AllusionsStefanie S. ; Savannah A. ;

Darien K. ; Heather W. ; Chris S. ; Jonathan P. ; Mary G. ;

Nathan W. ; Allie M. ; Ilana H. ; Courtney M. ; Conner B.

March 27, 2012

Quote…

“Does it ever seem to you that these boys aren’t children? I look at what they do, the way they talk,

and they don’t seem like little kids.”“They’re the most brilliant children in the world,

each in his own way.”“But shouldn’t they still act like children?” “They aren’t normal. They act like history.

Napolean and Wellington. Caeser and Brutus.”

What is allusion?

• Allusion is a figure of speech that makes a reference to, or

representation of, people, places, events, literary work, myths, or works of art, either

directly or by implication.

Historical Figures…

• Julius Caeser •Marcus Brutus

Who were Caeser and Brutus? Marcus Junius

Brutus• Governor of Gaul;

Jurist; Military commander

• Born: Early June 85 BC

• Died: October 42 BC• From: Rome, Italy

Julius Caeser• General and

Statesman• Born: July 100 BC• Died: March 15 BC• From Rome, Italy

What did they do?Julius Caeser

• Caesar was the dictator of the Roman republic.

• 75 BC - Caesar was elected military tribune

• 52 BC - took over Gaul

Marcus Brutus• Senator• He assassinated Julius

Caesar. • Brutus may have been

the Quintus Caepio who had been engaged to Julia, daughter of Julius Caesar, until Caesar broke the engagement a few days before the marriage in 59 B.C. in order to give her to Pompey.

Greatest achievements…Caeser

• Caesar is known to have never lost ever a single war.

• The Roman invasion of Britain in 55 B.C. was also one of the major achievements of Julius Caesar.

• He authored several comprehensive journals, providing all the details of his military campaigns, in volumes named as Commentaries He was given the title of Flamen Dialis and was chosen to be the high priest of Jupiter.

• He was the one who determined the calendar and suggested the science behind it He was one of the most important political and military leaders in the history of Rome. It was his efforts and determination that led to the eventual transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire He expanded Rome's control over even larger areas of ancient Europe. He would also win the distinction of being the first Roman to invade Britain

Brutus• He killed Julius Caesar• Governor of Crete

Their relationship…Caeser and Brutus

• Marcus Brutus, a servant and close friend to Caesar, has a strong relationship with Caesar but a stronger relationship with Rome and its people. Brutus is very close to Caesar.

•  In Roman times, the only way for someone to get close to a person of high rank is if  he/she is close to him/her. In many points of the play, Brutus was talking and next to Caesar. Brutus also loves Caesar but fears his power.

• In the early acts of the play, Brutus says to Cassius, "What means this shouting? I do fear the people do choose Caesar for their king...yet I love him well."

Importance as war figures…

Brutus• One of the last

defenders of the republic.

• Served as a military commander in Cilicia and Macedonia.  

Caeser• While commanding an

army of 50,000 loyal men, Ceaser conquered much land for the Roman Empire

•                                          He was the first commander to attempt to invade England 

•                                            From 48 B.C. on he used his loyal troops to kill political rivals

Interesting details…Caeser

• Joined Roman army in 81 B.C.

•                                          Was seen as a cruel man by many because of his ruthless attempts to expand his power

•                                             Was born into a wealthy family 

•                                             Was well educated and good at sports  

Brutus• Held his uncle high in

gaurd• His father was killed by

Pompey the Great                                             

In comparison to Ender’s Game…

• These two historical figures are very similar to Andrew Wiggin. All three of them are very independent, and not afraid to defend themselves in a dangerous situation.

Questions

•Did Caeser and Brutus have a good relationship?•When did Caeser and Brutus die?•Where were they from?

CreditCaeser

• Slide 1-4: Stefanie S

• Slide 5: Nathan W

• Slide 6: Nathan W

• Slide 7: Ilana H• Slide 8: Courtney

M• Slide 9: Connor B• Slide 10: Conner

B• Slide 11-14: Mary

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Brutus• Slide 1-4: Stefanie

S• Slide 5: Savannah

A• Slide 6: Darian K• Slide 7: Heather W• Slide 8: Courtney

M• Slide 9: Jonathan

P• Slide 10: Chris S• Slide 11-14: Mary

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Video…• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkJN4avrbAY