analyzed the text once again and we discussed more about the conversation between Brutus and Cassius. We managed to get a deeper understanding of how Cassius phrases his words to try to convince Brutus in joining his conspiracy. Once again, we looked through what Cassius said to Brutus and picked up on certain details. Caesar said, "Your hidden worthiness into your eye" to Brutus, which proves to us again that Cassius is attempting to use praise to get into Brutus' good books. Caesar also exclaimed, "immortal Caesar!", which shows that he sincerely dislikes Caesar and this comment was said with a sarcastic tone.

Cassius was also trying very hard to be on the same page as Brutus so it is easier to convince him. For example, when Brutus mentioned that he wanted the best for the people and honor is more important than death itself, Cassius immediately focused his main point of discussion on the fact that getting rid of Caesar is an honorable thing to do and is the best decision for the people. We also discussed that Cassius is manipulative and convincing, he tilts his story towards the views of Brutus in order to convince him to join the conspiracy. Another characteristic of Cassius is that he is very scheming and cunning (sharp, an opportunist, able to think on his feet) as he picks up on the little details that Brutus says, so as to formulate how to convince Brutus to join the conspiracy.

Cassius continues on with insulting Caesar and calling him a coward. He says things such as, "His coward lips did from their color fly" to insinuate that Caesar is actually a coward on the inside and does not even have the physical ability to withstand a simple fever.

"As a sick girl.—Ye gods, it doth amaze me,
A man of such a feeble temper"

Cassius Sadie the above paragraph to once again reemphasize his point about Caesar being a coward. Cassius then moves on by comparing Caesar and Brutus, and attempts to create discord between the two:

""Brutus" and "Caesar": what should be in that "Caesar"?
Why should that name be sounded more than yours?"

I also learned the 3 steps to analyze a text or a scene:
1. What is going on in the text/scene?
2. What are the themes, characters and relationships?
3. Identify the craft and symbols used in the text/scene

That's all I can actually remember from the third lesson! Oh, and here are my 5 words for this lesson!

1. Ides of March - 15th of March in Roman calendar, referring to the full moon
2. Opulent - wealthy, rich, or affluent
3. Postulate - to ask, demand, or claim; to assume without proof, or as self-evident; take for granted
4. Hubris - excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance
5. Obsequious - characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning
6. Servile - being in slavery; oppressed
7. Physical infirmity - a physical weakness or ailment; weak, lack of strength

Woah! That's 7 words :) Yay!!! That's all for this post!