Pop CultureWatch the 2 videos; both contain modern examples of allusions to Julius Caesar:

- “Lend me your ears.” (Robin Hood Men In Tights)
- “Call me Caesar.” (Jay Z: “Run This Town”)

1. What is an allusion?

2. Why do you think Julius Caesar is still such a popular thing to reference in today’s culture? Historical3. Watch video 3 and answer this question: What was Caesar’s greatest strength? Prediction4. Watch video 4. Based on this trailer, predict what you think will happen in the play Julius Caesar: The Plot5. Watch video 5 and summarize what happens in 3-4 sentences:

6. Watch video 6 and summarize what happens in 3-4 sentences:

7. Watch video 7 and summarize what happens in 3-4 sentences:

8. Watch video 8. How did you like this student’s interpretation of the play? Did it work well as a Mafia movie? Why or why not? Summarizing9. Watch video 9. Theo and Cockroach summarize the play nicely with their rap. How would summarize what you’ve learned so far about Julius Caesar (in 3-4 sentences):

10. What do you think the play Julius Caesar will have to do with the themes of honor, power, and ambition?