Parent Guide > Excerpts from "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar": Act III, Scenes I & II

by William Shakespeare 1599

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Excerpts from "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar": Act III, Scenes I & II" by William Shakespeare.

In this excerpt from Shakespeare's historical play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the titular Roman dictator faces death and betrayal on the Ides of March.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Revenge & Betrayal as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"What drives a person to betray?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this piece of drama at home:
    • What was "Excerpts from "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar": Act III, Scenes I & II" about?
    • What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
  • Watch Julius Caesar at home with your child.