Julius Caesar | Prose 6 | English 8th | Tulip Series | (Tales form Shakespeare by Charles & Mary Lamb)

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Julius Caesar | Prose 6 | English 8th | Tulip Series | (Tales form Shakespeare by Charles & Mary Lamb)

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Q1. Why did certain party of Romans wish to kill Julius Caesar?

Ans. Julius Caesar was a great Roman soldier and leader.  Since he was bold and brave also, so certain parties suspected that he might be offered the crown of the king, which they did wish to be made as king. So they made a plan to kill him.

Q2. Why did Calpurnia beg Caesar not to go to the Capitol?

Ans. Calpurnia, the wife of Caesar, did not want Caesar to go to the Capitol, because she had had a most frightening dream, in which Caesar’s statue, which stood in the marketplace, had poured forth blood, and the Roman people came smiling to wash their hands in it. In another dream, someone saw a lion in the marketplace and graves opened and gave up their dead. There was the noise of the battle in the air and cries of men and horses in pain. She explained to him that these terrible things were warnings and that anything could happen.

Q3. What two reasons did Anthony give to show that Caesar was not ambitious?

Ans. At Caesar’s funeral, Mark Anthony gives two reasons to the Roman people to prove that Caesar was not ambitious. First, Caesar was always kind and generous to the poor and always felt great love and pity for them.

Second, he was three times offered kingly crown at the games, and all-time he refused.

This shows that he was not ambitious.

Q4. Why was Brutus’ decision to march from Sardis to Philippi wrong?

Ans. Brutus’s decision to march from Sardis to Philippi was wrong because Octavius and Anthony had the advantage of a good defensive position as well as a fresh and rested army.

Q5. Why has Brutus been called ‘the noblest Roman of them all’?

Ans. Brutus was ‘the noblest Roman of them all’ because he was the only one with honest thoughts for the good of the people. He was a brave and honourable man. He did not act in the envy of the people.

LANGUAGE WORK

1. Match the words on the left with the words on the right to form common collocations.

Ans.

1. Work ………………. Important

2. Wide ……………….. Open

3. Well ………………... Aware

4. Great ……………….. Success

5. Vitally ……………… Ethic

GRAMMAR WORK

Ans.

1. God made the country (coordinate clause) Man made the town (coordinate clause). (Compound Sentence)

2. He tried hard (coordinate clause) He did not succeed (coordinate clause). (Compound Sentence)

3. I am the child of the ocean (coordinate clause) This is my lot (Coordinate clause). (Compound Sentence)

4. He tames animals (coordinate clause) Because he is fond of them (subordinate clause). Complex Sentence)

5. We were soon friends (coordinate clause) Though I had not seen Nora she was a small baby (subordinate clause). (Complex Sentence)

6. About half of humanity relies on the freshwater (coordinate clause) That accumulates in the Himalayas (subordinate clause). (Complex Sentence)

7. These things are beyond all understanding (coordinate clause) I do fear them (coordinate clause). (Compound Sentence)

8. When the sun shines immediately after rainfall (subordinate clause) It looks very pleasant (coordinate clause). (Complex Sentence)

9. Unless Rustum is killed (subordinate clause) Our armies can never hope to see victory (coordinate clause). (Complex Sentence)

10. He was so poor (subordinate clause) He and his wife had to remain hungry for days together (coordinate clause). (Complex Sentence)

Let’s Talk

Ceaser’s being over-ambitious led him to pay the cost with his life, although he was a great man. Form groups and discuss the merits and demerits of being over-ambitious.

Answer:

Speech: The Merits and Demerits of Being Over-Ambitious

Good morning, everyone,

Today, I would like to share my thoughts on the topic: “The Merits and Demerits of Being Over-Ambitious.”

Ambition is a powerful force that drives people to achieve success. History shows us many great personalities like Julius Caesar, whose ambition made them remarkable. However, when ambition crosses limit and becomes over-ambition, it can bring both good and bad results.

Merits of Being Over-Ambitious:
Firstly, over-ambitious individuals have strong motivation and drive. They aim higher than others, which often leads them to great achievements. Their determination inspires people around them, and they often become leaders in their field. Moreover, such people constantly grow, learn, and improve themselves.

Demerits of Being Over-Ambitious:
On the other hand, over-ambition comes with risks. It can lead to failure, disappointment, or even unethical choices just to achieve goals. Over-ambitious people may ignore family, friends, and their health. They might become arrogant or isolated, as seen in Julius Caesar’s story—his over-ambition eventually led to his downfall.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, ambition is necessary for progress, but it should always be balanced with wisdom, kindness, and self-control. Over-ambition without limits can lead to problems instead of success. As the saying goes, “Too much of anything is bad.”

Thank you!

 

Let’s Write

"Greed is curse." Substantiate this statement in the light of the lesson "Julius Caeser".

Answer:

"Greed is a Curse" — Substantiation in the Light of the Lesson Julius Caesar

The statement “Greed is a curse” holds true when we observe the events in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.

In the story, Julius Caesar was a brave and successful leader, respected by the people of Rome. However, some conspirators, especially Cassius, were driven by personal greed and jealousy. They feared that Caesar might become too powerful and turn into a dictator. But in reality, their actions were guided more by selfish interests than by true concern for Rome’s welfare.

Their greed for power led them to plot against Caesar. Even Brutus, who was otherwise noble, was influenced by these conspirators and ended up joining the conspiracy. The result of their greed was tragic: Caesar was murdered, but instead of bringing peace, Rome fell into chaos, civil war broke out, and many lives were lost.

Thus, greed not only destroyed Caesar but also harmed the very people who allowed their desires to control their actions. The conspirators paid for their greed with their own downfall.

Conclusion:
The play teaches us that greed can blind a person’s sense of right and wrong. It becomes a curse, not just for the person driven by it, but for everyone around them.