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प्रश्न
Caesar shall forth; the things that threaten'd me
Ne'er look'd on my back; when they shall see
The face of Caesar, they are vanished.
(a) Where is Caesar planning to go ?
(b) What are the 'things' that threaten him ?
(c) What does the word 'vanished' mean ?
उत्तर
a) Caesar is planning to go to the senate at the Capitol.
b) The ‘things’ refers to his enemies.
c) The word ‘vanished’ means the act of disappearing.
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Activity
Stage a press conference that takes place shortly after Caesar's death. The "reporters" should have their questions written down ahead of time to ask the students who play the roles of Brutus, Antony and Cassius.These questions should focus on the key events in the play, as well as the characters' intentions.
Read the given excerpt and answer the questions briefly.
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ANTONY: If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. |
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