Shakespeare's Julius Caesar - Swan Edition

Changes in the natural world that defy normal expectations, symbolized by the stormy night, reflecting a broader shift in societal order.

Influence or power exerted by a superior force.

A statement that the natural world reflects broader societal upheaval, particularly when it deviates from expected norms.

A person or state that abuses power, violating moral and legal boundaries.

The innate drive to resist oppression and free oneself from unjust constraints.

A person who embodies the qualities of a tyrant, represented by Caesar's growing power and ambition.

A Roman's duty to fight for personal freedom and oppose tyranny, even at the cost of personal sacrifice.

A sense of helplessness and lack of agency, like the Romans who have lost their independence and are controlled by Caesar.

A type of poetry characterized by five feet, each with two syllables and the accent on the second syllable.

Variations in the rhythm of blank verse achieved by changing the accent, adding syllables, employing unaccented syllables, slurring syllables, lengthening syllables, or using short lines.

The repetition of regular lines in blank verse can create a monotonous rhythm.

A rhythmic pattern in blank verse where the accent is moved from the second to the first syllable.

A rhythmic pattern in blank verse achieved by adding an extra syllable to a line.

A rhythmic pattern in blank verse achieved by introducing unaccented syllables, creating a more relaxed rhythm.

A rhythmic pattern in blank verse achieved by merging two syllables into one in pronunciation, creating a faster rhythm.

A rhythmic pattern in blank verse achieved by extending a syllable to create a longer beat, often used for emphasis.

The use of two negatives to emphasize a point, common in Elizabethan English. Shakespeare uses this for greater dramatic impact.

Using two comparative or superlative words together for emphasis. Shakespeare uses this for powerful expressions.

Shakespeare often uses "his" instead of "its" to refer to inanimate objects, a common practice in Elizabethan English.

Shakespeare's use of pronoun "his" to refer to a person, even if the person's gender is unknown. Reflects the ambiguity of pronouns in the time.

Shakespeare utilizes grammatical constructions that are not widely accepted in modern times. These reflect the informal language of his era.

Shakespeare's characters often make grammatical errors, which can be attributed to his era. It reflects how people talked naturally.

Shakespeare's use of verse in the play, with a distinct rhythmic pattern that breaks it into lines and stanzas

A system of verses based on the length of vowels in syllables. Although common in classical languages, it is alien to English.