Shmoop University
Shmoop: Julius Caesar Summary
A tongue-in-cheek summary of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar presented in text and video formats. [2:57]
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Cliffs Notes: Julius Caesar: Summary and Analysis Act V: Scene 1
A summary and analysis of the first scene in Act V of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Includes glossary. Click link at the bottom of the page to progress to summaries of subsequent scenes.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Julius Caesar
Full text from "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare.
British Library
British Library: Teaching Resources: Putting Julius Caesar in Context: A Summary of Sources
This summary of sources is a quick and easy way to explore the contexts for Julius Caesar - from early modern views on ghosts and tyrannicide to later readings of the play in light of fascist ideas. Included are ideas for activities and...
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: Julius Caesar: Analysis by Act and Scene
Breaks down the plot of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar into the introduction, rising action, the climax, the resolution, and the conclusion. Also describes how time and place are managed by Shakespeare.RL.9-10.5 text structure effects
Washington State University
Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act Iii
Summaries of each scene in Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act I
An introduction to the background of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and a summary of each of the three scenes in Act 1.
Yale University
Yale National Initiative:take a Stab at It: Exploring Character in Julius Caesar
This curriculum unit guides students in a deep investigation of the characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and in developing an appreciation of Shakespeare's talent for language and his insightful understanding of human...
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: Adjectives to Describe the Characters in Julius Caesar
Lists of descriptors for Julius Caesar, Brutus, Portia, Cassius, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Each adjective is accompanied by references to quotes or examples in the play.
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: Julius Caesar: Act Ii, Scene Ii
The text of Act II Scene ii of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is presented accompanied by questions for students. Includes explanatory notes and some background information.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Julius Caesar: Character List
Descriptions of major and minor characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, with links to more in-depth analyses of Brutus, Caesar, and Antony, as well as a short quiz.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act V
Summaries of each scene in Act V of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Other
Travis Unified School District: Figurative Language Terms in Julius Caesar [Pdf]
A one-page chart listing figurative language terms used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, along with definitions and examples.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act Ii
Summaries of each scene in Act II of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Other
Julius Caesar: Literary Devices
Provides examples of how literary devices are used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Looks at irony, motifs, themes, symbols, and how language is used.
Other
Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]
For this lesson unit, students investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, A Sport of Nature...
University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: Julius Caesar
Some summary and analysis of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Julius Caesar" provided by the University of Victoria. It discusses a variety of aspects of the play including Stoics and Epicureans, "Julius Caesar" in Shakespeare's London,...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare Julius Caesar
At this website, read the full text of "Julius Caesar." This Shakespearean tragedy is organized by scene.
Other
York County School of Technology: Julius Caesar Act Iv
A set of questions for students to analyze Act 4 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Students will recall information and events, interpret characters and their interactions, and extend their understanding of the play.
Other
Prezi: Julius Caesar Character Traits and Motivations
A slideshow looking at the character traits and motivations of Brutus, Julius Caesar, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters
Other
Julius Caesar Act v Reading Skill Activity
In this downloadable worksheet, students are asked to compare and contrast Brutus and Cassius and how they respond in different situations in each of the five acts of The Tragedy of Julius Cesar.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare's great tragedies is analysed in detail in this fascinating site.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Tragedies
From Hamlet's melancholy to Juliet's eloquence; and from Othello's misunderstanding to Doctor Faustus's damnation, discover the richness of Shakespearean and Renaissance tragedies.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: William Shakespeare
Here find links to the full texts of William Shakespeare's plays as well as study guides. (Note: Some of the links may no longer work.)