Monday, August 4:Modern Tragedy

Readings: An introduction to Plutarch's Parallel Lives; Plutarch, Selection from Life of Caesar (all in Handout); Shakespeare, Julius Caesar;

Presentation: Cleopatra (Kate and Lauren)

DUE: Peer Review of Paper [Peer Review Form]

Resources for the Study of Plutarch:

• An introduction to Plutarch's Parallel Lives

Resources for the Study of Shakespeare

• Brief biography of Julius Caesar
• Complete text of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
• Complete text of Plutarch's Life of Caesar
• Caesar is assassinated in the portico to Pompey's Theater. Here's a excellent site featuring plans of the ancient theater and modern photographs of the site.
• A discussion of Shakespeare's "Classical" Plays
• Outline of the "3 Unities" that defined Renaissance theater
• Classical Sources for Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
• Shakespeare Illustrated explores 19th century paintings, criticism, and productions.
• Information about Mankiewicz's film version of Julius Caesar