Tag: Julius Caesar (play)

  • TDIH: Beware the Ides of March

    Teaching the play “Julius Caesar” is valuable for its historical, moral, and literary significance. Various engaging activities and online resources enhance learning.

  • TDIH: Beware the Ides of March

    Julius Caesar Myth vs Shakespeare Certainly, Julius Caesar was a prominent figure in ancient Roman history, and his life has been the subject of Shakespeare’s famous play “Julius Caesar.” In all my years as a educator, “Julius Caesar” is by far my favorit play to teach and discuss in class. To see some of my…

  • TDIH: Richard II was born

    I was watching “The Supremes” episode of West Wing recently and remembered how much I love this quote. This episode actually has two Shakespeare references. The other is a line from Julius Caesar that is quoted by a Senator in reference to his nephew. The “lean and hungry” line is one of my favorites from Shakespeare but is vastly…