Julius Caesar Study Questions

• What kind of political philosophy is reflected in the play?  Compare attitudes toward politics in this play to those we encountered in the history plays.
• What kind of character is Brutus?  Is he good or bad?
• What is the function of omens and dreams in the play?
• In what ways does Caesar continue to exercise influence over Rome even after he is dead?
• What is the role of the plebeians in the play?
• How does the theme of friendship develop in the play?
• Can you identify theatrical or metatheatrical elements in the play?