“the Tragedy of Julius Caesar”
Drama is driven by a character who wants something and who takes steps to get what they want. Drama is derived from a Greek word that means action. In “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” William Shakespeare uses Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Trebonius, Ligarius, Decvius and Cimber to create drama throughout the play. Throughout the beginning of the play these characters band together to plot a conspiracy to murder Julius Caesar due to their jealously of Caesar defeating the great Pompey. “Nor heaven, nor earth have been at piece tonight: Thrice hath Calphurnia in her sleep “Help, ho! They murder Caesar! Who’s within?” (“The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”, pg810) This quote from the play spoken by Julius Caesar exclaims how people were warning him about his tragic death before Caesar knew he would die. Drama can be created in various ways such as plays, movies, and even in life. Drama is what keeps the audience on their edge of their seats wondering what will happen next. Will they shoot each other? Will Caesar get revenge on Brutus and Cassius? The exposition of a story is usually found in the beginning. Exposition is the writing that explains, or gives information. (Handbook of Literary Terms, pg 998) In Act1 of “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” William Shakespeare uses exposition to give the setting and explain why the people are celebrating. “But indeed, sir, we make holiday to see Caesar and to rejoice in his triumph.” (“The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”, pg 777) This quote illustrated exposition because it explains how the citizens of Rome consider Caesar’s return to Rome a holiday because they are going to rejoice in his triumph of Pompey. After the exposition and before the climax comes the rising action. The rising action is what occurs leading up to the climax. The rising action of “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” can be found in Act 2 Scene 4 of the play. “How hard it is for women to keep counsel! Art thou here yet?” (“The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”, pg 816) This quote