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Question
How did nature foretell Caesar’s death?
Solution 1
Nature foretold Caesar’s death by showing some bad omens such as thunder and lightning at the backdrop, while Caesar’s wife cried out in her sleep thrice saying, “Help ho! They murder Caesar!” The missing heart of the animal used for the sacrifice by the priests was a second omen.
Solution 2
Nature foretold Caesar’s death by showing some bad omens. There was thunder and lightning at the backdrop while Caesar’s wife cried out in her sleep thrice saying “Help ho! They murder Caesar!” She had seen blood pouring from Caesar's statue and many Romans bathing their hands in it. There were also many other fearful dreams. Another bad omen was that when the priests searched the entrails of an animal for sacrifice as asked by Caesar, they found the heart missing.
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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.
