Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
First of Shakespeare’s plays that was required high school reading. The story line is very straight forward, however the characters are complex. Julius Caesar was within the title of a play dominated by Brutus. Always fun to find modern colloquialisms created by Shakespeare such as “it’s all Greek to me”. Would have given this three and a half stars if the option was available.
challenging
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Beware the Ides of March." (Yes, of course I deliberately paced it out to end on March 15.)
Hot take: this story isn't about Julius Caesar, he's just the Macguffin. The story is really about Brutus, his moral dilemmas, and the unintended consequences of vigilante regime change. Three and a half stars.
Hot take: this story isn't about Julius Caesar, he's just the Macguffin. The story is really about Brutus, his moral dilemmas, and the unintended consequences of vigilante regime change. Three and a half stars.
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You might think it’s boring but it’s so worth it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Murder
Every book I’ve read with my students turns into a 3 star, but I still think it’s one of Shakespeare’s better plays.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As minds move to tyranny, and the consequences of such, it makes sense to look back at a play where overthrowing those tyrants has its own consequences. Shakespeare has made quite a name for himself, and this play has the humor and the hamartia of his work. Again, it is topical this day in age.